Why Rome Was Never In Charge: The Forgotten Church Wars

In this episode, we trace the rise of the papacy from a humble local bishop to the self-proclaimed Vicar of Christ ruling over the global church.

We’ll uncover how the office of the Pope developed century by century, why the Bible never mentions it, and how politics, forged documents, and power struggles shaped what became the Roman Catholic system.

From Peter’s rebuke in Galatians to the Great Schism that split the papacy in two, this video exposes how history, not Scripture, created the papal throne. And we’ll answer the ultimate question:
👉 If Christ alone is the Head of the Church, why does Rome insist we need another?

If you want solid, biblical analysis of church history and reform theology, this episode will challenge and equip you.

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Chapters:
00:00 – The Office of the Pope: Not in the Bible
00:45 – What the New Testament Says About Church Leadership
02:00 – Elders and Deacons: The Only Biblical Offices
03:20 – Peter, Paul, and the Myth of Papal Authority
04:20 – The Slow Rise of the Roman Bishop’s Power
05:10 – The Forgeries and Politics Behind the Papacy
06:00 – The Great Schism: When There Were Three Popes
07:15 – Who Had the Keys? The Crisis of Authority
08:00 – The Reformation’s Response to Rome
09:20 – Why the Reformers Called the Pope the Antichrist
10:30 – The True Church Model: Local Elders, Christ as Head
11:20 – Jesus Left His Word, Not a Pope
12:00 – The Real Question: Is Christ Enough?