All the way back in late 2015 the current Pope Francis came riding into Washington DC in a little black fiat. Did you happen to notice the Vatican Flag on the Pope’s little black Fiat as he rode around Washington D.C? That Vatican flag has the Vatican “coat of arms” plastered on it for all to see, and they want people to know that they are the ONE and ONLY true church in the entire world. It sounds incredible does it not? The Papal Flag is usually seen on the various vehicles that transport the Pope, and it was seen on the little black Fiat car that Pope Francis rode around town in.
In that Vatican “coat of arms” you will find two keys crossed together, and they represent what they believe are the “keys” which were handed down to Peter. You will also notice what is known as the Papal tiara in that “coat of arms” and that is also called the “triple crown” because of it’s three tiers. The Papal Tiara was an actual crown, that was previously worn by many Popes, including Pope John XXIII.
The person whom the Roman Catholic church declares to be the “Vicar of Christ on Earth” visited the United States of America in September 2015. I just happened to catch a livevideo of the Pope’s arrival at the airport, and the screaming reminded me of the reception that the Beatles got when they arrived at Kennedy Airport in New York City. There was a military entourage there to greet the Pope, and many young school children were in a fenced off area nearby. It reminded me of the time when Pope Paul VI came to visit the USA in 1965, and I went with my Catholic grammar school class to Kennedy Airport to await his arrival. I can remember seeing the Pope ride by in his bubble back limousine, and the whole thing lasted no more than a few seconds.
The Papal Tiara or “Triple Crown”
The words that were used when popes were crowned were:
Accipe tiaram tribus coronis ornatam, et scias te esse patrem principum et regum, rectorem orbis in terra vicarium Salvatoris nostri Jesu Christi, cui est honor et gloria in saecula saeculorum
(“Receive the tiara adorned with three crowns and know that thou art father of princes and kings, ruler of the world, vicar on earth of our Saviour Jesus Christ, to whom is honour and glory for ever and ever”). (Wikipedia, Papal Tiara)
Did you read that? The Papal Tiara which was a crown that most Pope’s wore upon their heads has some real symbolism to it. It does not matter if the present pope does not wear that crown, because the symbolism of the Vatican has NEVER changed at all.
They still teach and believe those things which the Papal Tiara regarding the “Supreme Pontiff” or Pope.
1] Thou art father of princes and kings,
2] Ruler of the world,
3] Vicar on earth of our Saviour Jesus Christ,
Folks it has always been the desire of the church of Rome to rule the earth, with both Temporal and Spiritual power. So, take a good look at that Papal Coat of Arms and understand that Rome has NEVER changed ONE solitary doctrine within that religious system. Here are some illustrations of Roman Catholic Popes from the past wearing their “Papal Tiara” or the Papal “Triple Crown” which ever you prefer.
” . . . TAKE HEED that no man DECEIVE you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.” (Matthew 24:4-5)
Do Not Be Deceived
“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;” 1 Timothy 4:1
1] ACCLIMATE: to become accustomed to a new climate or conditions
2] AMALGAMATE: to unite or merge into a single body
3] ABSORB: to take in in a natural or gradual way, to make part of an existent whole, to draw in, to suck up or take up
“For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.” 2Corinthians 11:13-14
The Roman Catholic Pope is often referred to as the “Holy Father” or “His Holiness” and people by the millions bow down before him, with many desiring to kiss his ring. The question is this. Should you call the Pope Holy Father or His Holiness, or should you listen to Jesus Christ who said this?
“And call NO man your father upon the earth: for ONE is your Father, which is in HEAVEN.” Matthew 23:9
It was absolutely mind boggling to view the events which took place in Washington D.C., New York City and Philadelphia, PA in 2015. As a former Roman Catholic there is no question in my mind that it was a grand religious propaganda event which is leading up to something much larger than this. When I read an article in the NY Times about a mile long 8 foot “security fence” that was being erected in Central Park NYC, for the Pope’s visit, I found it hard to believe, and I got a real sick feeling about it. President Obama and his family walked through Central Park recently, but I do not remember reading about an 8-foot security fence being erected for his visit. Can you imagine the countless millions which have been spent on the Pope’s visit to this country? All of this was done for the visit of ONE MAN, by the name of Jorge Bergoglio, better known as Pope Francis.
