News from Evangelist Mike Gendron
 July 2015
Catholics Should Believe Their First Pope

The apostle Peter played a prominent role in the early church. Soon after he abandoned his career as a fisherman to follow Christ, he became a fisher of men. Several of his sermons were recorded in the Book of Acts, and his two epistles are included in the divinely inspired Scriptures. Since Catholics have been taught that Peter was their first pope, I have developed some questions to shed some light on his theology, ecclesiology, and soteriology. All of the answers come directly from his writings and sermons. It is my prayer that those of us who have been sanctified by the truth will share these glorious truths with our Catholic friends and loved ones.   

Peter, were you the first pope and the supreme head of the first century church?
"As a fellow elder, I exhort the elders among you... to shepherd the flock of God." (1 Pet. 5:1-3)

Are you the rock upon which Jesus would build His church?
Jesus is "a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God, chosen and precious... The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone and a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense. They stumble because they disobey the word." (1 Pet. 2:4,7-8)

Were you infallible?
Paul opposed me to my face because I was not in step with the truth of the Gospel.(Gal. 2:11,14)

Should we confess our sins to priests?
Repent of your wickedness and pray to God that your sins may be forgiven. (Acts 8:22)

Should we pray to Mary and the saints?
Pray to God. (Acts 8:22)

Can anyone be saved apart from the Lord Jesus Christ?
"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." (Acts 4:12)

What would you say to Pope Francis who teaches that atheists can follow their conscience into heaven?
"There will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction." "The ignorant and unstable twist Paul's letters to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures." (2 Peter 2:1; 3:16)

Can anyone be certain that they have inherited eternal life?
God has caused believers to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven and protected by the power of God through faith. (1 Pet. 1:3-5)

Is it possible for God's grace or indulgences to be purchased for the remission of sins?
God ransoms us "not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ." (1 Pet. 1:18-19)

Can a person be born again through water baptism?
The only way to be regenerated is to be "born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God." (1 Pet. 1:23)

Should Jesus Christ be made a sin offering during the sacrifice of the Mass?
Christ suffered "once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit" (1 Pet. 3:18).

Is the Catholic priesthood necessary to mediate between God and man? 
Every believer, who is called out of darkness into Christ's marvelous light, is made a priest for the purpose of offering spiritual sacrifices to God and proclaiming His perfections (1 Pet. 2:9).

Should Jesus continue to be pictured as a dead man hanging on a cross or as a baby in Mary's arms?
The resurrected Christ has "gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been subjected to him." (1 Pet. 3:21-22)

What should we do in these days of great deception?
Take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (2 Pet 3:17-18)

There is a profound contrast between the divinely inspired teachings of Peter and the fallible, ungodly opinions of Pope Francis. The enormous disparity between the instruction of these two men Catholics call "pope" shows how far the Roman Catholic Church has departed from the faith of the apostles. May God give us all a greater compassion for the many victims of religious deception. Read more contrasts between Peter and Francis here.

Mike's TV Interview Challenges "Infallible" Pope

Mike was interviewed by Dr. David Reagan on the impact Pope Francis is having on the growing ecumenical movement and his attempt to rebuild the religious "Tower of Babel." The interview was featured on the Christ in Prophecy TV program that was broadcast on the Trinity Broadcasting Network and Daystar.

Since the programs aired, we have taken orders for thousands of our Gospel tracts and hundreds of copies of my book Preparing for Eternity and DVDs to reach Catholics. Jane and I have had many encouraging phone conversations with people, especially with Catholics who have been challenged by what they saw and heard! What a joy it has been to minister to so many people and to glorify our great God and Savior! One elderly man called to say he is a Catholic Christian and has been teaching Bible studies in his Catholic Church. He said my interview made him realize that he must call Catholics to repent of everything that has been added to the Gospel. I discipled him for nearly an hour, and he now knows that he can no longer participate in the Sacrifice of the Mass or the sacraments. He is also now aware that he may be asked to leave the church when he starts proclaiming Christ as the all-sufficient Savior and distributes our resources in his Bible studies. You can view the program here.
 
