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study on the Pope.
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Matt. 23:9
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Christians are not permitted to religiously call a man his father.
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The word "Pope" is Greek for father. To call the
Pope or a priest "father" is in direct violation of Jesus'
command.
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The office of Pope in the Catholic Church is not an office in the
Lord's church (see THE CHURCH: ORGANIZATION OF THE CHURCH). The
office of Pope is man-made.
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1 Pet. 5:1
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Peter was not the Pope. He was one of many elders in the church.
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Matt. 8:14
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Peter would not qualify as a Pope. He was married (1 Cor. 9:5).
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Peter was an elder (1 Pet. 5:1); therefore, he had to be married
to be qualified (1 Pet. 3:2; Tit. 1:6).
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Acts 10:25-26
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Peter did not accept worship from men as Popes do.
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Gal. 2:11-14
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Peter was fallible. Popes erroneously claim infallibility although
their works prove otherwise.
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Also, see THE CHURCH: ORGANIZATION OF THE CHURCH.
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