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Broader examinations of Catholic theology, tradition, and doctrinal claims in light of Scripture.
CHRIST IN THE “APOCRYPHA” Paid Members Public
In this post I will quote two less known references from the Deutero-canonical writings, called “Apocrypha” by Protestants, which clearly point to the Lord Jesus Christ. BARUCH The following is from a book attributed to Jeremiah’s scribe Baruch (Berechiah), which speaks of God appearing on earth to mankind: “This
THE LATIN VULGATE & CHRIST’S DEITY Paid Members Public
In this post I will be citing some of the many verses from the Douay-Rheims + Latin Vulgate version, which identify Christ as the uniquely begotten Son who is truly God in nature. ISAIAH 6- For a CHILD IS BORN to us, and a son is given to us, and the
LATIN WITNESSES TO 1 JN 5:7 Paid Members Public
“For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one.” New King James Version “And there are three who give testimony in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost. And these three are one.” Douay-Rheims 1899
EPIPHANIUS & SACRED TRADITION Paid Members Public
The following is taken from 4th century Christian apologist and theologian Epiphanius of Salamis, and highlights the importance of sacred tradition in the early Church: 6,4 However, none of the sacred words need an allegorical interpretation of their meaning; they need examination, and the perception to understand the force
CATHOLIC FAITH ON THE SON’S KNOWLEDGE Paid Members Public
In this post I will be citing specific Catholic authorities regarding the Son’s ignorance of the day and hour (Cf. Mark 13:32; Matthew 24:36). All emphasis will be mine. POPE GREGORY ST. GREGORY I, THE GREAT 590-604 474 Dz 248 “(But) concerning that which has been written:
EARLY CHURCH ON JESUS’ ATONING DEATH Paid Members Public
The following quotes on the extent of Jesus’ death are all from Catholic apologist William Albrecht. All emphasis will be mine. John Cassian: For if He willeth not that one of His little ones should perish, HOW CANE WE IMAGINE WITHOUT GRIEVOUS BLASPHEMY THAT HE DOES NOT GENERALLY WILL ALL
ATHANASIUS ON THE “APOCRYPHA” Paid Members Public
COURTESY OF CATHOLIC APOLOGIST WILLIAM ALBRECHT Contrary to the assertions of certain Protestant apologists, Athanasius did quote from the deutero-canonical writings as inspired Scripture, often citing them along with the proto-canonical books without making any distinction between them. In this post I will share several examples from Athanasius’ writings to
EARLY CHURCH ON THE REAL PRESENCE Paid Members Public
The following is taken from Catholic Answers website: What the Early Church Believed: The Real Presence. The doctrine of the Real Presence asserts that in the Holy Eucharist Jesus is literally and wholly present—body and blood, soul and divinity—under the appearances of bread and wine. Many Protestants attack