Is A Catholic Christian An Oxymoron?
Is A Catholic Christian An Oxymoron?
Introduction:
Webster’s dictionary defines an oxymoron as “a combination of contradictory words,” such as jumbo shrimp, tight slacks and pretty ugly. Would you put “Catholic Christian” into this category? Some would say “no”, because they believe Roman Catholicism is a Christian denomination. Others, who know that the official teachings of the Catholic Church contradict the essentials of the Gospel would say “yes.” We propose that a Catholic Christian is indeed an oxymoron for… Continue reading
Trying To Find Catholic Doctrine In The Bible
Trying To Find Catholic Doctrine In The Bible
Catholics love to point the finger at Protestants and say: “You can’t agree on the very basic dogmas of the faith: once saved always saved, the rapture, baptism, etc.”.
This statement in itself is in error, because these are certainly not the “very basic dogmas of our faith”. All Protestants do agree on salvation being by faith in Christ alone. All Protestants agree on the authority of Scripture. That makes us… Continue reading
The True Church Versus The False Church Of Catholicism
The True Church Versus The False Church Of Catholicism
“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.” John 17:17
The TRUE Church of biblical Christianity is to obey, preserve, defend and protect the truth (the word of God), the Church doesn’t arbitrate it! The Bible determines what is true and acceptable, the Church must submit to and be sanctified by this truth. God would never give men the responsibility of setting the standard of truth because only… Continue reading
A Dialog Of Opposing Views On Election, Predestination And Free-Will
A Dialog Of Opposing Views On Election, Predestination And Free-Will
This dialog is a rather lengthy conversation between two people with strongly opposing views on election, predestination and free-will, as those issues pertain to salvation. The main point being: Do sinners come to the Lord Jesus Christ of their own free-will or are they NOT able to, requiring GOD to do the drawing, convicting and converting? The person referred to as “Arminianism defender” is defending man’s sovereignty in salvation. Conversely,… Continue reading