And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. (Mt 16:18).
Daniel and Revelations both predict tribulation and suffering for the Church as the end times approach. However, God's victory is foretold and assured. Even though the human institutions of Christ's Church have become corrupted, that is not reason to turn away from the Church, rather it is incumbent upon us to pray for the Church, and to pray for discernment to know the Truth and not follow the false teachings of a corrupted institution. This is part of Satan's plan to steal souls - those who blindly follow the Church's lead are being led astray; vigilance is required by all.
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. (Mt 16:18).
Daniel and Revelations both predict tribulation and suffering for the Church as the end times approach. However, God's victory is foretold and assured. Even though the human institutions of Christ's Church have become corrupted, that is not reason to turn away from the Church, rather it is incumbent upon us to pray for the Church, and to pray for discernment to know the Truth and not follow the false teachings of a corrupted institution. This is part of Satan's plan to steal souls - those who blindly follow the Church's lead are being led astray; vigilance is required by all.
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