Difference
Between Catholic Church and Protestant Church
by koshal
Catholic Church vs
Protestant Church
The difference
between Catholic Church and Protestant Church can be observed by examining the
practices and beliefs of each church.
Both Catholic and
Protestant are religions which comprises the most number of followers or
believers in the entire world. Both believe in Jesus and His dying on the cross for our
sins.
There are a lot of
differences that travel along both religions confusing many as to who is
telling the truth.
At the end of the
day, you cannot say this one is telling the truth because both religions have
strong faith and facts to support their belief.
Both religions
have tried over the years to find a common ground, but both have strong faith
and belief that one could not change the other.
More about Catholic Church
The Catholic
Church has had a rich and colorful history that stretched on for decades. The apostles and Christian
converts have traveled across the world to spread the word of God and in doing
so, spreading Catholicism.
The religion
spread quickly like wildfire, and their main belief is that the church was
founded by Jesus Christ. The church has had many struggles during the early
Christianity days and was lessened accordingly during the legalization of the
church by the Emperor Constantine I.
The Catholic
Church believes that Sunday was the first day of worship, hence, Sunday until
today is considered the first day of the week.
Because the early
Christianity was loosely organized, it resulted in different interpretations of
the Word of God.
When it comes to
authority, the Catholic Church believes in the Word of God through the Bible
and its tradition. They believe in many of the doctrines of the Catholic Church
to be as equally binding to that of the Word of God.
The Catholics
believe in purgatory, praying to saints, adoration and worship of Mary, the
mother of Christ.
Although almost
all of those practices have no significant basis in the Bible, the Catholics
believe that both the Bible and traditions play an important role in the salvation of mankind.
More about Protestant Church
The Protestant
Church began in the late 1500’s. They were actually part of the Catholic Church
when they decided to separate from the church.
The separation was
caused by differences in beliefs and interpretations. They believed that the
church was doing something wrong with their practices and teachings.
They protested to
the doings of the church and believed that the only source of wisdom is the
Bible and not tradition and historical individuals. This group of protestors
built their own church and taught with ways they thought was right and
truthful.
When it comes to
authority, the Protestants believe that only the Bible has the authority or
what they call “Sola Scriptura.” They believe that the word of God alone should
be the only source of our faith, and that traditions are inconsequential.
They do not
worship the Virgin Mary for she is simply the physical mother of Christ.
The Protestants
believe that there are books in the Catholic Bible that are not blessed by God
to become His word therefore they should be removed.
What is the difference between Catholic
Church and Protestant Church?
• Both Catholic Church and Protestant
Church believe in the Word of God through the Bible.
• The main difference is Catholic
Church believes in tradition and doctrines whereas Protestant church does not
believe those.
• Catholics believe in purgatory,
praying to saints, and worship of Mary. Protestants do not believe in those and
for them Mary is only the physical mother of Jesus.
• Protestant Church also believes that
some books in the Catholic Bible are not blessed by God. Hence, those books are
removed from the Protestant bible.
• In Catholic Church, women cannot
become priests, but they can be nuns. In Protestant Church, women are not
allowed to be a part of the clergy. They can, however, teach and work in other
areas.
• Holy days for the Catholic Church are
Christmas, Lent, Easter, Pentecost and Saints’ Feast Days. Holy days for
Protestant Church are Christmas and Easter.
• Catholic Church believes in all
prophets that are in the books from the Holy Bible. Protestant Church has the
same belief. However, in addition, Protestant Church considers Muhammad to be a
false prophet.
There have been a
lot of heated discussions between both religious groups.
There are more
differences that can be cited as both fight for what they believe is right and
true. The bottom line here is your faith.
Regardless of
which religious group you are affiliated with, it all boils down to your
personal faith.
Whether you
believe in a supreme being or a real person who was sacrificed on the cross for
our salvation, your faith should stand firm.
Would you want to have a
deeper relationship with God?
God has made it possible
for you to know Him and experience an amazing change in your own life
by
receiving His Son, Jesus Christ, and have eternal life.
Say the following
prayer:
“Father God, I confess I
am a sinner and my sins have separated me from You.
I am truly sorry. I now want to turn
away from my past sinful life and live a new life pleasing to You.
Please forgive me, and
help me avoid sinning again.
I believe that Your Son,
Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and
hears my prayer.
I invite Jesus to become
the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Thank
You that according to your Word, I am now born again.
Please send Your Holy
Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. I
promise to study Your Word – the Bible.
Please use me for Your
glory.
In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen.”
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“Forever Grateful”
Marty Nystrom Mark Altrogge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nae2DnvIiXo Steve Kuban
lyrics
You did not wait for me to draw near to You
But You clothed Yourself with frail humanity
You did not wait for me to cry out to You
But You let me hear Your voice calling me
And I'm forever grateful to You
I'm forever grateful for the cross
I'm forever grateful to You
That You came
To seek and save the lost
You did not wait for me to draw near to You
But You clothed Yourself with frail humanity
You did not wait for me to cry out to You
But You let me hear Your voice calling me
And I'm forever grateful to You
I'm forever grateful for the cross
I'm forever grateful to You
That You came
To seek and save the lost
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