Catholics ever notice how some Protestants?

Question

Catholics ever notice how some Protestants talk about belonging to a "bible church" and assume reading the bible is the same as knowing the context?

It sometimes leave me feeling they've turned Christianity into a comic strip without the superheros and mystical supernatural characteristics of God's Church. Although these persons claim to be members in so-called "bible churches" I never feel the same holiness in their churches or congregations could it be the absence of the blessed sacrament and Christ's real presence?

They lost the understanding of what it is to worship in my opinion. I've got a non-denom community in my neighborhood they now use the chapel as office space and have build a movie theater auditorium for their service which is run like a university study hall where everyone takes out pen and paper. Next addition to the building will be a gymnasium and possibly a swimming pool sounds like more like a family athletic centre than a church. Makes you think they, the leadership authority is running an entertainment business.

kait bless your heart but you fail to advise who decides what are essentials and what are not? This is why the Baptist denomination you belong to is so messed up. There is so much disagreement on what believers are to believe they continue to have endless church splits.

Your arguments in favor of divison is a clear message to me at least that the Baptist denomination does not have authority to instruct God's word.

Answer 1

I agree. I searched for many years for a church that preached the truth of the Lord, that had the very presence of the Lord in all the churches I have been to thru out my life. And not one could preach the truth of the bible. Sure they would read a verse but then come up with some weird meaning of it when I knew for a fact, they were preaching a lie. It wasnt until the Lord led me to HIS Church( the Holy Roman catholic Church) that I finally found what I had been searching for , for so many years. The presence of the Lord and the TRUTH of His word. Jesus is always present in His church and I thank God everyday for leading me there.

A Catholic

Answer 2

I think you are right. I am a convert to Catholicism after the Protestant denomination I had served as a minister for 25 years went further into apostasy. I hungered for the blessed Sacrament and that is what drew me to the Catholic Church. In the Catholic Church there is more Bible teaching and also Christ's real corporeal presence in the Eucharist. There is no greater feeling in worship than being at the foot of the cross with Jesus the living Word.

In Christ
Fr. Joseph

Answer 3

I definitely didn't feel reverent attending a "Bible Church" service several months ago. They had nice things to say about the Bible...but didn't feel close to Christ as with the sacraments in a Mass. I get irritated watching certain Christian channels on TV, they are more worried about getting the "hidden meaning" behind the Bible. Breaking every number and phrase apart to find answers. Christ made it all very clear, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life". That's all you need to know. Hopefully someday they will find Christ present in the Host.

Answer 4

I was speaking with my sister about this just the other day. She is a member of a "bible church" that have all the attributes that you describe - gym, pool, play area, the "church" area itself is used as an office.

She can quote scripture with the best of them, but who does she call when she needs to understand something? Her "idol worshiping" Catholic brother.

Her church has communion twice a year, doesn't have services on Christmas (unless Christmas falls on a Sunday), and nearly anyone can give the service, she says the Spirit could move anyone at any time (while I agree with this in theory, I have issues with just anyone doing something so important - with no training).

I attended a service with her one Sunday and the preacher said "All of those whom God has called to His service, come and partake of this communion, which is symbolic of his body and blood." Knowing I was Catholic, I was pointed out that since I didn't "partake" I wasn't called by God. I spent 15 minutes telling them that 1) I was not in communion with this church, 2) the communion they were offering was NOT the Holy Eucharist, 3) I believe that the Eucharist IS the actual Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of our Lord, 4) since this church wasn't in communion with the Catholic Church, I am not allowed to take communion with them.

I didn't quote scripture, but had more than a few people commend me for understanding what I believe - go figure.

There is nothing more important to me that to be able to spend time in my Catholic Church, the Eucharist in the Tabernacle, the crucifix and the whole air of Holiness. Not to mention the feeling of peace that I get when I walk into a Catholic Church - something that I don't get when I walk into any other denomination.

Answer 5

We, as believers, must believe the same on the essentials of the faith, but beyond that there is great latitude in how a Christian should worship, serve, and live his life. This latitude is what causes so many different flavors of Christianity. Diversity is a good thing, but disunity is not. If two churches disagree doctrinally, it is fine that they remain separate. This separation, though, does not lift the responsibility Christians have to love one another (1 John 4:11-12) – and ultimately be united as one in Christ (John 17:21-22).

Answer 6

I think so. If the Protestants don't believe in Jesus's presence in their churches, their bound to be less reverent. It might also be the praise and worship and clapping of hands. I never been to an actual Protestant service, but I've been inside their churches. It just isn't the same feeling as you get when you walk into the presence of Jesus's Body in the tabernacle. Are you Catholic, too?

Answer 7

We are happy with what is comfortable. I have been to religious services of different denominations and agree that I missed the Eucharist and the rich traditions of the Catholic Church.
I also agree that being able to quote Scripture does not mean that one had knowledge of how and why and where it was put together. We all approach Scripture and worship differently. Thank God that in God's house there is room for all.

Answer 8

Unless a church is based on Bible study and Bible teaching, I don't consider it a proper church. I am glad that I am free to look to the Bible, to learn from it, and improve my soul. I am glad it is preached in Mass and that it is our guide to worship.
BTW I attend protestant services often, and I am glad that the ones that I have seen do too.

Answer 9

Yeah, that kind of church wouldn't meet my spiritual needs but if it works for some people, I don't see the problem. Of course the Catholic church seems more holy to you and me because that is what we grew up with and what we are used to.

Answer 10

What you feel is really irrelevant. Paul addressed the believers as saints. Saints means the holy ones. God sees the believers as a holy priesthood. Or do you have a problem with how God sees His people?