No Pope in the First Century?
Some Christians argue that there was no single bishop who governed the Church of Rome in the first and early to mid-second century. They assert this historical claim as a challenge to the early papacy because the Catholic claim concerning the papacy involves Peter’s...
God: A Creator of Evil?
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Do Catholics Get Paul Wrong on Traditions?
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James on Abraham’s Justification–Are Catholics Missing the Whole Point?
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No Pope in the First Century?
Some Christians argue that there was no single bishop who governed the Church of Rome in the first and early to mid-second century. They assert this historical claim as a challenge to the early papacy because the Catholic claim concerning the papacy involves Peter’s...
Justification: Declaration or Transformation?
One of the major divides among Christians is their view of justification. Some understand justification as merely a declaration by God that we are just—regardless of our interior state of holiness. Others, like Catholics, view justification as being rooted in our...
Baptism is the New Circumcision
When it comes to infant baptism, Colossians 2:11-12 is a go-to text. But some Protestants aren’t convinced. So what’s their hang-up? Let’s take a look. We’ll start with the text itself. There, Paul teaches that baptism is the New Testament fulfillment of circumcision....
Wasn’t Jesus (John 1:14) and Stephen (Acts 6:8) also full of grace?
Full Question Was Mary the only one who was “full of grace"? Or were Jesus (John 1:14) and Stephen (Acts 6:8) also full of grace? Answer It is true that both Jesus and Stephen are said to be “full of grace” in the English translations. However, the Greek phrase that...
Did the Apostles Practice Confession?
Full Question Did the apostles practice confession? Answer There is no direct evidence that they did. However, we can reasonably infer that they did. First, we can assume that they would have administered the sacrament of confession given the fact that Christ gave...
What Does Jesus Mean by the Log in Our Own Eyes in Matt. 7:3?
Full Question Jesus says in Matthew 7:3, “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?” What does he mean? Answer What Jesus means is that we tend to see the faults of others without recognizing that we are...
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