BibleThinker Unbiblical stuff the Catholic Church teaches: Mary, Indulgences, Eucharist, Priests, 7 Sacraments
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Sep 1, 2015 Delve into the unbiblical traditions of Catholicism, like indulgences and purgatory, and discover how they deviate from scripture. Explore the role of sacraments as grace-earning acts, contrasting that with the necessity of personal faith in baptism. Examine the implications of evolving doctrines under recent Popes and the theological rift between Catholic and Evangelical beliefs concerning Mary, saints, and salvation. Challenge the reliance on rituals while emphasizing a personal relationship with Jesus for spiritual growth.
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Baptism: Symbol After Faith, Not Saving Ritual
- Winger contrasts Catholic infant baptism (removes original sin) with New Testament believer's baptism.
- He uses Acts 8 and Acts 10 to argue baptism follows faith, not the reverse.
Confession Runs Through A Priestly Treasury
- Penance/confession requires confession to a priest, contrition, and assigned works to receive forgiveness.
- Winger describes the Catholic 'Treasury of Merit' as the claimed source priests apply to forgive sins.
Eucharist Elevated To Repeated Sacrifice
- Winger explains transubstantiation: Catholics claim bread and wine become Christ's actual body and blood by a priestly ritual.
- He says this elevates Mass as a continual sacrificial mechanism needing repetition.