The Pope's Latest Controversy

Pope Francis has set off an uproar over his document on the environment and the growing threat of climate change. The opening line of his encyclical reveals his utter rejection of God's sovereignty. The pope writes: "Praise be to you, my Lord, through our Sister, Mother Earth, who sustains and governs us, and who produces various fruit with colored flowers and herbs." Clearly, the pope does not know that God is the only One who sustains us and every breath we take is a gift of His grace. Francis also said, "Everything is related, and we human beings are united as brothers and sisters on a wonderful pilgrimage, woven together by the love God has for each of his creatures and which also unites us in fond affection with brother sun, sister moon, brother river and mother earth." His critics are fuming, contending that the pope should stick to religion and stop meddling in matters in which he has no competence. Read more.

Mike's Comment: Back in the Middle Ages, the Vatican stood firm on a huge scientific blunder by saying the Sun revolves around the Earth. Galileo Galilei, one of the world's greatest scientists, discovered the Earth revolves around the Sun. The Vatican refused to believe it and Galileo was subjected to the Inquisition for daring to speak the truth. Since Pope Francis deceives people about the most important issue of salvation, why should anyone believe him about climate change.
 
Dallas Theological Seminary Features Mike

The Dallas Theological Seminary Alumni News and Profiles featured its 1992 graduate Mike Gendron in its recent publication. Mike shares how his DTS training has enabled him to reach Roman Catholics with the Gospel. He also shares how one of his professors encouraged him to reach the many Catholics who are victims of the worst kind of deception. Read article here.
Letters From Around the World
 
Mike, When I met my Catholic husband of 24 years, I did not have a religion but I soon converted to Catholicism. This year, I started reading the Bible and my eyes were opened. Last week when I went to a Christian church, my husband was mad at me and didn't talk to me for 2 days.  I feel led to this new Church. I just don't know what to do about it. I fear what it will do to my family if I tell my husband I want to leave Catholicism. Thinking about it seems like total chaos! I also know that things are not always going to be easy and I have to make sacrifices for my awesome God. So I am writing all this in hopes that you can give me some guidance. Thank you, Michelle

Michelle, It sounds like God is revealing the true Christ and the true Gospel to you through the reading of His Word. You have probably discovered by now that Roman Catholicism lifts up a false Christ in the Eucharist and teaches a fatal gospel of works and sacraments for salvation (Gal. 1:6-9). The best counsel I can give you are the words of our Savior: "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" (John 8:31-32). The truth will set you free from the bondage of religious deception that has held you captive for 24 years. Let your husband know in the kindest and most gentle way that, as much as you love him, you must seek the approval of God over man (Gal. 1:10). Please have your husband call me if he is interested in learning the truth from God's word. We are here to encourage you in your new walk with the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessings, Mike
 

Dear Mike, Thank you for all you all do in the ministry and for the much needed help to people with broken hearts, broken relationships, broken marriages, broken families and on and on. You are making a huge impact on so many lives and we all are grateful for your diligent and faithful service to our Lord Jesus. In last month's newsletter you asked for distributors for your ministries resources. I would love to be in service with you. Please send me more details about this new program. So many people need to read, hear, and see the Word of God and His Gospel. Love in Christ, Ron 

Catholics Ask God to Be Pleased with Muslims

In the spirit of unity and charity, the Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee is encouraging Catholics to pray for their Muslim brothers and sisters during the holy month of Ramadan. They are instructed to pray that the Muslims' fasting and almsgiving will be pleasing to God, and that they may be enriched by their reading of the Qur'an.
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July 26

Mike will teach two Sunday morning services and one service after lunch on topics relating to Roman Catholicism. He will equip and encourage the saints on how to witness to people who are trapped in religious deception. For more information click here.

 

First Baptist Church
Forney, TX
Aug. 16

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Aug. 30-31

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