When did the Roman Catholic Church begin?

Summary

The sermon traces the development of the Roman Catholic Church, suggesting its roots lie in the subtle shift from valuing God's Word to prioritizing tradition, even citing influences from Pope Gregory the Great and Augustine's theology. The discussion points to a tension within Augustine's thought, representing an early divergence that would later manifest as the distinct paths of Catholicism and Protestantism. The practical takeaway is to guard against tradition overshadowing the authority of Scripture in church practice.