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EPISODE · May 19, 2025 · 32 MIN

Why the Office of the Pope Is Unbiblical

from Following Jesus · host David Cipriano

A new pope has just been elected (Pope Leo XIV). But in this episode, I’m going to show you why the office of the pope is unbiblical. I’ll explain what the pope is and what authority he has, and I’ll give you seven reasons to reject the papacy.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow Jesus.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip7 Unbiblical Things That the Catholic Church Teaches - https://youtu.be/mIxfwuZHKfEIs Baptism Required for Salvation? - https://youtu.be/2xPTVTw3UJM0:00 Intro0:32 What exactly is the pope?2:29 The office of the pope is nowhere in the Bible.4:38 Peter was not the first pope.7:37 What was the rock that Jesus built His church on?11:01 Jesus gave Peter the keys of the kingdom of Heaven.13:04 Further evidence that Peter wasn’t the first pope16:30 There was no pope in the early church.19:01 The Bible does not teach papal succession.21:07 The pope does not have infallible authority.24:42 There have been many bad popes.27:11 The pope has been given an unbiblical level of authority.29:27 Christ alone is the head of the church.Bible passages used in this episode:Matthew 16:15-19, Matthew 16:21-23, Matthew 8:14, Colossians 1:18, 1 Peter 5:1-4All verses are in the King James Version (KJV).In this episode, I reference and quote from the Code of Canon Law, the Council of Nicaea, the First Council of Constantinople, the Council of Ephesus, the Shepherd of Hermas, the Didache, the First Vatican Council, the Second Council of Nicaea, Unam Sanctam, and the Fifth Lateran Council. I also mention the following church fathers and popes: Pope Leo XIV, Augustine, John Chrysostom, Basil of Seleucia, Pope Liberius, Pope Honorius I, Pope John XII, Pope Benedict IX, Pope Alexander VI, Pope Francis, Pope Boniface VIII.I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link!https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555

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