Faith & Doctrine
Was Abraham Justified Before Men or God?
Brief Overview This article examines the question of whether Abraham’s justification, as described in Scripture, was before men or God. The discussion centers on key passages from Genesis…
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Bible Interpretation & Hermeneutics
Faith & Doctrine
Does Romans 10 Teach a Rigorist View of Salvation?
Brief Overview Romans 10:9-17 is often cited by some Christians to argue that explicit faith in Christ is the only path to salvation. This interpretation raises questions about…
Faith & Doctrine
How Do Sanctification and Justification Differ in Catholicism?
Brief Overview This article examines the Catholic understanding of sanctification and justification, two terms often debated in Christian theology. It addresses the question of why Catholics do not…
Faith & Doctrine
Did God Condone Old Testament Slaughter?
Brief Overview This article addresses the question of whether God condoned the slaughter, destruction, and morally challenging events described in the Old Testament. It explores common objections raised…
Scripture & the Canon
Why Does the Douay-Rheims Include the Johannine Comma?
Brief Overview The Douay-Rheims Bible, a key English translation for Catholics, includes the Johannine Comma, a contested passage in 1 John 5:7-8. This passage, referring to the Father,…
Scripture & the Canon
Is the Protestant Canon Determined by Matthew 23:35 – “From Abel to Zechariah”?
Brief Overview This article examines the claim that Matthew 23:35 limits the Old Testament canon to the Palestinian canon, excluding books like the Maccabees. It explores the meaning…
Bible Interpretation & Hermeneutics
Is My Choice of an Authoritative Bible Interpreter a Fallible Choice?
Brief Overview This article addresses the question of whether choosing an authoritative interpreter, such as the Catholic Church, for understanding the Bible is itself a fallible decision. It…
Scripture & the Canon
Does 2 Timothy 3:16–17 Sink the Catholic Position on Sola Scriptura?
Brief Overview This article examines the claim that 2 Timothy 3:16–17 undermines the Catholic rejection of sola scriptura, the Protestant doctrine that Scripture alone is the sole infallible…
Scripture & the Canon
Did Cardinal Cajetan Correctly Classify the Deuterocanonical Books?
Brief Overview This article examines Cardinal Cajetan’s statement on the deuterocanonical books, as cited by William Webster, and evaluates its technical accuracy from a Catholic perspective. It explores…
Answering Objections to Catholicism
Do I Need to Know Latin, Greek, and Hebrew?
Brief Overview This article examines whether knowledge of Latin, Greek, and Hebrew is necessary for understanding Catholic teachings and Scripture. It responds to a common critique raised in…
