Larry Douglas senga

@LCSoapbox @swamthetiber25 Some doors are still closed and there need to be opened. So the church wasn't temporary it lives till this day

The keys of the kingdom given to Peter (Matthew 16:19) were not a permanent office of supreme rule passed down through a papal line. They represented a unique, temporary apostolic role for Peter in opening the Gospel to three groups: Jews (Acts 2, Pentecost), Samaritans (Acts 8), and Gentiles (Acts 10). Once those "doors" were opened, the keys had served their purpose. The typology from Isaiah 22:22 (Eliakim as steward) is noted but overextended here. Jesus' words to Peter do not establish ongoing visible "stewardship" or papal authority over the Church. The same "binding and loosing" authority appears in Matthew 18:18 for the whole church in the context of discipline—not exclusive to Peter or his supposed successors. The true foundation of the Church is Christ (the rock of Peter's confession that Jesus is the Messiah, Son of the living God) and the apostles' teaching (Ephesians 2:20). Peter himself later calls all believers a "royal priesthood" with access to God through Christ alone (1 Peter 2:9). No human steward or institution holds the keys today—the Gospel itself is the key that opens the Kingdom to all who believe.

No, we don’t all have the keys. What is the importance of the keys Jesus gives Peter? The answer is found in biblical typology. In Isaiah 22:22, Eliakim, the steward of the Davidic kingdom, is entrusted with the key of the house of David, a visible symbol of the king’s trust and authority. The steward has the power to “open and shut,” meaning his decisions carry the force of the throne itself. Jesus is clearly drawing on this typology when He tells Peter in Matthew 16:19, “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven.” Just as Eliakim was given authority to govern while the king was away, Peter is entrusted with authority to rule in Christ’s kingdom on Earth. The language of “binding and loosing” parallels the “opening and shutting” of Isaiah. This authority is not Peter’s own but delegated from Christ, so that the Church would have visible leadership on Earth. Revelation 3:7 identifies Jesus as the Davidic King who holds the key of David. When Jesus gave Peter the keys, He put him in a position of leadership in the Church. Just as the role of steward continued in the Old Testament, Peter’s role shows the ongoing leadership in the Church here on Earth. This typology shows the connection between David’s kingdom and Christ’s kingdom, which is ordered and led through the steward Christ Himself appoints.

@ByGraceAL0NE @mickherenow @CharlesTingler @swamthetiber25 At the same time HE is a merciful GOD

@mickherenow @CharlesTingler @swamthetiber25 No wrath? What? Do you believe God pours out His wrath on those who are damned?

@MystikMystake @drewmichael78 @BigDiChris777 @oliverburdick So literally Jesus had how many siblings?

@StilLarry @drewmichael78 @BigDiChris777 @oliverburdick And Simon and Jude? Are they just left out? Consider Matthew 1:24-25. It literally states that Joseph consummated the marriage after Mary had given birth to Jesus, meaning 1) She couldn't have been a perpetual virgin, and 2) It would be possible they had other kids.

Only one person has ever been sinless: Jesus Christ.

@ZarkhanPalace @oliverburdick What is it that you have against the Mother of the Lord?

@oliverburdick People are really deluded about Mary. They should just start a Mary cult and remove Jesus entirely. Then they could devote all their attention to her.

@MystikMystake @drewmichael78 @BigDiChris777 @oliverburdick Have time read and understand your Bible, James and Joseph were children of the other Mary the wife of Cleopas

@drewmichael78 @BigDiChris777 @oliverburdick Nope. The language of the passage is being about Jesus' blood relatives. Otherwise, why bring up Mary at all? The entire reason Jesus was as shocking to the people in the synagogue was because of His family ties. The burden of proof is on you to tell me why it's not blood.

@Michael84768518 @oliverburdick God does not bless sinners

@oliverburdick Catholics do not believe it is appropriate for our Lord and Savior to be born of a sinful vessel draw flesh from a sinful being.

@oliverburdick So Jesus was born by a sinner?

@howiedoit299187 @elyawda And what happened to that church?

@elyawda Nope. The early Ekklesia/ Church that the apostles, Mary and all writers of the NT belonged to was called THE WAY.

It may take a while to become Roman Catholic, but no matter how long it takes, I will become Catholic

@Rocnation001 @Defensofidei @UcheMaryOkoli How can a sinner give birth to our Lord Jesus Christ?

@Defensofidei @UcheMaryOkoli Mary was never born without Sin... Stop spreading unrealistic narratives.

Meet Mary of Nazareth, the only woman born without sin, who conceived and gave birth while still a virgin. She who carried God in her womb. Who is she to you?

@dean_spn45 @BillArnoldTeach Who Tha is Joseph Smith? Never heard of him

@BillArnoldTeach By Jesus, Jesus used Joseph Smith as He has used other prophets before

Christ didn’t write a book. He built a Church. You kept the book. We kept both.

