Fundamental Beliefs Fundamental Beliefs

Baptists Catholicism Baptists Catholicism

Trinity-- God is one God who exists in three Trinity-- God is one God who exists in three Trinity-- God is one God who exists in three Trinity-- God is one God who exists in three
persons equally. The Father, the Son, and the persons equally. The Father, the Son, and the persons equally. The Father, the Son, and the persons equally. The Father, the Son, and the
Holy Spirit.1 Holy Spirit.11 Holy Spirit.1 Holy Spirit.11
Scripture is absolute authority. 2 The Magisterium, Traditions, and the Bible are Scripture is absolute authority. 2 The Magisterium, Traditions, and the Bible are
Sola Scriptura--(by Scripture alone) all equal forms of authority. 12 Sola Scriptura--(by Scripture alone) all equal forms of authority. 12
The Bible consists of exactly 66 Books. 39 in The Bible consists of 73 books 13 which include The Bible consists of exactly 66 Books. 39 in The Bible consists of 73 books 13 which include
the Old Testament; and 27 in the New the Old Testament, New Testament and parts the Old Testament; and 27 in the New the Old Testament, New Testament and parts
Testament. 3 All writing was completed before of the Apocryphal books. (additional books not Testament. 3 All writing was completed before of the Apocryphal books. (additional books not
the end of the 1st Century A.D. added until 1546 A.D.) 14 the end of the 1st Century A.D. added until 1546 A.D.) 14
Only Jesus Christ is sinless and perfect.4 Jesus, His mother Mary and possibly others Only Jesus Christ is sinless and perfect.4 Jesus, His mother Mary and possibly others
were sinless.15 were sinless. 15
Sin is any disobedience to God’s commands. All There are two types of sin: Mortal and Venial. Sin is any disobedience to God’s commands. All There are two types of sin: Mortal and Venial.
sin will be punished by God and the wages of A Mortal Sin is serious sin that causes spiritual sin will be punished by God and the wages of A Mortal Sin is serious sin that causes spiritual
EVERY sin is eternal separation from Him.5 death. Venial Sin is a less serious sin that EVERY sin is eternal separation from Him. 5 death. Venial Sin is a less serious sin that
cannot cause eternal separation from God. 16 cannot cause eternal separation from God. 16
Hell is the final destination of all unbelieving Eternal Hell is the final destination, but only Hell is the final destination of all unbelieving Eternal Hell is the final destination, but only
individuals. It is a place created for for those who have committed Moral Sins individuals. It is a place created for for those who have committed Moral Sins
punishment in Eternal, Conscious Torment.6 (serious sins).17 punishment in Eternal, Conscious Torment.6 (serious sins). 17
Purgatory is a temporary destination of those Purgatory is a temporary destination of those
who have committed Venial Sins (less who have committed Venial Sins (less
offensive sins); a place of limbo prior to offensive sins); a place of limbo prior to
Heaven.18 Heaven.18
Believers only pray to God. There is no It is necessary to pray to God, Mary and Believers only pray to God. There is no It is necessary to pray to God, Mary and
Scriptural example of prayers to anyone other numerous saints for intervention. 19 Scriptural example of prayers to anyone other numerous saints for intervention. 19
than God.7 than God.7
Salvation is a free gift from God. It is by faith in Salvation is attained through Jesus and Salvation is a free gift from God. It is by faith in Salvation is attained through Jesus and
Jesus Christ "alone".8 Forgiveness of sins is through the personal work of the seven Jesus Christ "alone".8 Forgiveness of sins is through the personal work of the seven
never determined upon Good Works.9 One is Sacraments of the Catholic Church: Baptism, never determined upon Good Works. 9 One is Sacraments of the Catholic Church: Baptism,
unable to attain Eternal Life though good Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing unable to attain Eternal Life though good Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing
deeds, baptism or any other act of work. of the sick, Holy orders, and Matrimony. 20 deeds, baptism or any other act of work. of the sick, Holy orders, and Matrimony. 20
Whoever places their faith and trust Only members of the Catholic Church are able Whoever places their faith and trust Only members of the Catholic Church are able
entirely in Jesus Christ are saved and will exist to be saved.21 entirely in Jesus Christ are saved and will exist to be saved.21
with Him in eternity.10 with Him in eternity.10
Documentation from the Bible Documentation from the Bible
1)Isaiah 44:6-8, Genesis 1:26, Isaiah 6:8, Matthew 28:19 2) 2 Timothy 2:16-17, 1 Corinthians 4:6, Acts 1)Isaiah 44:6-8, Genesis 1:26, Isaiah 6:8, Matthew 28:19 2) 2 Timothy 2:16-17, 1 Corinthians 4:6, Acts
17:11 3) Revelation 22:18, Luke 24:44-45, Jude 3 4) Hebrews 4:15, 1 Peter 2:22, 2 Corinthians 5:21 5) 17:11 3) Revelation 22:18, Luke 24:44-45, Jude 3 4) Hebrews 4:15, 1 Peter 2:22, 2 Corinthians 5:21 5)
Romans 3:23, James 1:10, 1 John 3:4 6) Matthew 18:8, Matthew 25:46, Daniel 12:2 7) Matthew 6:7-13, Romans 3:23, James 1:10, 1 John 3:4 6) Matthew 18:8, Matthew 25:46, Daniel 12:2 7) Matthew 6:7-13,
John 14:13-14, 8) Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 10:18 9) Ephesians 2:9, Galatians 3:1-3, Isaiah 64:6 10) John 14:13-14, 8) Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 10:18 9) Ephesians 2:9, Galatians 3:1-3, Isaiah 64:6 10)
Romans 10:9-10; 13, Acts 4:12, John 14:3 Romans 10:9-10; 13, Acts 4:12, John 14:3
Documentation 0f the Catholic Church Documentation 0f the Catholic Church
11)Isaiah 44:6-8, Genesis 1:26, Isaiah 6:8, Matthew 28:19 12)CCC chapter 1, article 2 13)CCC 120 14) 11)Isaiah 44:6-8, Genesis 1:26, Isaiah 6:8, Matthew 28:19 12)CCC chapter 1, article 2 13)CCC 120 14)
Council of Trent 1546 A.D. 15)CCC 508 16)CCC 1854-1863 17)CCC 1033 18)CCC 1030 19)CCC 2683 20) Council of Trent 1546 A.D. 15)CCC 508 16)CCC 1854-1863 17)CCC 1033 18)CCC 1030 19)CCC 2683 20)
CCC 1129 21)CCC 816,846 CCC 1129 21)CCC 816, 846

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