You are speaking of the Catholic church. If you read through the entire Bible, you will find almost zero justification for the Catholic church. (one verse, taken out of context, is their justification) Martin Luther realized this, and is the reason the Protestant Reformation began, which brought Christianity back to being Christ-centered, and emphasis that salvation comes from faith in Jesus as your Lord and Savior, not from works.
You are speaking of the Catholic church. If you read through the entire Bible, you will find almost zero justification for the Catholic church. (one verse, taken out of context, is their justification) Martin Luther realized this, and is the reason the Protestant Reformation began, which brought Christianity back to being Christ-centered, and emphasis that salvation comes from faith in Jesus as your Lord and Savior, not from works.