@ScottBennet0245 @gncv @grok @DavidFischer U also ask ur pastor to pray for you

@gncv @grok @DavidFischer It’s sad that so many people walk into praying to humans instead of God…

Hey @grok, list all the Bible verses that support praying to Mary as an intercessor to God along with Jesus. If there are none, say none.

@B_N_Jeff @PaulOgbonnayaO1 @BernieWanzie @UcheMaryOkoli There is no acting

@PaulOgbonnayaO1 @BernieWanzie @UcheMaryOkoli Catholicism in a nut shell. Casting out demons bad Miracles bad Speaking in tongues bad Singing good modern songs bad Prophecy bad. The successor of Peter who did all these in his day, only took the keys and left the anointing behind. It is well, let's go to church and pray✝️

Someone observed something during the Pope's visit to Cameron. He said the service was simple and well-organized. There were no arranged miracles, casting out of demons, or calling on the holy ghost fire upon enemies. He also observed there wasn't any sale of any "powerful Pope's holy water", there wasn't blowing on air on the microphone to impact holy spirit on the people. No raising hands in the air to receive financial breakthrough, or "God revealed to me' stories. According to him, The event featured great music, excellent cultural representation from the organizers. There was no speaking in tongues, binding of Satan, or collection of offerings or tithes. Rather he observed It brought unity among religions, traditional leaders, political leaders and the people. Isn't Jesus wonderful.

@jo23lamar @1776_skersgbr @amitylee13 @mitchellvii Thank you

@StilLarry @1776_skersgbr @amitylee13 @mitchellvii The catholic church of course

The Bible tells me to support the Children of Israel: “I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” It says nothing about a Pope. The first Pope was Siricius (384–399 AD). So we went 320 years after Peter's death during the most formative time in the Christian church with NO Vicar of Christ (Christ's representative/deputy on earth)? If the Pope is so important, then how did the early Christian church survive 320 years without one? Sorry but for me, the Pope doesn't "stand in the place of Christ." Jesus does that just fine all by himself.

@Kkkffffccccc @Ihunanya_chi @MFaarees_ Where in the Bible is it written that She was pregnant at the age of 12?

@Ihunanya_chi @MFaarees_ Did Mary go to school? Should every Christian get pregnant at 12 just like Mary? They literally called it AL-GORITHM. The thing that you learn in school and what makes your phone works. Have you ever learned why there’s an AL infront of it or is education forbidden there?

This is another shameful incident where a Muslim lady was denied an entry into the exam hall simply because she's wearing a hijab in Nigeria. If the non-Muslim girls have the right to dress half-naked, why don't our Muslim sisters have the right to cover their bodies?

@SonofManwithus Do believe Christ talks to His Believers

Do you believe Jesus Christ appoints the head of the catholic church?

@jo23lamar @1776_skersgbr @amitylee13 @mitchellvii Orthodox broke off from which church

@1776_skersgbr @StilLarry @amitylee13 @mitchellvii You understand there was only one church for literally 1000 years till the orthodox broke off right 🌚

@RockySaint6611 @MrCasey62 Being wicked is promoting hatred like you are doing. Christianity is having the power to love and forgive no matter what circumstances, trying by all means to promote peace

@StilLarry @MrCasey62 Participating in anti christ religious activities is not within those parameters. Its idolatry. Its wicked.

He demands evidence of “anyone praying to Mary in the first 500 years”. Done. ✅

@havoc_211 @BreeSolstad What do you call the mother of your King?

She's not God, and there's no mention of her being afforded a seat with him or next to him. Can't say I get the fixation on Mary. She was a great woman; but, she's not deity. She can't answer your prayers, can't hear you. Etc. (Eccl. 9:6). What is scriptural is not treating her as an idol. It's ok to admire her role; but, you're giving her a status like she's a goddess and she's not.

Ladies, Settle down. Mary is sitting on a throne just as Bathsheba, mother of King Solomon, sat on a throne at her son’s right hand. Mary is the mother of Jesus, who is King of Kings. Of course, she’s on a throne at His almighty right hand. This is scriptural. (1Kings 2:19)

@RockySaint6611 @MrCasey62 He is simply trying to build friendship and love to those who hate us. Even Christ said we must love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us

@MrCasey62 What do you say about your "infallible" pope calling muslims brother and praying in their mosque? All while ignoring the fact that his "Muslim brothers" are killing christians all over the world? These are infallible vicars of Jesus Christ to you?

@LadyTrump45 @1776_skersgbr @amitylee13 @mitchellvii As the church was starting there was no special name for church leader and today it's pope

@StilLarry @1776_skersgbr @amitylee13 @mitchellvii First leader,not first Pope.