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Christ's Representative? BY RYAN HICKS © 1999 Ryan Hicks |
The Pope claims that he is the "vicar of Christ" or Christ's representative on earth. Yet, when we compare the most basic aspects of Christ with the Pope we see that he is nothing more than an imposter and leader of the church of anti-Christ.
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| "My kingdom is not of this world" (John 18:36) | Rules a worldly kingdom and conquers through fear and slaughter. |
| Wore a crown of thorns (Matthew 27:29; Mark 15:17; John 19:2, 5) | Wears a triple crown of immense value |
| Washed His disciples' feet (John 13:5) | Has kings and leaders to kiss his feet |
| Paid tribute (Matthew 17:24-27) | Receives it |
| Gave His life for His sheep (John 10:11) | Shears his sheep for his own profit |
| Was poor (2 Corinthians 8:9) | Has an abundance of riches gotten by greedy gain and through robbing widows, orphans, and plundering cities |
| Bore the cross (John 19:16-17) | Has others carry him around |
| Drove out the merchants from the temple three separate times (John 2:14-16; Mark 11:15; Matthew 21:12) | Eagerly welcomes them |
| Gave a New Testament | Adds to and takes away from it (Revelation 21:18-19) |