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Peter was not a "Pope". Geisler argues, "Your argument is only as strong as your weakest link..." [7 Mar 2011, Bob Dutko Radio Program] Roman Catholics get it wrong about Peter and it goes down hill from there (see: traditions [not one teaching listed is biblical]) .

Recommended Reading:

Is Rome the True Church?: A Consideration of the Roman Catholic Claim by Norman L. Geisler

Response to comment [from a Catholic]:  "The book's co-author recently became a Catholic..."

Red Herring.

The book answers the question in detail. Geisler did his homework.

"You'd no doubt like it to be..."

This is beside the point (also called irrelevant conclusion).

"It's own co-author found its anti-Catholic arguments ultimately uncompelling."

Red Herring.

"Already answered, and refuted..."

Strawman

Response to comment [from a Christian]: "...[C]ruciform has the [a]rrogance and [a]udacity to even think that his Perverted Church has the approval of Jesus..."

Roman Catholics teach: a false Jesus (1 Ki 8:27), a false gospel (Mt 15:9, Ga 1:6-8) and a false way of salvation (Jude 11).

Understand the spirit of antichrist (1 Jn 4:2-6).

See:

The Jesus test, the gospel test, and the fruit test

We need to share the truth with Catholics.

[Making Christ's Last Command Our First Concern Proclaiming the Gospel Ministries] "The last command of our Lord Jesus Christ is known by many, but understood and obeyed by very few. Matthew records Christ's last command at the end of his Gospel when Jesus commissioned His disciples with these words: "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age" (Mat. 28:19-20). The Great Commission was a command for all disciples of Jesus Christ to become disciple-makers. Members of the early church produced many disciples by faithfully proclaiming the Lord's Gospel (Acts 14:21). Members of the twenty-first century church can make Christ's last command their first concern when they understand and apply four key characteristics of a true disciple that are given in Matthew 28:16-20..." Full text: Making Christ's Last Command Our First Concern

"I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth (Ro 1:16)."

Response to comment [from a Catholic]: "...Why are you trying to revive a thread that hasn't been posted on in nearly a year, and upon which anything you might claim about the Catholic faith has already been refuted...?"

Non causae ut causae (claiming victory despite defeat)

Didn't you recently encourage us to think twice? Is thinking allowed in your church? Mt 22:37. Plans and programs do not save (Ga 1:6-8). Jesus saves (Isa 63:9; Eph 5:23). Jesus alone saves (Isa 45:21,22; 59:16; Ac 4:12).

[Devotion to Christ Proclaiming the Gospel Minsitries]: "At the end of His earthly ministry, Christ asked His disciples to meet Him on an appointed mountain near Galilee. When the disciples arrived there to be commissioned by the Son of God, the very first thing they did was worship Him (Mat. 28:17). This is the reverent attitude of every true disciple. When the Son of God is not truly worshipped He cannot be truly served. Our worship is most meaningful and our devotion is most reverent when we are continuously seeking ways to glorify our Savior. One of the most consistent ways we can do this is by making His glorious Gospel known throughout our circle of influence. As God's grace is spread to more and more people, it will cause thanksgiving "to abound to the glory of God." (2 Cor. 4:15). The great evangelist of the first century was so devoted to Christ that he could say with absolute sincerity "to live is Christ, and to die is gain" (Phil 1:21). Since Christ has redeemed every Christian from the slave market of sin, they should be completely devoted to their merciful Redeemer. "You have been bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body" (1 Cor. 6:20)..."Repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem (Luke 22:47)..." Full text: Devotion to Christ  

Submit to Christ not false teachers (Mt 15:9).

[Submission to Christ Proclaiming the Gospel Ministries]: "The second characteristic of a true disciple is an attitude of unconditional submission to our Master. Before Jesus gave His last command, He established His divine right to give it: "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth" (Mat. 28:18). Submission to the absolute sovereign authority of the King of kings is not a disciple's option, but a solemn obligation and a royal privilege..." Full text: Submission to Christ

"Post #156..."

Be obedient to Christ not an apostate church (Rev. 3:14–22).

[Obedience to Christ Proclaiming the Gospel Ministries]: "A heartfelt desire to obey the One who gave His life as a substitute for sinners is another mark of a true disciple. Obedience to Christ will be motivated by our passionate love for Him. Jesus said, "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments" (John 14:15). The deeper our love is for the Savior, the greater will be our desire to please Him in obedience. Our "love of Christ controls us... they who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf" (2 Cor. 5:14-15). A disciple of Christ will follow Him in obedience while abiding in His word (John 8:31-32). The proof of a true disciple lies in what he does for his Lord and Master.

Obeying the Great Commission is very Adam and Eve: "Be fruitful and multiply" (Gen. 1:28). In a similar way, all Christians are called to be fruitful and multiply. Those who really understand the Gospel will sow the seeds of God's imperishable Word and bear fruit, some a hundredfold, some sixty, and some thirty (Mat. 13:23). In doing so, disciples will reproduce new disciples, teaching them to observe all that Jesus commanded. By God's grace, these new disciples will become obedient from the heart to the Lord's teaching (Rom. 6:17).

Christians must be warned that those who do not bear fruit are not true disciples of Christ. Jesus said, "By this is My Father glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples" (John 15:8). Our Lord, who is the True Vine, chose us for the purpose of bearing fruit (John 15:16). According to a parable Jesus gave, trees that do not bear fruit are useless and should be cut down (Luke 13:7). May this sober warning cause us all to make Christ's last command our first concern. Let us all live for what will last for all eternity rather than what is temporal and will be burnt up in the end..." Full text: Obedience to Christ

[Practical Applications Proclaiming the Gospel Ministries]: "There are many creative ways we can be faithful to the great commission. Just as the moon always reflects the brilliant light of the sun, every Christian should always reflect the glorious light of the Son. Since we know that people are born again by the imperishable seed, which is the living and abiding word of God, we must sow these seeds wherever we go (1 Pet. 1:23). As we sow seeds, we pray that they will find fertile soil, take root and begin to grow into new disciples for our Lord Jesus Christ[:] ...Distribute Gospel tracts, Invite people to watch a Gospel video, Invite people to your church or Bible study, Host an evangelistic dinner, Go on short-term mission trips, Engage solicitors with the Gospel, Develop a life-style of evangelism...May our love and devotion to Christ be manifested by bringing glory to His holy name through the proclamation of His awe-inspiring Gospel. The fruit of our labor will result in memorials to His grace throughout all eternity. The majesty of grace in salvation brings honor to the Father who initiates it, glory to the Son who accomplishes it and esteem to the Holy Spirit who effects it. Let us all magnify the Lord Jesus Christ by making His last command our very first concern!" Full text: Practical Applications

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