After all was said and done, and the Pope had performed the Roman Catholic “sacrifice of the Mass” which they believe will satisfy the justice of God every time that “sacrifice” is offered. The Catholic Pope returned home, but not before he “entrusted” the care of the USA into the hands of “Mother Mary.” The Pope prayed before an image of Mary with a little baby Jesus in her arms.
Mary is very central in the Roman Catholic system, and when I was truly born again of the Spirit of the living God, that “Mary” deception is what hit me like a ton of bricks. The image with “Mother Mary” holding a baby Jesus is the same type of image which you will find around the Christmas holiday, where the little “baby Jesus” is held in the arms of Mary. Gazillions of “Christ-Mass” cards are sent out around the world every year with the BIG MARY and the little baby Jesus in a crib (manger) or in the arms of Mary. It was the truth of the scriptures which opened my eyes to the gross deception and evil that was behind ALL Mary worship. Jesus Christ is reduced to becoming a little “goo-goo baby” in many of these images, and apparitions of Mary all over the world folks.
“Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. LET NO MAN DECEIVE YOU by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a FALLING AWAY first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;” 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3
The Greek word “apostasia” was used to translate the words “falling away” in the passage above, and we are obviously living in that time right now.
As a Roman Catholic I was DECEIVED, and it was the Holy Spirit of TRUTH who UN-DECEIVED me. I am now an ex-Roman Catholic
Do you want to know what is going on in the religious world with people joining hands with the Roman Catholic system? It is the “mystery of iniquity” which the scripture talk about.
“Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. For the MYSTERY OF INIQUITY doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.” 2 Thessalonians 2:4-7
Folks the “mystery of iniquity” has been working for centuries now, and the Roman Catholic system has been right in the middle of it for centuries. Do not miss what the Jewish apostle Paul wrote next:
“And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: Even him, whose coming is after the working of SATAN with all POWER and SIGNS and LYING WONDERS, And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received NOT the love of the truth, that they might be SAVED. And for this cause GOD shall send them STRONG DELUSION, that they should believe a LIE: That they all might be DAMNED who believed NOT the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.” 2 Thessalonians 2:8-12
Have you ever wondered how the church of Rome can preach a counterfeit gospel for so long with such little resistance? That is what the “mystery of iniquity” is all about. It is a mystery to many, but it is not a “mystery” to Almighty God. In fact, the scriptures tell us that GOD is the one who sends the “strong delusion” that people should believe a LIE. Why would Almighty God do that? The words “strong delusion” are translated from the Greek words energeia (strong) and plane (delusion). The Greek word energeia is where we get the word energy from, and it means “a strong effectual working.” The Greek word “plane” means fraudulence, to deceive, delusion, or error. So, in plain and simple English it means a strong effectual working of delusion, error, or fraudulence. The scriptures tell us that GOD is the one who sends this strong effectual working of fraudulence, and the scriptures also give us the reason that God does it. It is so that people will believe a LIE, because they did not have a LOVE of the TRUTH. Plain and simple it is a judgment sent from God Almighty upon all people who do not desire the TRUTH which is found in him alone. God simply allows the rebellious to eat the FRUIT of their own ways.
“Therefore shall they EAT of the fruit of THEIR OWN WAY, and be filled with their own devices.” Proverbs 1:31
Seduced By the Devil
“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;” 1 Timothy 4:1
The scriptures tell us that those same people will be DAMNED, because they did not BELIEVE the truth, but had PLEASURE in unrighteousness.
Is it possible that time is short for this old world of ours? Is it possible that the world is being set up to install the Pope as THE religious leader for ALL people and religions?
Is it possible that there could be a “major event” or even a “staged event” soon to bring forth such a thing?
Is it possible that there could be another “Marian Apparition” (appearance of Virgin Mary) to reinforce the system of Rome? Time will certainly tell, and it is a good time to make sure that YOU KNOW the Lord Jesus Christ, and WORSHIP him in Spirit and in TRUTH. (John 4:21-26)
Do you remember that the late Shimon Peres, and former President of Israel, desired a United Nations of religions with the Pope as it’s leader? Here is a quote from the Catholic periodical Famiglia Cristiana (The Christian Family).
On September 4, 2014, he was granted an impressive 45-minute meeting with Catholicism’s popular pontiff, a man Peres asserts is more powerful than the United Nations for advocating peace.
