Jehovah's Plagues on Christendom - Conclusion of Christendom's Waters Revealed to be Wormwood

Conclusion of Christendom's Waters Revealed to be Wormwood


Beliefs and Attitudes of Christendom

Infants should be baptized:  From the very beginning the Church has administered the Sacrament of Baptism to infants. Not only was this practice considered lawful, but it was also taught to be absolutely necessary for salvation." (New Catholic Encyclopedia, 1967 edition)

What the Bible Really Says

Baptism is for those who have been made disciples and taught to obey Jesus' commandments. to qualify for baptism, a person must understand God's Word and exercise faith.  (Matthew 28:19,20; Luke 3:21-23; Acts 8:35, 36) 

Beliefs and Attitudes of Christendom

Most churches are divided into a laity class and a clergy class, which ministers to the laity.  The clergy are usually given a salary in exchange for their ministry and are exalted over the laity by titles such as "Reverend," "Father,"  or "His Eminence."

What the Bible Really Says:

All first-century Christians were ministers and shared in the preaching the good news.  (Acts2:17, 18; Romans 10:10-13; 16:1) A Christian should "give  free," not for a salary.  (Matthew 10:7, 8) Jesus strictly forbade the use of religion titles. (Matthew 6:2; 23:2-12; 1 Peter 5:1-3)  Jesus was not paid and he is more exalted than we are.

Beliefs and Attitudes of Christendom

Images, Icons, and crosses are used in worship: "The images . . .of Christ, of the Virgin Mother of God, and of the other saints, are to be . ..kept in churches and due reverence and honor to be paid to them." (Declaration of the council of Trent [1545-63]

What the Bible Really Says

Christians must flee from every sort of idolatry, including so-called relative worship.  (Exodus 20:4, 5; 1 Corinthians 10:14; 1 John 5:21)  They worship God not by sight but with spirit and truth. (John 4:23, 24; 2 Corinthians 5:7)  Idolatry is against God's Commandments and Statutes

Beliefs and Attitudes of Christendom

Church members are taught that God's purposes will be accomplished through Politics. The late Cardinal Spellman stated: "There is only one road to peace . . ., the highroad of democracy." News items report religion's involvement in the world's politics (even in insurrections ) and her support of the UN as "the last hope of concord and peace.

What the Bible Really Says

Jesus preached God's Kingdom, not some political system, as the hope for mankind.  (Matthew 4:23; 6:9, 10)  He refused to get involved  in politics. (1 John 6:14, 15) His Kingdom was no part of this world; hence, his followers were to be no part of the world.  (John 18:36; 17:16) James warned against friendship with the world. (James 4:4) 

Next time: Jehovah's Plagues on Christendom - A Flying Eagle

From the Book of Revelation