On Pope Francis and Prophecy
At the outset, I must be honest and say those of us who hold the Lord Jesus Christ as the One and Only Way to Heaven and God the Father came down hard on Pope Francis, who passed into Eternity on what is termed Easter Monday, April 21.
The reasons for our being against this pope go far beyond our belief that the Catholic Church puts forth false teaching that varies in demonically inspired ways. This particular pope, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who chose the name Francis upon being elected as Pontiff following the resignation of Pope Benedict in 2013, consistently stated views he held that directly indicated he didnât understand Jesus Christ to be the One and Only Way to Salvation.
My long-time friend and great Bible Prophecy teacher and broadcaster Dr. David Reagan listed for us this popeâs missing the mark about the Lord Jesus Christ and the Salvation issue.
In May of 2013, Pope Francis said that atheists could go to Heaven âif they lead good and honorable lives.â
In July of 2013, when asked if homosexuals could serve as priests, he replied: âIf someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?â
In November of 2015, he proclaimed that âChristians and Muslims are brothers and sisters.â In June 2016, Pope Francis issued his first video. In it, he expressed his belief that all the major religions are different paths to the same God. Following this shocking revelation, the video featured persons from different world religions expressing confidence in their various gods. The video then closed with the pope expressing his belief that regardless of religious profession, âwe are all children of God.â
In May of 2023, he emphasized âdoing goodâ as the principle that unites all humanity. He added, âThe Lord has redeemed all of us, all of us, with the blood of Christ â not just Catholics. Everyone! Even the atheists. Everyone! ⌠We must meet one another doing good.â
In December 2023, he authorized priests to bless same-sex couples.
The apostasy of Pope Francis was reinforced recently when he boldly proclaimed that there are many different roads to God. He made this declaration while speaking in Singapore in September of 2024. Specifically, he said, âThereâs only one God, and each of us has a language to arrive at God. Some are Sikh, Muslim, Hindu, Christian, and they are different paths [to God].â Actually, this was nothing new for him. It was simply a more precise definition of what he had proclaimed in his infamous video of June 2016.
The Climax of Catholic Apostasy
These outreaches to world religions, regardless of the gods they worship, have now come to a climax with Pope Francisâ proclamation that all religions are roads to the same God.
This proclamation makes a mockery of the sacrifice of Jesus. It also makes Jesus a liar when He proclaimed, âI am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Meâ (John 14:6). Further, it is directly contrary to the Apostle Peterâs declaration that âThere is salvation in no one else [except Jesus]; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be savedâ (Acts 4:12).
Source: âDoctrines of Demonsâ: Pope Francis Dies As The Most Influential And Dangerous False Teacher, Berean Review, article by Dr. David Reagan, founder of Lamb, Lion Ministry and Christ In Prophecy]
There is undeniable proof from this popeâs own words throughout his papacy, which tells us that he would greatly diminish, or even eliminate, the death, burial, and Resurrection of our Blessed Lord Jesus Christ.
Any other gospelâŚ
Perhaps no other classification of prophetic indicators exhibits more ubiquitous/prolific such end-time signs in this generation than the category âother gospels.â The Scriptures are found back-to-back and are repeated by the Apostle Paul for emphasis.
âBut though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, If any [man] preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursedâ (Gal. 1:8-9).
This specific prophetic warning for the last generation just before Christâs return is again given by the great apostle and prophet, Paul:
âFor the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fablesâ (2 Tim. 4:3-4).
Satan comes at this generation with a full, frontal assault that no Christian should fail to recognize. Tragically, most do miss the attacks, so wrapped in the entertainment hyperbole of the day are they, their eyes on the glitter and glitz of the Hollywood hucksters of lasciviousness.
Endtime Doctrines and Seducing Spirits
Again, Godâs warning through Paul the apostle is clear about the matter. The endtime generation will experience a great increase in false doctrines that seduce the people of that era.
âNow the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truthâ (1 Tim. 4:1-3).
Sadly, much of the replacement theology of our time âincluding that of the Catholic Churchâ is based in this satanic tripe because of the ignorance of those who hold to the belief that Israel no longer is heir to Godâs promises to them. The blasphemy of claiming God would ever renege on an unconditional promise is held as doctrinal truth by major denominations within Christianity today. I believe it is one of the key elements of doctrinal integrity that will one day separate the Philadelphian Church from the Laodicean (read Rev. 3:7-19).
It is incredible that we could come to this point in the perversion of Godâs truth. But, here we are, right on schedule in relationship to all other prophetic signs of the times, so far as Godâs prophetic Word is concerned.
As disturbing as these blasphemies are, there are others far more troubling, in my view. They are far more troubling because they come, supposedly, from within Christianity. The most egregious examples are the new Bible versions based upon texts other than the authorized.
There isnât space to go into detail here, but the new âBiblesâ that tone down the blood atonement of Christ, His death, burial, and resurrection, or that relegate God to gender-neutral status rather than acknowledging Him in the masculine âthat try to present a message that we shouldnât concern ourselves with things like judgment, punishment, or Hell âthat we shouldnât concern ourselves with Christâs coming again and the prophetic Word, are not Heaven-sent but hell-spawned.
Let us not be deceived by those who seek to diminish Jesus Christ in any form. Letâs not fall for any other gospel, but be fortified and edified by that once given âthe Gospel of Jesus Christ. The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy (Rev. 19:10). That is essential to understand in this last time.