The Best Argument for Sola Scriptura?

by Karlo Broussard | Jul 26, 2023 | Articles, Dogmatic Theology/Apologetics

Catholics often critique the Protestant doctrine of sola scriptura by saying it’s self-defeating. The reasoning usually goes something like this: 1) sola scriptura claims that we shouldn’t assent to any doctrine as infallible unless it’s found in Scripture; 2) The...

Did Jesus Literally Become Sin?

by Karlo Broussard | Feb 22, 2023 | Articles, Dogmatic Theology/Apologetics

In today’s reading from 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2, we’re told that, “for our sake [God] made [Jesus] to be sin who did not know sin” (v. 21). Wait! How in the world can Jesus be made sin? Who wants to follow a Messiah that becomes sin? Some Christians interpret this to...

Using the Bible to Explain Original Sin

by Karlo Broussard | Jan 11, 2023 | Articles, Dogmatic Theology/Apologetics

Original sin is one of those topics that divide Christians. Those of us who believe in it profess that it’s essential to Jesus’ saving mission. It’s the reason why we need to be “born again” to “see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). Those who reject original sin might...

God Puts His Money Where His Mouth Is

by Karlo Broussard | Dec 20, 2022 | Articles, Dogmatic Theology/Apologetics

One thing that divides Catholics and some Protestants is the understanding of justification, a theological term that’s generally used to signify a Christian being in a right relationship with God—meaning he is no longer subject to condemnation on account of sin. The...

Sola Scriptura is Not So Easy to Kill

by Karlo Broussard | Oct 3, 2022 | Articles, Dogmatic Theology/Apologetics

When it comes to the Protestant doctrine of sola scriptura (Latin, “scripture alone”), Catholics have some popular rejoinders. One of the most popular is captured in the phrase, “Where’s that in the Bible?” The idea here is this: for a Protestant, Scripture alone...

St. Peter’s Secret Popes

by Karlo Broussard | Jul 18, 2022 | Articles, Dogmatic Theology/Apologetics

Protestant apologists often argue against the papacy along the following line: if Peter were the first pope, as Catholics say he was, then we’d expect to find the New Testament mention such a Petrine office when it would have been pertinent to do so. Since we don’t...