Roman Catholicsm and Anti-Body Cults

Yesterday, we looked at sects that deny the trinity, today we are going to look at sects that are anti-body, that is the body of Christ. The guys believe that the core issue is that the atoning work of Jesus is only offered through there particular movement. In order to be saved, you must adhere to their doctrine and follow their procedures. This belief is foundational to their system. Their body has bought into the belief that absolutely no one outside of their religion can be saved. It is their leader that holds the ultimate key to salvation. Some of the sects that fit into this category are Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy and Baptist Bride. Remember the key issue is that not whether you think they are saved, but they believe that you are not saved. Another major key component of these anti body cults is that they tend to do stuff in secret, not inclusive administrative meetings, but secret inclusive meetings, i.e. the masons.
Roman Catholicism is perhaps the most popular movement of these cults. It has a rich tradition dating way back to the time of Christ. The heart of the religion is catered around Vatican City, which is located in the center of Rome. Thanks to the schism of the Catholic church, they were able to own their own land. As previously mentioned the catholic church holds the key to salvation and apart from the congregation no one is saved. To be excommunicated from Catholicism is a one way ticket to hell. Catholics claimed that the apostle Peter was the first Pope because Jesus gave him the keys, “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven...”(Matt 16:19, HCSB). This idea paved the way for the Catholic religion. The Catholic religion revolves around the idea of the transfer of grace. They trace their roots back to when Peter received it from Jesus and thus became the first Pope. The Pope then transfers the grace to the lay-leaders and then the congregation. Salvation through Catholicism must be achieved regularly, for one does not know the time of his death, therefore he must always be ready and this requires constant need for grace. The sacraments are the basic method in which salvation is achieved. The pope infuses the saving grace he receives to them and thus it is dispersed among the congregation. There are three basic sacraments that deal with full salvation: baptism, confirmation, in which you are filled in the Spirit and the Eucharist which makes your salvation new. These are some of the basics of Roman Catholicism. They fit the category of anti body cults simply because you must be part of the Roman Catholic religion in order to be saved. Remember when you are talking to them, it’s not a matter of their salvation, but yours, they are convinced that they are saved and that you are not.