The New POPE – The Ultimate Usurper!

Brief Sermon Overview:
Tuesday (April 19, 2005), the Pontificate vacated by
John Paul II has been filled by Benedict XVI.

Formerly known as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the new
pope – in common with all the other occupants of his
office, automatically becomes THE GREATEST USURPER on
the globe!

In the very titles he bears, the Pope takes every
Person in the Godhead and lays personal claim to it,
ensuring that he fits the description of Antichrist
given in 2 Thessalonians 2:3&4.

This message emphasises the scale of the blasphemy
and idolatry involved in the Papacy as the Pope
assumes the titles that properly - and only - belong
to the Godhead:

1. GOD THE FATHER
The Pope is universally referred to as the “Holy
Father” - a title that is only used once in the Bible
(John 17:11) and is exclusively God the Father’s.

2. GOD THE SON
Principally through the title, ‘Supreme Pontiff Of
The Universal Church,’ the Pope stands in the place
of Christ. He usurps all three of our Saviour’s
mediatorial offices of Prophet, Priest and King.

3. GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Pope styles himself the Vicar [representative /
substitute] of Christ on earth – but the Holy Spirit
is the only one who fully represents Christ on this
earth (John 14:16,17&26; 15:26)!

Not without significance is the fact that Benedict
XVI concluded his first speech as Pope with the
words: "Mary is on our side"! Evidently, he is
another devotee of the ecumenical 'goddess'! (cf.
Sermon #3 in this series).