Catholic asks about Tradition | Apologetics Live 0005 | CARM | Striving for Eternity

(Note: Matt and Andrew spoke a bit about an earlier caller to Matt’s weekday broadcast in regard to the question: Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation?……………….which lead into a mention of the recent articles published by Matt on annihilationism.)

​See a great deal of information to explore on this topic at: “Annihilationism” https://carm.org/annihilationism

(Note: There was some crosstalk of “How” some contemporary apologists suffer from misunderstandings between one another’s definitions and perhaps even more unfortunate, misrepresentations are often presented as a result.

This frequently results in a distraction from promoting the Gospel.  Those opposed to Reformed Theology and specifically Calvinism were briefly discussed.)

​As an example of an accurate portrayal of Calvinism I offered the link to: For anyone interested, to explore: http://calvinistcorner.com/

I further offered: Disputable issues should not be a source of division among Christians, see: “Romans 14:1-12, Don’t pass judgment” https://carm.org/sermon-romans-141-12…

(Note: Ariel, a practicing Roman Catholic participant in the hangout began a series of interesting questions which covered some wide ranging topics and a variety of issues.)

​Sola Scriptura defined: https://carm.org/dictionary-sola-scri…

“How did the early church practice Sola Scriptura before the Bible existed? ” https://carm.org/how-did-early-church…

​According to Roman Catholicism, Sacred Tradition and the Bible together provide the foundation of spiritual truth….See more on this topic at: “Is the Bible alone sufficient for spiritual truth?”

​https://carm.org/bible-alone-sufficie…

​You may see this article on CARM at: “Does the Roman Catholic Church have the authority of Christ? ” https://carm.org/does-the-catholic-ch…

​Also see: “How did the early church practice Sola Scriptura before the Bible existed? ” https://carm.org/how-did-early-church…

​You may be interested in “Early Church Fathers’ Quotes on Scripture Alone is final Authority ” https://carm.org/early-church-fathers…

​You may also like: “What about faith alone and protestants before the Reformation? ” https://carm.org/early-church-and-fai…

​You can examine some of these questions at: “Questions for Catholics on Sacred Tradition ” https://carm.org/questions-for-cathol…

( Note: Some quotations were offered to document official Roman Catholic teachings of a variety of issues as the conversation proceeded.)

​The penitent person must willingly submit to its requirements of having a contrite heart, perform verbal confession, and be completely humble (CCC, 1450).

​It is part of the process that restores the person to God’s grace (CCC, 1468, 1496). It includes works of reparation (CCC, 1491).

​Excerpted from https://carm.org/penance

​ “Reasons why the Apocrypha does not belong in the Bible” https://carm.org/reasons-why-apocryph…

Also see: “What is the Canon?” https://carm.org/what-canon

(Note to a chat participant:  REDACTED we reject the RCC errors and false teachings, not Roman Catholics….A list of false teachings in the Roman Catholic Church https://carm.org/list-of-roman-cathol…

See more on this topic at: “Are we justified by faith (Romans) or by works (James)?” https://carm.org/are-we-justified-fai…

“Are we saved by faith alone, or do we need works, too? ” https://carm.org/are-we-saved-faith-a…

For those of you who have a love and concern for Roman Catholics, Examine more helpful information to assist you when talking to Roman Catholics: http://carm.org/roman-catholicism

Verses Showing Justification by Faith https://carm.org/verses-showing-justi…

​Explore this more at: “Justification and Sanctification: What is the Difference?” https://carm.org/justification-and-sa…

This topic is dealt with very well at: “Is sin a legal debt to God?” https://carm.org/is-sin-a-legal-debt-…

Also see: “Did Jesus equate sin with debt? ” https://carm.