The problem, as Peres sees it, is that “in the past, most wars were motivated by the idea of nationality. Today, however, they are being waged primarily in the name of religion.” In an exclusive interview with the Catholic periodical, Famiglia Cristiana (The Christian Family),
Peres divulged his plans: “Perhaps for the first time in history, the Holy Father is a leader not only respected by many people, but also by different religions and their leaders.”
“In fact,” Peres clarified, “he is perhaps the only truly respected leader” in the world today.
“The United Nations has had its day,” Peres opined. “What we need is an organization of United Religions, a United Nations of religions.”
“This will be the best way,” he continued, “to fight terrorists who kill in the name of faith.”
Accordingly, “there should be a Charter of United Religions, just as there is a UN Charter. This is what I have proposed to the pope.”
Fulvio Scaglione, deputy managing editor of Famiglia Cristiana, asked, “Would you see the pope as the leader of United Religions?” “Yes,” Peres replied. And not only because Francis is a globally respected leader. He is also the best choice because the world needs “an indisputable moral authority that says out loud, “No, God does not want this and will not allow it. We must fight against exploitation in the name of God.” [Peres, the pope, and a plan for world peace, By Brian Schrauger 9/09/2014 22:20]
If you are a TRUE born-again Bible believing Christian, then that article should make your hair stand up if you have any. Do you see what is happening in the world in these last days? Shimon Peres like the majority of Jewish people, did not believe that Jesus was the Messiah, and he did not believe that Jesus Christ was the Son of God who came down from Heaven. Is it not interesting that this man Shimon Peres who did not believe that Jesus was the Messiah, Lord or the Son of God would have no problem supporting the Pope. The Roman Catholic Jesus Christ is NOT the Jesus Christ whom I believe in. The real Jesus Christ paid the price in FULL on the cross and I do not need the Catholic priest to say a Mass for me or any of my dead relatives for that matter. Shimon Peres was still waiting for the Jewish Messiah to come until he died.
Shimon Peres did not believe the Biblical truth, that Jesus Christ was GOD manifest in the flesh, and it was certainly his privilege and free choice to do that. Did you know that the Bible declares, that those who do NOT believe that Jesus Christ was manifest in the flesh, are of an ANTICHRIST spirit. Here are the scriptures where the Jewish apostle John WARNED his fellow believers about these things. Here is what the Bible says about those who do.
“Who is a LIAR but he that DENIETH that JESUS is the CHRIST (MESSIAH)? He is ANTICHRIST, that DENIETH the Father and the Son.” 1 John 2:22
“And every spirit that confesseth NOT that JESUS CHRIST (MESSIAH) is come in the flesh is NOT OF GOD: and this is that spirit of ANTICHRIST, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.” 1John 4:3
“For many DECEIVERS are entered into the world, who confess NOT that JESUS CHRIST (MESSIAH) is come in the flesh. This is a DECEIVER and an ANTICHRIST.” 2 John 1:7
What do the scriptures say about those people who do NOT believe that Jesus Christ (Messiah) has come in the flesh? Does it NOT say that they are a DECEIVERS? Does it NOT say that they are an antichrist? Did Shimon Peres believe that Jesus Christ (Messiah) had come in the flesh? NO. According to the scriptures (and not my own opinion), Shimon Peres easily fell into the category of being of an antichrist spirit. The warnings which were given by the Jewish apostle John were given to prepare Christians for situations just like this. It is most unfortunate, and spiritually dangerous that these scriptures are totally ignored in this day of apostasy. As a former Roman Catholic, I am continually amazed that most Pastors and church leaders NEVER speak about these things, nor do they warn their people.
Listen to what Jesus Christ said to the unbelieving Jewish people when he walked this earth.
“I am come in my Father’s name, and ye receive me not: if ANOTHER shall come in HIS OWN NAME, him ye will receive.” John 5:43
Mr. Shimon Peres was NOT a believer in Jesus Christ and yet he desired the Roman Catholic Pope Francis to be the head of United Religions. He referred to the the Pope as a “globally respected leader” and an “indisputable moral authority.”
Jesus Christ is the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
Jesus Christ was butchered on a cross for our sins, and he is the very FULFILLMENT of the prophecies from the Old Testament. Jesus Christ is the ONLY true moral authority, and he said that HIS KINGDOM was NOT of this world. Jesus Christ died for Shimon Peres and every other Jewish and Gentile person in this world of ours. He is the only way of salvation according to the scriptures.
