Is The Corona Virus a LENT From God?
Before I answer the question I posed in the title, I should probably explain the meaning of Lent.The Meaning of LentIf you were raised Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox or Anglican, you are quite familiar with the season of Lent. In most faith traditions, Lent is essentially 40 days of intermittent fasting, or just giving up […]
Continue ReadingDoes the Bible Mention the Corona Virus?
What do you think? Does the Bible Mention the Corona Virus?During such a crisis, many so-called end-times experts are weighing in with their opinions on the meaning of the Corona Virus and how it relates to the end times, or the last days (the Apocalypse).So I set out to find out, does the Bible mention […]
Continue ReadingDo Catholics Worship Mary?
Catholics worship Mary. Don’t they?One of the most frequent objections you will hear from Protestants about Catholics and Roman Catholics in particular is that Catholics worship Mary. Some Protestants in fact have invented a term for Mary worship: Mariolatry! So, is it true? Do Catholics worship Mary? First of all, saying that all Catholics worship Mary […]
Continue ReadingCatholic Vs Christian: Is it a Thing?
So what about Catholic vs Christian: Is it a thing?Evangelicals (Protestants) Think This Question is EssentialIf you ask your average Evangelical Christian, including most Baptists, Pentecostals, Reformed folk, etc. they would almost universally say that this distinction… Catholic vs Christian is not only real, it is essential! This is also holds true for nearly every […]
Continue ReadingWhat is Truth That is Christian?
Truth That is ChristianIs there such a thing as truth that is Christian? Yes. There is truth that is Christian. But the complete answer may surprise you. You see, the story of truth began at the very inception of time and space.”In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1)How did God […]
Continue ReadingWas the Protestant Reformation Really a Revolution?
What do you think? Was the Protestant Reformation really a revolution? Many Catholic as well as Orthodox thinkers and writers have re-named the Protestant Reformation. Instead of calling it a “Reformation,” they are calling it a “Revolution.” What is the difference? In short…”The Meaning of ReformationA Reformation is an act of “re-forming” something.” The first definition over […]
Continue ReadingWhat is the Meaning of Apostolic?
Apostolic – Say What?The Nicene Creed uses a curious word. Apostolic.”One holy catholic and apostolic church.” So, what is the meaning of apostolic?The shorter Creed known as the Apostle’s Creed doesn’t use the word regarding the church. It simply says, “The holy catholic church.”So what does Apostolic really mean?Simply put… Apostolic refers to the fact […]
Continue ReadingThe Meaning of One Catholic Church
What is the meaning of the “ONE” Catholic Church?In the Nicene Creed, Christians all around the world confess that there is “One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.” Today, I want to focus on the meaning of “One.”Two Senses in OneAlmost every scholar in the history of the church agrees on “ONE” thing… that as used the […]
Continue ReadingThe One About The One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church
Did you hear the one about the One holy catholic and apostolic church? If you read modern Roman Catholic arguments for why you should “return home” or “come back to the mother Church,” or “Swim the Tiber,” one of the most common (and even compelling) arguments is that Christ established only ONE Holy, Catholic and Apostolic […]
Continue ReadingOne Year in the Catholic Church
My One Year in the Catholic Church. Every word that follows is true.Why are Christians so mean? Not all Christians are ugly, but I sure was. I was raised an evangelical. Became Reformed Baptist. Spoke out against and even despised other Christians. Especially Roman Catholics! For most of my life, including my ministry as a […]
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