Protestantism in General

Presented by: Bro. Ryan R. Mejillano Catholic Faith Defenders Inc. Catholic Doctrine Seminar

Objectives
To understand the fundamental difference of the true religion in terms of historicity and unbroken line of succession To compare and contrast the similarities and differences of different man made religions

Archbishop Fulton Sheen, DD

There are not a hundred people in the world who hate the Catholic Church, but there are thousands who hate what they mistakenly believe the Catholic Church to be

Definition of Terms
Religion from latin religare means to bind oneself to God
Protestant term generally applied to all man made religion who protested the Catholic Church Apostasy- is the entire abandonment of the Christian Faith by one who has been baptized. He is called apostate

Definition of Terms
Heresy- obstinate adherence of a baptized Christian to some errors directly opposed to any article of Faith, that is, to a Truth which the Church proposes for our belief, as being revealed by God. A person is called heretic in this regard. Excommunication a process hereby a person is declared by the Church to be out of her fold.

Definition of Terms
Schism- is a revolt against the authority of the Church, a formal separation from the unity of the Church. In itself it is not a sin against faith, but a grave sin of disobedience. In most cases however, it is joined with heresy, because the schismatic as a rule, also denies the supreme ruling and teaching power of the Pope, which is an article of faith. A person who holds such view is called schismatic.

Rules of logic
Two different statements cannot both be true There are no two contradictory statements that are correct at the same time

Major players of Protestantism

Fr. Martin Luther

(10 November 1483 18 February 1546)
German Augustinian monk and priest and professor of theology who initiated the Protestant reformation. Excommunicated on 1521 Doctor of Theology specializing Sacred Scripture Denied the real presence in the Eucharist and other fundamental dogmas of the Church

Atty. John Calvin (10 July 1509 27 May 1564)

Originally trained as a humanist lawyer, he broke from the Roman Catholic Church around 1530 The Reformed and Presbyterian churches, which look to Calvin as a chief expositor of their beliefs. Apologist and polemic writer famous on his predestination theology

Prof. Huldrych Zwingli (1 January 1484 11 October 1531)

Leader of the Reformation in Switzerland. In 1518 he became a pastor and started attacking the Catholic Church teaching on images, fasting, celibacy Agreed with Martin Luther except on the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist which for him a mere symbol Divided the protestants

Dr. John Wycliffe (c. 1328 December 31, 1384)

an English Scholastic philosopher, theologian, lay preacher, translator, Doctor of Divinity, reformer and university teacher who was known as an early dissident in the Roman Catholic Church during the 14th century founder of the Lollard movement, a precursor to the Protestant Reformation (for this reason, he is sometimes called "The Morning Star of the Reformation"). He erroneously translated the bible into English in 1382

King Henry VIII (28 June 1491 28 January 1547)

separation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church He married six times Defender of the Faith in his time before the schism

Major players in the Philippines

Fr.Gregorio Labayan Aglipay (May 5, 1860 September 1, 1940)

Excommunicated on May 5, 1899, a former Catholic Priest who made himself bishop Persuaded by Emelio Aguinaldo and Andres Bonifacio to join freemasonry and broke from the Church Today, many Aglipayans were divided by doctrines Most of them are Unitarians

Felix M. Ysagun (May 10, 1886 - April 12, 1963)

Founder of the Philippines'based religious organization Iglesia Ni Cristo, and incorporated it with the Philippine Government on July 27, 1914 Former catholic who became Episcopalian Methodist minister, Evangelical and Missionary Alliance presbyterians, later he bacame a Seventh Day Adventist where he learned how to organize religion and seek finance.

Eliseo Fernando "Bro. Eli" Soriano (born April 4, 1947)

He is the current Presiding Minister of the Philippinesbased Christian organization Members Church of God International (4th name), colloquially known through its radio and television program Ang Dating Daan Soriano is known for his signature method of "Bible Expositions" where he "exposes" the doctrinal errors of various other religious groups. In some occasions, he uses defamatory languages in his television shows. This consequently led to a three month suspension of the program in a case that went to the Supreme Court of the Philippines

Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy (April 25, 1950)

founder and leader of the Philippines-based Restorianist Christian church, the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name, Inc made claims that he is the "Appointed Son of God messiah

Some pamphlets circulating in the Universities and Colleges

According to World Christian Encyclopedia

According to David Barrett et al, editors of the World Christian Encyclopedia: A comparative survey of churches and religions - AD 30 to 2020," there are 19 major world religions which are subdivided into a total of 270 large religious groups, and many smaller ones. 34,000 separate Christian groups have been identified in the world. "Over half of them are independent churches that are not interested in linking with the big denominations."

Biblical verses on False prophets

Where do they came from?

From our fold 1 John 2:18-19

The Name Game deception

Mt. 24:4 Mt. 24:23-26

But many are following them

Matthew 24:11 2 Peter 2:2-3

What are their traits?

They will come like a sheep Mt. 7:15 But you will know them by their fruits Mt. 7:16-20

What are their traits?

Bring another Gospel, another Christ and another Spirit 2 Cor. 11:3-4 Make money 2 Peter 2:3

What are their traits?

They will interpret the Word of God in their own accord 2 Peter 1:20; 2 Peter 3:16 House to house 2 John 1:9-10

What are their traits?

Insult our Saints and heavenly friends 2 Peter 2:11 Against icons inside the Church Psalm 74: 6-10 Against the cross Fil. 3:18

Can the elect still be deceived?

Yes Mt. 24:24

Are these things already foretold?

Yes Matthew 24:25

But they are also using the Bible

2 Corinthians 11:4 Luke 4:9

Our BIG difference with them

Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist and Priesthood (more than personal relationship) John 6:51

Our BIG difference with them

Sure of our Way to Salvation if we persevere Mt. 24:13 Keep his commandments John 14:15

Our BIG difference with them

Our converts from them are mostly intellectuals James 5:19-20

Advice to Catholics
1 Peter 3:15 Jude 1:3 Galatians 1:8 Philippians 1:16 Romans 16:17

7 Ways to win converts

Rev.Fr. John A. OBrien Ph.D.

1. Setting a good example 2. Bringing a person to Holy Mass and ceremonies 3. Answering Questions 4. Doing acts of kindness 5. Lending Catholic literatures 6. Bearing witness for the Faith 7. Bringing persons to a Priest

A Parting word
The question that must be answered by every individual is the following. How sure am I, that I am truly following the religion established by Christ, and not merely one that has been foisted on me as the religion of Christ by human agent? What historical basis and certainty do I have, to trust in the allegation of any preacher to that effect?.