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6
“Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” Acts 4:10-12
Well, here I am all these years later, having come out from one of the most deceptive religious systems on planet earth, still warning others to leave that system as soon as possible. It does not matter whether the Roman Catholic Pope is riding inside a large limousine (as Pope Paul VI did), or if he is riding inside a small black Fiat (as Pope Francis did), because they are both preaching the gospel of Rome, and that gospel is false according to the scriptures.Here is a warning from Jesus Christ, who has some amazing credentials, including the fact that he is the creator of ALL things. (Genesis 1:1, John 1:1-3, Isaiah 44:24)
“And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? And Jesus answered and said unto them, TAKE HEED that no man DECEIVE you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.” Matthew 24:3-5
My precious Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ LOVINGLY warned his followers that there would be many who came in his name, and that many would be deceived. That word still stands true today, as much as it did when Jesus spoke those words. The Pope has been described in recent days as “The World’s Pastor,” “The Prince of Peace,” and he has also been called “Our Pope” by the famous Pastor Rick Warren who spoke at the Philadelphia event, at the request of the Roman Catholic Pope.
The late evangelist and musician Keith Green described the Roman Catholic church as “an empire” and he was right about that. The Roman Catholic system is an empire of darkness for sure, and they have been deceiving souls for centuries. Keith Green wrote a series of gospel tracts called “The Catholic Chronicles” where he exposed the false teachings of the Roman Catholic church with the TRUTH of the scriptures. In the third tract of “The Catholic Chronicles” Keith Green ended the tract with these words:
Mouths that used to speak out boldly against the Church of Rome have been quieted by the times. It no longer is in vogue to speak of the pope as “the antichrist” or the Catholic Church as the “whore of Babylon”. Now Protestants unwittingly believe that “our differences are not so great”. Ah, that is just what She needs us to think.
I’ve never completely understood why God led me to write these articles. But it becomes more clear with each day of study, and each page of research. Never has something so black and wicked, gotten away with appearing so holy and mysteriously beautiful . . . for so long. (Keith Green-The Catholic Chronicles)
The Roman Catholic Cardinal Timothy Dolan is the Pastor of the well-known St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. Cardinal Dolan recently spoke about the Catholic Council of Trent (1545-1563) on his radio podcast, and he described that Council as a response to the “challenges of Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation” and he called it “an amazingly effective Council.”
Many people do not realize that the doctrines from the Council of Trent, including ALLthose curses (over 100), were still upheld by the Council of Vatican II. Pope John XXIII began that council, and he was known to wear that Papal Tiara crown.
I find stuff like this totally incredible and amazing because so many Christians have been bamboozled into joining in unity with the Roman Catholic church. First, it is an absolute insult to the countless multitudes of true Christians, who were brutally tortured, and killed, at the hands of the Roman Catholic system. Why? Because those multitudes who were martyred for their faith in Jesus Christ, died fighting against the very same false teachings which the church of Rome preaches in our time. Rome has not changed her doctrines at all. In fact, she has added even more false doctrines since the time of the reformation. The Official doctrines regarding the Immaculate Conception (1854) and the Assumption of Mary into Heaven (1950) are relatively newcomers.
As I said in the title of this article there are over 100 anathemas (curses) against people who would not agree with their teachings, which the scriptures prove to be counterfeit. There are plenty of curses to go around from that Council of Trent, including curses against those who do not believe in the transubstantiation of the Catholic Eucharist, the seven sacraments, the infallibility of the Pope and tons of others. I am under all those curses, because I know that the Roman Catholic system is NOT the Christian church that you find in the scriptures. The Roman Catholic Jesus is NOT the Jesus Christ of the scriptures at all. I am a former Roman Catholic, who was truly born again in 1989, many years after I was baptized by a Roman Catholic priest as an infant. Rome teaches that an infant is born again at that time, but the scriptures teach us otherwise.
“That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye MUST be BORN AGAIN.” John 3:6-7
Acclimated: Big Name Preachers Adored by Millions
I have spoken many times in the past about the incredible and gross compromise of Billy Graham with the Roman Catholic church. I do that because Billy Graham makes no bones about working with the Roman Catholic system, and as a former Roman Catholic it is my responsibility to speak out. Here is an excerpt from a “Christianity Today” article regarding Billy Graham.
