1. A STUDY OF THE ORIGINS AND BELIEFS OF THE MAJOR DENOMINATIONS The Catholic Church

2. The church during the first century. Warnings of the falling away. After the last apostle died. The first Pope. Introduction and History

3. The Catholic Church Pope – Universal Bishop Cardinals – electors of the Pope Bishop – overseer of more than one church in a region Priest – serves to pastor a local church Deacon – originally men who were training to be a priest. Hierarchy in the Catholic Church

4. The Catholic Church The Bible Tradition and Apocryphal writings Only the Catholic Church can interpret Scriptures What does the Bible Say? II Tim 3:15-17Matt 15:8-9Eph 3:4 Catholic Teachings Concerning:

5. The Catholic Church Peter Founded the church & is built on him Was the first pope What does the Bible Say? Matt 16:13-16Col 1:18 Eph 5:23 I Pet 2:4-6I Pet 5:1 Matt 8:14 Catholic Teachings Concerning:

6. The Catholic Church The Pope is the Vicar of Christ is infallible should live an unmarried life What does the Bible Say? The office is not mentioned at all. Luke 22:24 Gal 2:11-14I John 1:8 Mark 1:30I Cor 7:8-9 Catholic Teachings Concerning:

7. The Catholic Church The Priesthood minister of the highest acts of worship and can remit sins should live celibate lives What does the Bible Say? I Pet 2:9Mark 2:6-10I John 1:9; 2:1 Fulfillment of I Tim 4:1-3 Catholic Teachings Concerning:

8. The Catholic Church The Purgatory Latin “purgare” to make clean, to purify Place of temporary punishment for those who are not free from venial faults or have not paid for their transgressions. What does the Bible Say? Matt 25:46Luke 16:19-31 Catholic Teachings Concerning:

9. The Catholic Church Baptism It can be immersion or sprinkling. What does the Bible Say? Acts 8:36-38Rom 6:3-4Acts 8:37 Catholic Teachings Concerning:

10. The Catholic Church Penance The actions of the penitent presenting themselves to a priest to accuse himself of sin and the priest absolving him of the sin. What does the Bible Say? Mark 2:6-10James 5:16Acts 8:22 Catholic Teachings Concerning:

11. The Catholic Church Holy Eucharist The bread and wine become the actual body and blood of Christ What does the Bible Say? I Cor 11:24-25John 15:1; 10:9 Acts 20:7I Cor 11:28 Catholic Teachings Concerning:

12. The Catholic Church In 788 AD they formally adopted the “Adoration of Mary”. From this they have developed the “Hail Mary” prayer that they pray to her. In 998 AD they instituted fasting, eating only fish meat on Friday, the observance of Lent and Good Friday. In 1090 AD the Rosary was introduced. Two little girls claimed they saw a vision of Mary who gave them a Rosary and instructions on how to use it to pray. Between the 10th and 12th centuries, mechanical instruments of music were introduced into the Roman Catholic Church. In 1160 AD they began “canonization” of “Saints”. In 1311 AD they substituted sprinkling for immersion and called it baptism. In 1414 AD they deprived the “laity” of drinking the cup when observing the Lord’s Supper. Misc. Catholic Teachings:

13. A STUDY OF THE ORIGINS AND BELIEFS OF THE MAJOR DENOMINATIONS Next week’s Lesson: The Lutheran Church