The Roman Catholic Church v. Baptist

"Pater noster qui es in caelis" - The Lord's PrayerI really think I've ruined this debate almost beyond repair, so hopefully I'll be able to find a time where I can guarantee my ability to do a good job and rechallenge my opponent. I need to plan better.I appreciate my opponent's not adding any more arguments, because he theoretically could have destroyed me by throwing out as many new contentions as possible and making it nearly impossible for me to address them all. Contention I - Salvation A. Exclusion from Salvation This is completely topical, I must have been sleep-typing last round or I accidentally mixed this contention up with another. First, let us look at this logically. If Jesus' death alone was sufficient for all of us to be saved, then why does the Bible even exist? Why are there Christians? If Jesus' death alone brought us to salvation, we would have no need to know anything about him, because we would be guaranteed salvation no matter what. Now I will show sciptural support that salvation is not guaranteed. Colossians 1:23 reads:"(23) si tamen permanetis in fide fundati et stabiles et immobiles a spe evangelii, quod audistis, quod praedicatum est in universa creatura, quae sub caelo est, cuius factus sum ego Paulus minister." (Biblia Sacra Vulgata) "(23) if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. (New International Version)What's the point of having faith if your salvation is guaranteed no matter what? Also, 1 Timothy 5:15:"(15) iam enim quaedam conversae sunt retro Satanam." (Biblia Sacra Vulgata) "(15) Some have in fact already turned away to follow Satan." (New International Version) How can you turn away if salvation is guaranteed? James 1:12:"(12) Beatus vir, qui suffert tentationem, quia, cum probatus fuerit, accipiet coronam vitae, quam repromisit Deus diligentibus se." (Biblia Sacra Vulgata) "(12) Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. " (New International Version)This clearly shows that if you don't remain true, salvation is not guaranteed. I can provide more passages if needed, but I've already used too many characters on this one contention.B. Works Probably the strongest support that I can provide for my position would be Matthew 25:31-45, "The Sheep and the Goats". It's quite long, so for a change I'll only quote it from the New International Version."(31)“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. (32)All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. (33) He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.(34) “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. (35)For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, (36)I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ (37) “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? (38) When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? (39) When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’(40) “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ (41) “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. (42) For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, (43) I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’(44) “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’ (45) “He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’” (New International Version) Notice how in this passage the only criterion for determining eternal reward or eternal punishment is works. Also, look at Luke 13:14, I'm running low on characters because of that last bit and can't quote it. C. Baptism That's why you have Confirmation. If you want to abandon the Church, that's your chance. Reading the CCC (1285) we see: "Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "sacraments of Christian initiation," whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace." Contention II - Justification and SacramentsA. Jesus and JustificationI don't see how this even addresses my argument, to be honest, it just looks like a wall of scripture. Like your own quote from the CCC said "All who die in God's grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation". There seems to be no issue. Contention III - Doctrine not following scripture B. Need the Roman Catholic Church Belief in Christ will not ensure your salvation no matter what, as I have shown in Contention I (B should probably fall under Contention I in terms of subject). I'm running low on characters now, so no Biblia Sacra Vulgata (no one would have probably read it anyway). Mark 13:13 says: "(13) Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved." (NIV) Implies if you don't stand firm to the end, you will not be saved. Romans 2:6-8: "(8) God will repay each person according to what they have done. (7) To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life." (NIV) Pretty straightforward. Galatians 6:7-9: "(7) Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. (8) Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. (9) Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." (NIV) If you sow good deads, you will reap eternal reward. C. IdolatryI challenge my opponent to provide a more reliable source than a singular quote from Pope Pius IX. A general defense of the Catholic tradition of praying to saints will be provided.1 Timothy 2:1-4: "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people- (2) for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (3)This is good, and pleases God our Savior, (4) who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth." (NIV) James 15:16 "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." (NIV) Contention IV - ContradictionsA. Infallibility of Church and PopeI never thought it possible that someone could believe the Bible infallible yet reject the possibility of the Pope being infallible (at least in theory). As people, the Pope and members of the Church are capable of sinning/failing. When it comes to official dogmatic teachings, however, they are guided by the Holy Spirit to be infallible. TopicalityI don't know what I was thinking when I said that one contention that was topical was not, but I do actually believe Contention IV to be somewhat non-topical. Out of characters.