COLOSSIANS2:8NKJV "Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world." This verse reminds us to be on guard for deception. So, we must be on guard today, and every day, not to be taken captive by anything that pulls us away from the truth of Christ (Messiah) from the grace of Christ [Jesus].

CATHOLICISM: CONTRARY AND CONTRADICTORY TO THE BIBLE

WHAT IS CATHOLICISM?

Catholicism is a branch of Christianity that traces its origin to the apostles of Jesus Christ. Catholicism is the largest Christian denomination in the world, with about 1.3 billion members.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church

Catholicism is based on the belief in one God, the creator and ruler of all things, and who reveals himself as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Catholics believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, who became human, died for our sins, and rose from the dead. Catholics also believe that the Holy Spirit guides and empowers the church and the faithful.https://www.britannica.com/topic/Roman-Catholicism

Its sacramental and liturgical worship, hierarchical and Episcopal structure, rich and diverse tradition, and social and moral teachings characterized Catholicism. Catholics recognize the pope, the bishop of Rome, as the successor of St. Peter and the visible head of the church. Catholics also venerate Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the saints, who are examples of holiness and intercessors for the people of God.https://www.britannica.com/topic/Roman-Catholicism

Catholicism is a global and multicultural faith, with many rites, churches, and communities. Catholicism is also a living and dynamic faith, that responds to the signs of the times and the world's needs.https://www.britannica.com/topic/Roman-Catholicism

I hope this gives you a brief introduction to Catholicism. If you want to learn more, you can check out the links below:

• Catholic Church - Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church

• Roman Catholicism | Definition, Beliefs, History, & Facts | Britannicahttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Roman-Catholicism

• Catholicism 101: An Introduction to the Catholic Churchhttps://www.learnreligions.com/catholicism-beliefs-and-practices-3897877

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Roman-CatholicisM

HOW IS CATHOLICISM CONTRARY AND CONTRADICTORY TO THE BIBLE?

What do "Contrary" and "Contradictory" mean?

Contrary refers to two concepts that have the same subject but have opposite properties or attributes, while "Contradictory" refers to two concepts that cannot both be true at the same time, as is in the following example. The concept of 'true' and 'false' is a contrary and the concept of 'square' and 'circle' is a contradictory.

Catholicism is contrary to the Bible in several ways, according to some Protestant and non-Christian critics. Some of the main points of contention are:

• The Catholic Church claims to have the authority to interpret the Bible and to define the doctrines of the faith, while the Bible teaches that the Scriptures are the sole and sufficient rule of faith and that every believer has the right and duty to study it for themselves. https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-bible-do-catholics-use.html, https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/catholics-and-the-bible.html

• The Catholic Church adds to the Bible the traditions of men, such as the apocryphal books, the papacy, the sacraments, the veneration of saints and Mary, the doctrine of purgatory, and the practice of indulgences, while the Bible warns against adding or taking away from the Word of God. https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-bible-do-catholics-use.html, https://www.catholic.com/tract/scripture-and-tradition, https://www.catholic365.com/article/73/yes-catholicism-is-in-the-bible.html

•  The Catholic Church contradicts the Bible on essential matters of salvation, such as the necessity of grace, faith, and works, the role of Christ as the only mediator, the sufficiency of his sacrifice, and the assurance of eternal life, while the Bible teaches that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, and that nothing can separate us from the love of God. https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-bible-do-catholics-use.html

Therefore, Catholicism and the Bible are not compatible, and they represent different sources and standards of truth.

If you want to learn more about the differences between Catholicism and the Bible, you can check out the links below:

•  What Bible Do Catholics Use and Why Is It Different from the Protestant Bible? https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-bible-do-catholics-use.html

•  Catholics and the Bible https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/catholics-and-the-bible.html

•  Scripture and Tradition https://www.catholic.com/tract/scripture-and-tradition

•  Yes, Catholicism is in the Bible......https://www.catholic365.com/article/73/yes-catholicism-is-in-the-bible.html

•  [Catholicism vs. the Bible]

•  [Roman Catholicism versus the Bible]

https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-bible-do-catholics-use.html

https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/catholics-and-the-bible.html