The Roman Catholic Controversy

Author: James R. White
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
ISBN: 9781556618192
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
More than at any time in the past, Roman Catholics & evangelicals are working together.They are standing shoulder to shoulder against social evils. They are joining across denominational boundaries in renewal movements. And many evangelicals are finding the history, tradition, and grandeur of the Roman Catholic Church appealing. This newfound rapport has caused many evangelical leaders and laypeople to question the age-old disagreements that have divided Protestants and Catholics: Aren't we all saying the same thing in different language?The Roman Catholic Controversy is an absorbing look at current views of tradition and Scripture, the Papacy, the Mass, Purgatory, indulgences, and Marian doctrine. James White affirms that evangelicals and Catholics share common ground on some points. Yet there are crucial differences that remain regarding the Christian life--and the heart of the Gospel itself--that cannot be ignored.

The Truth of Catholicism

Author: George Weigel
Publisher: Gracewing Publishing
ISBN: 9780852445723
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 212

Book Description
The Catholic Church may be the most controversial institution in the world. Whether the question is the uniqueness of Jesus Christ, the relationship of Catholicism to other religious communities, the meaning of freedom, the use and abuse of sex, the dignity of human life from conception until natural death, or the role of women, the Catholic Church has taken challenging positions that some find inexplicable, even cruel.In The Truth of Catholicism, George Weigel, author of Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II, explores these perennial questions and more, showing Catholicism and its controversies from inside the convictions that make those controversies not only possible but necessary. The truths of Catholicism then come into clearer focus as affirmations and celebrations of human life and human love, even as they challenge us to imagine a daring future for humanity and for ourselves.

The Catholic Controversy

Author: St. Francis de Sales
Publisher: TAN Books
ISBN: 1618908928
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 527

Book Description
Between 1594 and 1598, a preacher named Francois converted 72,000 Protestants to the Catholic Faith. These are his words. One of the most remarkable and well-documented events in Catholic history began when a young priest, St. Francis de Sales, volunteered to re-evangelize the Calvinists of the Chablais. Finding his preaching forcefully rejected, St. Francis de Sales shrewdly switched tactics and began a written apologetics campaign, posting pamphlets on walls and slipping them beneath doors under the cover of night. His defense of the Faith was so clear and thorough that at the end of four years nearly the entire population of 72,000 had returned to the Catholic Faith! These powerful little tracts are as relevant today as they were in the late 1500s. St. Francis de Sales draws support from Scripture, the Fathers and Doctors of the Church to address questions still frequently posed by modern Protestants. Revered as some of the most cogent arguments against Protestantism ever penned; they present a defense of the Catholic Faith that has never been equaled. Now with beautiful new cover, easier to read size, updated typesetting, and the original content. 320 pps PB St. Francis de Sales was one of the most effective Catholic apologists and evangelists of the past five centuries. Undoubtedly, he is the most effective apologist to Protestant Calvinists who has ever lived. Steve Wood (Family Life Center International)

Roman Catholicism

Author: Loraine Boettner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780875520926
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 466

Book Description

Are We Together?

Author: R. C. Sproul
Publisher: Ligonier Ministries
ISBN: 9781567692822
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Dr. R.C. Sproul presents the cardinal doctrines of Protestantism in opposition to the errors of the Roman Catholic Church and makes a renewed case for Scriptural clarity and the offer of salvation by grace alone through faith alone. Evangelicals must remain firm for the gospel.

Roman Catholics and Evangelicals

Author: Norman L. Geisler
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 554

Book Description
This comparative study shows that Protestants and Catholics are not as separated theologically as they may think. An excellent reference tool or textbook.

Catholic Matters

Author: Richard John Neuhaus
Publisher:
ISBN: 0465049362
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
"[The author] proposes a vibrant, forward-thinking way of being Catholic in America"--P. [4] of cover.

Reasoning from the Scriptures with Catholics

Author: Ron Rhodes
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 0736932224
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 361

Book Description
Anyone interested in sharing the gospel with Catholic friends or understanding where members of that denomination stand on important points of theology will appreciate this thorough yet easy-to-use reference. Using the simple, step-by-step format applauded by readers in Rhodes' previous books, Reasoning from the Scriptures with Catholics covers many theological issues that divide Protestants and Catholics, including¼ purgatory and indulgences the reverence of Mary, mother of Jesus papal infallibility Catholic traditions and much more Each chapter examines a single Catholic belief or practice as taught in the Catholic Catechism and other major Catholic sources, provides biblical responses, and offers questions to help Catholics examine their church's readings. Pastors, teachers, and lay leaders will find this insightful guide a must-have tool for sharing the good news of salvation by faith alone with Catholic friends and family members.

Opus Dei

Author: John L. Allen
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 0385520301
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 403

Book Description
The first serious journalistic investigation of the highly secretive, controversial organization Opus Dei provides unique insight about the wild rumors surrounding it and discloses its significant influence in the Vatican and on the politics of the Catholic Church. Opus Dei (literally "the work of God") is an international association of Catholics often labeled as conservative who seek personal Christian perfection and strive to implement Christian ideals in their jobs and in society as a whole. It has been accused of promoting a right-wing political agenda and of cultlike practices. Its notoriety escalated with the publication of the runaway bestseller The Da Vinci Code (Opus Dei plays an important and sinister role in the novel). With the expert eye of a longtime observer of the Vatican and the skill of an investigative reporter intent on uncovering closely guarded secrets, John Allen finally separates the myths from the facts.--From publisher description.

Mary

Author: Dwight Longenecker
Publisher: Gracewing Publishing
ISBN: 9780852445822
Category : Catholic Church
Languages : en
Pages : 244

Book Description
Longenecker and Gustafson offer a lively discussion about the Virgin Mary and related devotional practices from both Catholic and evangelical Protestant perspectives.