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...]
The Biography of Pope Francis – The 266th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church
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...]
Catholic Holy Days of Obligation
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...]
What is the History of Your Church?
Church Year Established Founder Where Established Catholic 33 Jesus Christ Jerusalem Orthodox 1054 Schismatic Catholic Bishops Constantinople Lutheran 1517 Martin Luther Germany Anabaptist 1521 Nicholas Storch & Thomas … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
The Bereans “searched the Scriptures”
George: Acts 17:10-11 (King James Version) 10) And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11) These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and … [Read more...]
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...]