In 1964, Richard Cardinal Cushing, the renowned archbishop of Boston, shook up the Catholic Church by praising Billy Graham. Encouraging Catholics to hear the evangelist, Cushing remarked that he would stop worrying about the Catholic Church’s future in America if they had half a dozen men like Graham. [We Are Brothers’ John Paul II’s legacy of orthodoxy bodes well for Evangelical engagement. A Christianity Today Editorial/ MAY 24, 2005]
Cardinal Cushing spoke those words over fifty years ago. The scripture that comes to mind, is something that the Lord Jesus Christ spoke a long time ago.
“Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you. for so did their fathers to the false prophets.” Luke 6:26
I can understand why Roman Catholic Cardinal Cushing said that he would STOP WORRYING about the future of his church, if they had a half a dozen men like Billy Graham. I honestly believe that Cardinal Cushing certainly knew that famous evangelical preachers such as Billy Graham, who sided with Rome, could be a tremendous boost to the church of Rome. We can see in our own day that Cardinal Cushing had his wish granted many times over.
The book “Billy Graham and Me” is part of a series of books from the “Chicken Soup for The Soul” series, and “101 people — including all five living U.S. presidents — … offer their personal memories of the Charlotte-born evangelist.”
One of the prominent people who offered their own personal memories, was Roman Catholic Cardinal Timothy Dolan. He recounted the time when he was working in handling requests from people who sought to have “an audience” with Pope John Paul II.
The Catholic Cardinal and archbishop of New York, on the time Graham requested a meeting in Rome with Pope John Paul II — and got the kind of rapid response reserved for presidents:
“Within two hours the wire came back from the Holy Father’s private priest secretary: ‘The Holy Father would be delighted to meet with Reverend Graham. What day would be most convenient?’
We could hardly believe it. We checked for a misprint. We had never seen this before. “By Tim Funk, The Charlotte Observer on Jan 15, 2013, Published in Senior Living Features]
Roman Catholic Cardinal Dolan said he could hardly believe it that the Pope would meet with Billy Graham, and that they had never seen this before. I can honestly say that I am not the least bit surprised that Billy Graham was allowed an audience with the Catholic Pope because it works to benefit the counterfeit unity with Rome. Remember that the Roman Catholic Cardinal Cushing sang the praises of Billy Graham many years earlier, so Pope John Paul II was not about to pass up such an opportunity. Here is an excerpt from a Christianity Today article.
Billy Graham had never met a pope until John Paul II invited him to Rome in 1981. Ushered into the papal apartments by the Vatican’s famous Swiss Guard, Graham marveled at the pomp. He and the pope chatted like long-lost friends for half an hour, swapping photos, gifts, and travel stories. Before Graham left, John Paul II reached over, clutched Graham’s thumb, and told him, “We are brothers.” [We Are Brothers’ John Paul II’s legacy of orthodoxy bodes well for evangelical engagement. A Christianity Today Editorial/ MAY 24, 2005
Keep those words in mind, and call to memory that this is the same Pope John Paul II who once referred to the Pentecostal Christians in Brazil, as “rapacious wolves” because they were “devouring Latin American Catholics.” The Pentecostal Christians in Brazil were simply preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost souls in the Roman Catholic church, and many of those Pentecostal Christians were formerly caught in the DEMONIC bondage of the Roman Catholic church. Here is an excerpt from that article.
There appears to be a change in tone in the run-up to the Aparecida meeting with respect to the church’s approach to the challenge of the “sects.” In his opening address to the fourth general conference of Latin American bishops, which was held in the Dominican Republic in 1992, the normally ecumenical Pope John Paul II condemned Pentecostal and other sects as “rapacious wolves” who are devouring Latin American Catholics and “causing division and discord in our communities.” [Pope to Visit ’Pentecostalized’ Brazil, April 19, 2007, Updated: May 9, 2007, by Luis Lugo, Director, Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life]
1] ACCLIMATE: to become accustomed to a new climate or conditions
2] AMALGAMATE: to unite or merge into a single body
3] ABSORB: to take in in a natural or gradual way, to make part of an existent whole, to draw in, to suck up or take up.