Tom: I know I am not going to convince you of anything because you have been blinded by the god of this world (2Corinthians 4:3-5), but I pray that you will seek God through His infalible (sic) Word, repent, and give your heart to the Lord Jesus the Christ. Your church is an abomination to God … [Read more...]
Q&A – A dialogue with an Orthodox Christian
Abayea: Feast of St. John of Kronstadt Christ is in our midst! Regaring your claims about Peter, historically we would agree that Peter was "first" of the apostles. But he was recognized as "first among equals." The Eastern Patriarchs called on him to settle disputes on occasion but they were … [Read more...]
More challenges from a “Bible Christian”
Marika: Dear John. The fact that you look to human beings proves that you do not look to the word of God first and that you do not trust the word of God above any human statement or so called "proof" that humans give. The proof that you ask for is in the word of God. Have you read the book of Acts … [Read more...]
A dialogue with a former (now, anti) Catholic
Jacqueline: Dear John, Thanks for your email. I am surprised you are still writing to me. J. Salza: I have no problem dialoging with someone who loves Jesus. It is not principally about who is “right or wrong,” it is about who believes in the fullness of truth that Christ gave to us through His … [Read more...]
A sensitive dialogue with someone considering the Catholic Church
J: Salza: Lisa, I will go through your questions. Lisa: I still have concerns about some of the things brought up about Catholicism on another website: http://www.cuttingedge.org/news/n1334.cfm J. Salza: This website craziness. It is really too bad. There is not one scintilla of truth in any … [Read more...]
Q&A – Is the Church Only a Symbol?
Mr. Salza, a Methodist told me that when Christ said He will destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, the rebuilding of the temple was symbolic for His Church, which is none other than Christ Himself. Therefore, the Catholic Church cannot possibly be the true Church because the Church is … [Read more...]
Q&A – Petros Versus Petra
Rey: Dear John. Peace be unto you and all your loved ones. I'm an avid fan of your great website scripturecatholic.com. It's the most helpful website on Biblical apologetics because it summarizes everything what a catholic should believe and defend. I'm glad to tell you that I used your notes (of … [Read more...]
Q&A – The Seat of Moses
Long time no see John. I have one question that will answer one thousand: Was the Seat of Moses an infallible authority? Gene J. Salza: Gene, the Jews had access to God’s infallible judgments through the leaders that God appointed over them (Moses, Solomon, etc). This was also true in the case … [Read more...]
Q&A – A Dialogue on Peter, Rome and the Orthodox Church
Josh: Dear John, sorry for taking so long to get back to you. I found what you said to be quite interesting (which is quoted below in case you've forgotten since it's been weeks since we last corresponded). I do, however, have some questions and comments that might be of interest. I have a difficult … [Read more...]
Q&A – The necessity of the Church
Hey John, I've been wondering, why exactly is the Church necessary? You don't need the Church in order to practice virtue; there are men who practice it outside the Church and who did so before it existed. Someone may say we need it because it preserves the true faith. But is stuff like whether the … [Read more...]
