Welcome to another podcast episode of “What’s an Adventist?”
Have you heard? The great protest is over! The Catholic Church has sorted out its differences with the Lutherans on the subject of righteousness by faith and now everything is settled. There is no need to continue the protest Luther started. Besides, as far the Protestant reformation goes it was all a big misunderstanding and everyone shares the blame for what happened in the past between the Catholic Church and the reformers.
Well, at least that’s what the Catholic Church wants Protestant Christians and the world to believe.
 |
| Anglican Archbishop Tony Palmer urges Pentecostal leaders to put the past behind and unite under the Catholic Church image taken from Google Images |
This is the message the Catholic Church is sending to Protestants in its recent attempts to persuade them to bury the hatchet and return to the Mother Church. The problem is that its really not that simple and the Church’s message overlooks and downplays her errors and oppressive character. The Church also takes a very nonchalant stance when it comes to the real and tragic history of the reformation period.
Through the study of Bible prophecy, Adventists believe the Roman Catholic Church will make an all out attempt to unite and subject all churches under its power and authority. The Catholic Church reasons that it is the only power which can bring unity and stability to a fragmented religious world. The problem is that Catholicism at its core opposes Biblical doctrine and truth and Adventists have been given the task to warn the world and other Christians of her oppressive and deceptive character.
An early Adventist author and church leader, Ellen White wrote in 1888, “Protestants have tampered with and patronized popery; they have made compromises and concessions which papists themselves are surprised to see and fail to understand. Men are closing their eyes to the real character of Romanism and the dangers to be apprehended from her supremacy. The people need to be aroused to resist the advances of this most dangerous for to civil and religious liberty” (The Great Controversy, “Liberty of Conscience Threatened”).
This week Jesse, Abraham and Eli talk about the recent message delivered to the Pentecostal denomination by the Catholic Church and how this is evidence of the Church’s efforts to regain supremacy as foretold in Bible prophecy. The warning in 1888 still rings true today.
***Disclaimer: We at WAA understand the sensitivity involved in talking about the Catholic Church but believe being indifferent to this matter is perilous to those who seek salvation and truth. We do not wish to incite hatred between Christian brothers and sisters but wish each person follow their conscience as they receive light. We believe and know that there are many sincere Catholics and Protestant Christians who are searching for truth and will make the decision to follow the commandments of God rather than the traditions of men. Our intent is to point to the current events of our time and to the best of our ability show how these are fulfilling the prophetic Word.
If you would like to comment on this podcast click on the “comment” link below. You can also join our facebook page and drop us a line. We look forward to having you be a part of our WAA community. Thank you for listening and supporting our ministry. God bless!
Sources used in this podcast:
The Great Controversy "Liberty of Conscience Threatened" by Ellen White
Click here to purchase The Great Controversy by Ellen G. White
Click here to see Tony Palmer's message to the Pentecostal Church (with commentary by Doug Bachelor)
