Catholicism 3

238: Is the Catholics Church the church of the New Testament? I continue to probe this question examine the doctrines of saints & priests, celibacy of the bishops, and original sin and compare these to the Bible.

Question of the Day: What about infant baptism?

Catholicism 2

Episode 237: Is the Catholic Church the church of the New Testament? I take a look at several doctrines of the Catholic Church to determine if they are Scriptural including calling priests “father,” rosary beads, and the worship and perpetual virginity of Mary. Prepare for some challenging insights.

Catholic Doctrines Which Contradict the Bible

Question of the Day: Was Peter married?

Catholicism 1

Episode 236: So after a year on the job, I take a look back at some of the more controversial moves by the present Pope before taking a closer look at Catholicism in general. The rise of the papacy? Mary the mediatrix? Purgatory? Tune in as I examine these subjects.

Pope Francis Timeline

Question of the Day: What about praying to saints?

Marks of a True Christian, part 2

Episode 236: The name “Christian” is thrown around somewhat flippantly today. What does the New Testament say should characterize one who claims to follow Christ? Tune in as I explain distinguishing characteristics of a true New Testament Christian.

Question of the Day: How do I become a Christian?

New Pope: One Year Later

Episode 235: It has been one year since the 115 Cardinals of the Catholic Church elected Cardinal Jorge Maria Bergoglio as Pope and he assumed the name Pope Francis. So where are we after one year with Francis as the Pope? Tune in as I breakdown how Francis has shaken-up Catholicism and what it means for us non-Catholics.

Secret Pope Haters

Question of the Day: Isn’t the Pope infallible?

Marks of a True Christian, part 1

Episode 233: The word “Christian” is used only three (3) times in the New Testament. What can we learn about the fundamental make-up of Christians from this scant evidence? Much! Tune in as I walk us through these texts and what they mean for us as Christians.

Question of the Day: How do I become a Christian?

The Continued Increase and Acceptability of Homosexuality

Episode 232: So yesterday a federal judge struck down a ban on gay marriage and Arizona governor Jan Brewer vetoed a Senate Bill (1062) which would enable business to refuse service to gay couples. According to recent surveys, homosexuality marriage now has a majority of Americans who find it acceptable. What are Christians to make of this and what are we to do? Tune in as I discuss these current developments.

Texas Gay Marriage Ban Struck Down

Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill

Majority of Americans Support Gay Marriage

Camels & the Reliability of Scripture

Episode 231: So a couple of researchers believe they have found an error in the Bible. They say that the Israelites did not have domesticated camels and yet there are camels all over Genesis. Is it true? Is there an error in your Bible? Tune in as I demonstrate once again that “every word of God proves true.”

Question of the Day: Does God exist?

Engage

Episode 230: As we continue through 2014, New Year resolutions are falling by the wayside and perhaps some goals are going unmet. Allow God to give you a pep talk of sorts as He reminds from His Word that we are His masterpiece and consequently have a work and walk to get busy getting after. Tune in as I explain we are made in Christ to engage!

Predestination

Episode 229: The doctrines of predestination and election literally give me headaches thinking about. Join me as I explore the various views and the development of this doctrine in history with some illustrations along the way to hopefully clarify.