1 Timothy 2:4-6
New King James Version
4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time, (No one else paid the price.)
There is absolutely nothing wrong in what the Pope said, if you bother to read his words. I’m not a huge fan of this Pope so far, but this article is a bigoted, Catholic hit piece.
"... invite you to pray, entrusting our prayers to the intercession of Our Lady of Coromoto, and Saints José Gregorio Hernández and Sister Carmen Rendiles.”
These people didn't die for our sins & can't intercede for us, only Jesus can. He wants to draw them back to the Roman Catholic Church.
1 Timothy 2:4-6 New King James Version 4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time,
Timothy 2:4-6 speaks of the entry into the Kingdom of Heaven and not prayer or intercession.
That is to say that if one does not recognize or acknowledge Jesus, the act of God incarnate and subsequent sacrifice on The Cross for our sins, one does not gain entry into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Does NOT say that one can not ask for intercession from those already in Heaven for a little help in this world.
In fact Timothy 2:4-6 makes no mention of prayer.
In addition. If one were to understand that text in that context, every Christian would be guilty of heresy, time and again, since Christians everywhere ask friends and family to pray for them when they feel they need a bit of help during trying times.
Logical fallacy, appeal to the unknown. If praying to anyone besides the Father Jesus it would have been specifically mentioned in the O.T. or the N.T. & it isn't.
The New Testament emphasizes intercession as the act of praying on behalf of others, reflecting a communal and selfless commitment to the well-being of fellow believers and others. In 1 Timothy 2:1–2, the Apostle Paul urges believers to make petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for all people, including kings and those in authority, so that believers may live peaceful and godly lives.
This passage underscores the importance of praying for others, not only for personal needs but also for the broader social and spiritual order.
Jesus Christ is portrayed as the ultimate intercessor, mediating between God and humanity. Hebrews 7:25 states that Christ is able to save completely those who come to God through Him because He always lives to intercede for them.
Similarly, Romans 8:34 affirms that Christ, who died and was raised, is at the right hand of God and intercedes for believers.
This intercession is not seen as a mere human petition but as a divine act rooted in His eternal role as the one mediator between God and mankind (1 Timothy 2:5).
The New Testament also encourages believers to intercede for one another. James 5:16 highlights the power of the prayer of a righteous person, stating that such prayers are effective and can lead to healing.
Ephesians 6:18 calls believers to pray at all times in the Spirit, making supplication for all the saints.
Acts 12:5 records that the church was earnestly praying for Peter while he was in prison, illustrating the practice of communal intercession.
While some Christian traditions interpret these passages as supporting intercession by saints in heaven, Evangelical Christians argue that the New Testament does not provide scriptural support for invoking saints in heaven for intercession, emphasizing instead that believers should pray directly to God through Christ.
Nevertheless, the New Testament clearly affirms that intercession—praying for others—is a vital and biblically grounded practice among believers.
Not the same thing. Asking family and friends to pray for someone is not the same as asking dead people for help. We don't pray to Paul or Peter. We pray to our Lord ONLY. Saul went to the witch of Endor to ask Samuel for help---didn't turn out too well for him! Jus sayin.
"And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;"
Seems to me asking sinners, who are DEAD in their sins, may bear less fruit than asking for intercession from those who have been forgiven all their sins and fully alive in heaven alongside The Lord.
1 Timothy 2:4-6 New King James Version 4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time, (No one else paid the price.)
There is absolutely nothing wrong in what the Pope said, if you bother to read his words. I’m not a huge fan of this Pope so far, but this article is a bigoted, Catholic hit piece.
"... invite you to pray, entrusting our prayers to the intercession of Our Lady of Coromoto, and Saints José Gregorio Hernández and Sister Carmen Rendiles.”
These people didn't die for our sins & can't intercede for us, only Jesus can. He wants to draw them back to the Roman Catholic Church.
1 Timothy 2:4-6 New King James Version 4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time,
Timothy 2:4-6 speaks of the entry into the Kingdom of Heaven and not prayer or intercession.
That is to say that if one does not recognize or acknowledge Jesus, the act of God incarnate and subsequent sacrifice on The Cross for our sins, one does not gain entry into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Does NOT say that one can not ask for intercession from those already in Heaven for a little help in this world.
In fact Timothy 2:4-6 makes no mention of prayer.
In addition. If one were to understand that text in that context, every Christian would be guilty of heresy, time and again, since Christians everywhere ask friends and family to pray for them when they feel they need a bit of help during trying times.
Logical fallacy, appeal to the unknown. If praying to anyone besides the Father Jesus it would have been specifically mentioned in the O.T. or the N.T. & it isn't.
The New Testament emphasizes intercession as the act of praying on behalf of others, reflecting a communal and selfless commitment to the well-being of fellow believers and others. In 1 Timothy 2:1–2, the Apostle Paul urges believers to make petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for all people, including kings and those in authority, so that believers may live peaceful and godly lives. This passage underscores the importance of praying for others, not only for personal needs but also for the broader social and spiritual order.
Jesus Christ is portrayed as the ultimate intercessor, mediating between God and humanity. Hebrews 7:25 states that Christ is able to save completely those who come to God through Him because He always lives to intercede for them. Similarly, Romans 8:34 affirms that Christ, who died and was raised, is at the right hand of God and intercedes for believers. This intercession is not seen as a mere human petition but as a divine act rooted in His eternal role as the one mediator between God and mankind (1 Timothy 2:5).
The New Testament also encourages believers to intercede for one another. James 5:16 highlights the power of the prayer of a righteous person, stating that such prayers are effective and can lead to healing. Ephesians 6:18 calls believers to pray at all times in the Spirit, making supplication for all the saints. Acts 12:5 records that the church was earnestly praying for Peter while he was in prison, illustrating the practice of communal intercession.
While some Christian traditions interpret these passages as supporting intercession by saints in heaven, Evangelical Christians argue that the New Testament does not provide scriptural support for invoking saints in heaven for intercession, emphasizing instead that believers should pray directly to God through Christ. Nevertheless, the New Testament clearly affirms that intercession—praying for others—is a vital and biblically grounded practice among believers.
You're proving my point.
Not the same thing. Asking family and friends to pray for someone is not the same as asking dead people for help. We don't pray to Paul or Peter. We pray to our Lord ONLY. Saul went to the witch of Endor to ask Samuel for help---didn't turn out too well for him! Jus sayin.
I have news for you.
The saints are more alive than you or I.
Colossians 2:13
"And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;"
Seems to me asking sinners, who are DEAD in their sins, may bear less fruit than asking for intercession from those who have been forgiven all their sins and fully alive in heaven alongside The Lord.
Is it Biblical to pray to a dead Saint? If it is in scripture okay, if not in the NT I will refrain.
Is a saint dead?
No, a Saint is not dead, he is with the Lord.
When you bow your head and pray to a Saint, is that not a form of worship?
This pope is no different from the last one, he's less evil but still wicked. There's a reason he was chosen by the Vatican.
I was at catholic mass today and my priest did not mention anything about Venezuala.
Must have someone who truly adheres to the Faith then.
Pray to Jesus and skip all this mysterious babylonian trash! Shoo poopy butt-pants leo, shoo
-2 of my Babylonian fanbase is here! Hoorah hoorah!
Now drop and give me 30 Hail Mary's, maggots!