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The Difference Between Catholic and Christian

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Many people find it confusing when they try to work out what differs Christians from Catholics. Christianity is the core Abrahamic Religion that encapsulates the Catholic Church, Protestantism, the Eastern Orthodox Church, Lutheranism and Methodism, to name a few. Christian literally means … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Catholic Q&A Tagged With: catholic, christian, church, difference

The Biography of Pope Francis – The 266th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church

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During March of 2013, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church was elected. Jorge Mario Bergoglio, known as 'Pope Francis' became the first pope from Americas. Named as person of the year by the 'Times' and nominated for the 2014 Nobel Peace prize, Pope Francis is admired and loved across the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Church Tagged With: bible, catholic, church, pope

Catholic Holy Days of Obligation

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The Catholic Holy Days of Obligation are a number of important days in a calendar year when a Catholic is obliged to attend mass. The word 'obligation' is used because celebrating these feast days is thought to be the minimum level of commitment of someone who is Catholic. On a Holy Day, along with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Church Tagged With: catholic, church, scripture, worship

The necessity of knowing the Canon of Scripture

Mark: Greetings Can you provide examples (or point to resources) of particular teachings from the oral tradition of The Church that are not supported by or do not appear in Scripture which have doctrinal significance? I've read much about the importance of the 'Oral Tradition' and have read … [Read more...]

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Oral tradition, Scripture, and Jesus’ teachings

Shazia: Hi, my name is Shazia and I am starting your book "The Biblical Basis for the Catholic Faith." I am on the chapter regarding Sola Scriptura, and I am coming across some questions based on things you have said in this chapter so far. 1) You said that the presence of oral Apostolic … [Read more...]

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A Debate on the Meaning of “Oral Tradition”

Ron: John, I saw your article on oral tradition. You are perpetuating a common misconception. Sacred Infallible Tradition is not an oral tradition. If it were, then you could quote for me from an infallible oral tradition. You cannot (other than quotes from Scripture), therefore such an infallible … [Read more...]

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A Dialogue with a “Bible-only” Christian on Sola Scriptura

David: John 3:3,6 explains the meaning of john3:3,5 Go one more verse. jesus is not talking about baptisum with ordinary water, he is talking about the water at birth. J. Salza: David, you don't know what Jesus is talking about because you weren't there when John wrote John 3:5,6. The only way … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sola Scriptura Q&A Tagged With: bible, catholic, dialogue, John, scripture

The “Material Sufficiency” of Scripture

Keith: John, thank you for your incredible website. It demonstrates that the Catholic faith is truly the religion of the Bible. As you support all of Catholic teaching using the Bible, does this mean you believe in the material sufficiency of Scripture? J. Salza: Keith, it depends on what you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sola Scriptura Q&A Tagged With: catholic, church, father, scripture

Tim Staple’s view of the historicity of Jonah

Patron: I was on the Catholic Answers Blog the other day and found the following blurb from Tim Staples, a Catholic Answers apologist. As you can see below, he essentially says that the story of Jonah is not historically accurate, even though it teaches certain truths for our salvation. Mr. Staples … [Read more...]

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R.C. Sproul and the “fallible” canon

Gino: Hi John. I heard R.C. Sproul say on Christian radio that the canon of Scripture is only “fallible.” He said this to evidently undermine the Catholic Church’s decision in determining the canon. What do you say about this? J. Salza: Gino, Sproul has to argue that the canon of Scripture is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sola Scriptura Q&A Tagged With: catholic, church, scripture

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