[Greek] μολογέω (homologeō), [Latin] confitere, [French] fouler, [German] hineinpressen: to confess, to assent, to admit, acknowledge; 25 scriptural references
Greek Hellenism: This term means to admit, to agree in statement, to bear witness, to say the same thing, to acknowledge, to make an affirmation, and to promise.
Andocides’ On the Mysteries 1.29: “I have never admitted guilt and that I have not a single offense against the two goddesses.”
Herodotus’ The Histories 4.154: “Now begins the part in which Therean’s and Cyrenean’s stories agree.”
Herodotus’ The Histories 2.18: “The response of the oracle of Ammon in fact bears witness to my opinion.”
Plato’s Phaedrus 231d:”They confess that they are insane, rather than in their right mind, they know they are foolish.”
Old Testament: This term means to praise, to give thanks, to confess, to vow, to promise, to give something to God, to swear, and to take an oath.
Mt.7:23: [Jesus]: “I will declare to them solemnly, ‘I never knew. Depart from me, you evildoers.'” (Jesus criticizes evil and corrupt disciples, prophets, and clergy will be rejected by Jesus on the day of judgment. Even those disciples who exorcise demons and perform healings will be excluded. Entrance into the kingdom of heaven is only for those who do the will of the Father.)
What is a false prophet?
- One can be a ravenous wolve in a sheep’s clothing.
- By their fruits you will know them.
- A rotten tree cannot bear good fruit.
What is a true disciple?
- Not everyone who says, ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the kingdom of heaven.
- The only one who does the will of the Father will enter the kingdom of heaven.
- Prophesying, driving out demons, and doing mighty deeds no longer matter if one does not follow God’s will.
Mt.10:32: “Everyone who acknowledges Me before others I will acknowledge before My heavenly Father.” (Those who deny Him will be denied by the Son of Man at the judgment.)
Jn.9:22: “The blind man’s parents said [they did not know his sin was able to see] because they were afraid of the Jews, for the Jews agreed that if anyone who acknowledged Him as the Messiah, he would be expelled from the seminary.” (The parents were fearful of repercussions from the authorities for acknowledging Jesus as Messiah.)
Jn.12:42: “Nevertheless, many, even among the authorities, believed in Jesus, but because of the Pharisees they did not acknowledge it openly in order not to be expelled from the synagogue.” (Although Jesus had performed may signs in their presence, unbelief persisted among the Jews. For they preferred human praise rather than the glory of God.)
Acts 24:14: “But this I do admit to you, that according to the Way, which they call a sect, I worship the God of our ancestors.” (This new group of Christian were seen according to Judaism and the secular world.)
Rom.10:9: “For, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” (In the first century, confessing Jesus as Lord was frequently quite hazardous in familial, social, and economical relationships.)
1Tim.6:12: “Compete well for the faith. Lay hold of eternal life, to which you were called when you made the noble confession in the presence of many witnesses.” (Christians are likened to athletes who must run the Christian life. Paul demand Timothy to have total dedication and witness to Christ.)
Tit.1:16: “They [rebels, idle talkers, and deceivers] claim to know God, but by their deeds they deny Him. They are vile, disobedient, and unqualified for any good deed.” (Faith is also defined and illustrated by one’s works. Evildoers, by their own actions, deny God.)
1Jn.1:9: “If we acknowledge our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive our sins an cleanse us from every wrongdoing.” (Denial of the existence of sin is self-deception. There is also the continual possibility and recurrence of sin. Forgiveness and deliverance from sin through Christ is assured through acknowledgement of them.)
Questionable comments by Cardinal Grech (part of Pope Francis’s inner circle):
“The female deaconate would be a “natural deepening of the Lord’s will.” (Cardinal Grech arrogantly presumes to know the Lord’s will!)
“Synodality is ingrained in the nature of God. I felt we are not bringing something new.” (Cardinal Grech admits that synodality means changing the Catholic faith.)
“Once we become more synodal, the Church will be in a better position to address particular issues.” (Cardinal Grech believes that Jesus’ Church must change to adapt to the world’s concerns.)
