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...]
A Short Dialogue on Sola Scriptura
Wayne: Well, it seems that you have a lot of questions for me John. Since I am just a person who reads on my own under the instruction of the Holy Spirit, and haven't been taught by a specific church type or school, it takes me time and effort to answer in a way that is acceptable to you. However I … [Read more...]
A question about Pope Honorius
Lupe: Mr Salza, Thank you 1st off for your great website and many of God's blessing to you. I am debating a protestant minister that is a 7th day Adventist who recently told me that Honorius I taught the monothelite heresy so I was hoping that you could help me with his claim. I know that he never … [Read more...]
Papal Declarations on “No Salvation Outside the Church”
JF: I lead our Parish's RCIA class. I am reading your "The Biblical Basis for the Catholic Faith" book. I use what I learn from your book in our class. On Page 217 under the subtitle "No salvation outside the Catholic Church" you write "The Church teaches that no one will be saved who, knowing … [Read more...]
Matthew 18:17-18: “Tell it to the Church”
Paul: Dear John, first, let me tell you how wonderful I think your site is. It is nice to see so much scripture support the Catholic faith or Catholic faith support Scripture. Anyway, I have a question that I wondered if you might answer. In Mt. 18 we read: 15: "If your brother sins against … [Read more...]
Q&A – The Church: “Truth” versus “conduct”
JW: The Church which you teach has the keys to the kingdom and the only one with authority from Christ, the Pope which you teach is infallible on matters of faith and morals has many times persecuted, killed, and even burned people because they would not follow your teachings. It seems to me that if … [Read more...]
Q&A – Another dialogue with an anti-Catholic
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...]