GROWING IN THE MIDST OF CHALLENGES

            In our discussion last meeting I have many things that I understood, but there are some that I need to emphasize.  In Roman Catholic expansion and growth of the church, there is always opposition and challenges always existed. It is because they claim that they should be the one who rule over all the Christians. This claim made them very weak, when we will look at the historical development. I learned that the book of Romans does not support the idea that Peter is the first pope. Because of this I understand more about the history of the Catholic Church. I also found new idea how to refute the catholic leaders who claim that Peter is the first pope of the Catholic Church. 

            I look at the church in those times as a materialistic; it is because they just fight against teach other to determine who will be the one to lead the whole Christians. As I observe the history, most of the leaders of the Catholic Church want to lead. As I learned in our class one thing that I should always remember that I should focus on sharing the Gospel of Christ not on any of my vested interest.  Christians also should defend the truth not making ourselves great but it should be for the glory of our God. For me I should always be vigilant because sometimes as a leader many people will idolize us instead of becoming loyal to the Lord. As minister of Christ I will always focus on what is ahead that is Christ not on our own good and glory.