Catholics are taught the Pope is infallible and only he and the church leadership can properly interpret God’s Word. The catechism gives the Pope’s interpretations precedence over God’s Word even when Scripture is abundantly clear. As God’s appointed Vicar of Christ the church contends the Pope knows the mind of God. That would make the Pope a prophet although he doesn’t claim the title. Since all Popes lead the Catholic church in teaching obviously false doctrines to its members that would make every Pope a false prophet. During the end time tribulation described in the book of Revelation a false prophet will rise up to help the antichrist. Is it possible the Catholic Pope could be the false prophet of Revelation? It’s something we need to consider.
2 Timothy 2:15 – Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
1 John 2:26-27 – These things I have written to you concerning those who try to deceive you. But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you ; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him.
The Catholic church is determined to interpret the Scriptures for its members because they’re afraid the faithful might actually think for themselves and discover that Catholic doctrines are contrary to God’s Word. The Bible makes it very clear that believers are to study God’s Word themselves and it’s the Holy Spirit that will teach us the things of God. We don’t need anyone controlling us and telling us what to think, what to believe. Do you really believe that one billion non-Catholic Christians (Protestants) are groping in spiritual darkness needing the Catholic church to interpret the Bible for them? Will you believe God or man?
John 16:13-14 – (Jesus speaking) – However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on his own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of Mine and declare it to you.
1 Corinthians 2:12-13 – Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God. These things we also speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
Psalm 119:97-99 – Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. You, through Your commandments, make me wiser than my enemies; for they are ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.
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