Conclusion:
Confide, confident, confess, confession, avow, adjure, jury, jurisdiction
In Greek Hellenism and other eras, agreeing can take on many forms, uses, and variations.
In the Old Testament, this term takes on the notion of swearing or taking an oath.
In the New Testament, confessing Jesus as the Messiah was considered quite dangerous in the first century. In our current secular society, Christians who profess Jesus’ teachings also may experience peer pressure, persecution, shame, and martyrdom. Christians expressing pro-life values and traditional values can often receive opposition or ridicule.
Update: It seems that Pope Francis and his inner circle, in their outreach to the LGBTQ community, seem to be very much beholden to this identity groups’ interests and demands.
The German Catholic bishops continue to “reform” and “renew” itself into heresy, schism, decline, and irrelevance This is what happens when Synodality is taken to its eventual conclusion: a worldly Church unrecognizable to the Church that Jesus established.
Pope Francis criticizes the German Church not for their heresies but because they are “moving too fast”. Pope Francis sought to “reform” and “renew” the Church on a “piece-meal” fashion.
Pope Francis Fiducia Supplicans is an example of “piece-meal reform.” This document states Church teachings against homosexual marriage and yet introduces “non-liturgical blessings” for (“irregular unions” )same-sex unions. This document essentially speaks from both sides of its mouth at the same time. Stating Church teaching and introducing “non-liturgical “blessings” for sinful unions.
Pope Francis continued to swear allegiance to his fellow Modernists and Synodalists in seeking to remake Jesus’ Church into a worldly synodal Church made in the image of man and his lived experiences. As a result, we are paying the consequences of becoming a Church moving with the world..
Pope Francis and his inner circle are evidently paying lip service and refusing to follow the Church’s teachings against homosexuality. They are NOT following Jesus’ command to sin no more (Jn.8:11). These clergy, in failing to speak of Church teachings (condemnations)against sin, are actually putting many mortal souls in eternal power. These clergy are failing in their duty and responsibility to bring souls into heaven.
Those clergy and laity who do not follow Jesus’ command to sin no more are walking in darkness (Jn.8:12). They are not acknowledging Jesus comman
Unfortunately, there continue to be far too few clergy who dare to state traditional Church teachings. Several of these clergy have been deposed, removed, censured by Pope Francis and his sycophant “pope-splainers.”
Many clergy are fearful of speaking out against Church matters and evil for fear of repercussions from their superiors or the Vatican. Yet, we greatly courageous Cardinals, bishops, and priest, but not cowardly ones.
Unfortunately, too many cardinals, bishops, and priests seek human praise as they seek advancement in the Church. These clergy often remain silent and cowardly about serious Church issues for fear of losing on out appointments by superiors.
Pope Francis synodal efforts to remake Jesus’ Church into worldly synodal Church in the image of man. This is how worldly values, paganism, and sin enters the Church. Fiducia Supplicans is a perfect example of this.
There will be perhaps many pastors and clergy in eternal damnation for failing in their responsibilities to bring souls into heaven. What could be examples for their downfall? Cowardice, worldliness, greed, notoriety, power, wealth (mansions???), failings in their liturgical duties, disregard and blindness to sin. etc. Even evil prophets and healers will be excluded.
In our Church, we are continuing to be in the battle between conservative (traditional) Catholics and Modernist Catholics who are seeking to remake Jesus’ Church in a synodal Church in the image of man. These Modernists continue to pursue their heretical and schismatic efforts in the Church.
Traditional and conservative (Catholic clergy and laity) are continuing be marginalized and persecuted in light of Traditones Custodes.
The Christian is likened to an athlete must be theologically nourished and prepared for to finish the Christian race of life.
Pope Francis will have to account for how he has contributed in bringing in liturgical confusion, chaos, and division into the Church.
Those Modernist, Synodalist, and progressive priests who do not acknowledge sin will also have to account for their actions before God. It seems that acknowledging sin is part of following God’s will.
Being viewed as Traditional or conservative Catholic under Pope Francis’ papacy has often been filled with marginalization, criticism, and derision by the Vatican. These Traditional Catholics often feel like hiding in the shadows away from the authorities.