Should One Be A Protestant, Catholic, or Jew? (Acts 11:19-26)

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Should One Be A Protestant, Catholic, or Jew? (Acts 11:19-26)

Jew Oldest of the three Oldest of the three Began with Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3)Began with Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3) Isaac and Jacob (Genesis 21:3; 25:21-26)Isaac and Jacob (Genesis 21:3; 25:21-26) All was fulfilled (Joshua 21:43-45)All was fulfilled (Joshua 21:43-45) Modern day Judaism Modern day Judaism Orthodox, Conservative, and ReformedOrthodox, Conservative, and Reformed Oral tradition called the MishnahOral tradition called the Mishnah No longer practice the Law of MosesNo longer practice the Law of Moses

Jew They reject Jesus as the Messiah They reject Jesus as the Messiah Their law teaches them of Him (Psalm 118:22; Matthew 21:42)Their law teaches them of Him (Psalm 118:22; Matthew 21:42) They must believe in Jesus (John 8:32; Romans 9:3)They must believe in Jesus (John 8:32; Romans 9:3) Only a remnant of them will be saved (Romans 11:5)Only a remnant of them will be saved (Romans 11:5)

Catholic Name was unknown in apostolic times Name was unknown in apostolic times A partial definition is “1) Pertaining to the whole Christian body or church. 2) Universal in extent; involving all; of interest to all” (American College Dictionary)A partial definition is “1) Pertaining to the whole Christian body or church. 2) Universal in extent; involving all; of interest to all” (American College Dictionary) It came into use as a name centuries after the close of the New TestamentIt came into use as a name centuries after the close of the New Testament

Catholic Doctrines contrary to the New Testament Doctrines contrary to the New Testament Pope (Ephesians 1:22, 23)Pope (Ephesians 1:22, 23) Traditions (Matthew 21:25; 28:18)Traditions (Matthew 21:25; 28:18) Hierarchy (Philippians 1:1)Hierarchy (Philippians 1:1) Separate priesthood, celibacy (1 Timothy 4:3)Separate priesthood, celibacy (1 Timothy 4:3) Immaculate Conception and Perpetual Virginity of Mary (Matthew 13:55, 56)Immaculate Conception and Perpetual Virginity of Mary (Matthew 13:55, 56)

Catholic Cannot be a Catholic and please God The Pope and church traditions have more authority than the Bible (Matthew 15:9) All Christians are priests (1 Peter 2:5, 9)

Protestant Men opposed the Catholic Church Men opposed the Catholic Church Men such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Knox, John and Charles WesleyMen such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Knox, John and Charles Wesley People began to follow themPeople began to follow them Doctrines contrary to New Testament Doctrines contrary to New Testament Salvation by faith only (James 2:24)Salvation by faith only (James 2:24) Improper organizational structures such as Synods, Conferences, Associations, etc.Improper organizational structures such as Synods, Conferences, Associations, etc.

Protestant Cannot be a Protestant and please God Cannot be a Protestant and please God They follow the teaching of men instead of the BibleThey follow the teaching of men instead of the Bible Doctrines and practices represent a departure from the New Testament (2 John 9-11)Doctrines and practices represent a departure from the New Testament (2 John 9-11)

Christian Jesus built His church Jesus built His church Began on Pentecost (Matthew 16:18; Acts 2)Began on Pentecost (Matthew 16:18; Acts 2) Apostles and prophets role (Ephesians 2:20)Apostles and prophets role (Ephesians 2:20) The Gospel was preached to the world The Gospel was preached to the world Jesus laid out the plan (Acts 1:8)Jesus laid out the plan (Acts 1:8) Followers were known as Christians (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16)Followers were known as Christians (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16) Churches began (Romans 16:16; 1 Corinthians 1:1)Churches began (Romans 16:16; 1 Corinthians 1:1)

Christian We must seek to please Him We must seek to please Him Obey the GospelObey the Gospel Worship as He directs (Colossians 3:17)Worship as He directs (Colossians 3:17) Respect church autonomy (Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 5:2)Respect church autonomy (Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 5:2) Live in purity (1 Peter 1:15, 16)Live in purity (1 Peter 1:15, 16)