This sermon is part of a series on the beliefs of the original 'catholic church.' Did Jesus endorse the paying of tithes? Did early Christians tithe? Did original Christians use crosses or icons? Did Emperor Constantine and Mithraism/Sol/sun worship play a role in widespread acceptance of crosses or icons? Was the stigmatic Roman Catholic Marie-Julie Jahenny correct about protection with blessed candles, sacred images, and medals? What do funeral markings teach us about early Christian beliefs related to the resurrection and millennium? Did the Cathari, Issac Newton, and certain Roman Catholic writings suggest that some type of cross could be the mark of the Beast? Does a pronouncement from the Council of Trent contradict the current "Catechism of the Catholic Church' related to auricular confession? Is the "Hail Mary' prayer original? What about lighting candles? Did early Christians teach human immortality or did that come from Plato? What did Justin Martyr teach about going to heaven upon death? Is the 'beatific vision the purpose of the Christian life? Is the destiny of the Christian life to become immortal children of God at the resurrection in order to give love in a unique way to make eternity better for themselves and all others who will heed God's call? Dr. Thiel address these questions and more in this scripture and history based sermon.
A free online book of related interest is available titled "Beliefs of the Original Catholic Church" URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/Original-Ca...
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