Are Roman Catholics Christians?

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Basic Beliefs:

• It's beginning goes to when Jesus told Peter, "upon this rock will I build my church." They believe Peter was that rock and therefore the first Pope.

• They claim that the structure of the Roman Catholic Church is based upon the early church.

• They claim that the Bible is their final authority, but in practice it is Papal infallibility.

• They added the Apocrypha to the Bible which is where most of their doctrine comes from.

• They claim that the Bible should be interpreted based upon church tradition.

• When the Pope speaks from his chair it is infallible "Scripture", regardless if it contradicts Scripture.

Jesus:

• They acknowledge that Jesus is the Son of God, but their view is off.

• To the Catholic the sacrifice of Jesus is insufficient. Salvation can only come throught the church.

• Jesus is not their mediator, the priest is, as he is the one who forgives them of their sins.

• They rarely if ever pray to Jesus, but to saints, other people, and Mary.

• They repeat the death of Christ through transubstantiation, the bread and wine become the literal body and blood of Christ.

Salvation:

They have 7 sacraments that provide salvation:

1. baptism
2. confirmation
3. penance
4. eucharist
5. holy orders
6. matrimony
7. and annointing the sick.

• Each time they observe the Eucharist it brings a piece of salvation.

• Salvation is available because of Christ, but can only be obtained by works.

Witness Focus:

• Ask them how a person gets to heaven.

• Show them that we can never be good enough on our own. It is by grace, through faith, NOT OF WORKS. (Ephesians 2:8-9)