By Jimmy Stephens: Firstly, an appeal to mystery, by itself, does not support PSA and neither does it rule out PSA. One could appeal to mystery in favor of PSA or in favor of an alternative. Mystery is invoked wherever … Continue reading The True Cost of Sin: Why Alternatives to PSA Fall Short
Recently I had a conversation with a Roman Catholic about whether a Catholic can reject the inerrancy of the Bible. He argues that a Catholic must affirm the inerrancy of scripture in totality, and I argue the Second Vatican Council … Continue reading Breaking the Myth: Why Catholics Don’t Have to Affirm Scriptural Inerrancy
Orthodox and Catholic apologists frequently cite certain Biblical verses to support their claims regarding tradition. One commonly referenced verse is: 2 Thessalonians 2:15: “So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word … Continue reading Tradition in Context: Understanding Paul’s Teachings
The Authority and Interpretation of Scripture in 2 Peter 1:19-21 Scripture Passage: 2 Peter 1:19-21 (NASB) 19 So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a … Continue reading The Self-Defeating Argument Against Private Interpretation in 2 Peter 1:19-21
I had an exchange with a Catholic about the Catholic Church preventing people from reading the Bible and the Church’s liberalism fits its convictions. He challenged me to provide a source, so I quoted T-blog quoting Reformation21: Rome’s suppression of … Continue reading Blackjack Catholicism
In July 1601 Father Gaspar Hurtado, of the University of Alcala, defended as thesis for his doctorate a number of propositions: among them, that ‘It is not de fide that a particular person, e.g. Clement VIII, is the successor of … Continue reading Do we really know who the Pope is?
🔊 Listen to this Chris Matthew responded to the critique presented by Jon the Orthodox. So, I’ll post the previous articles in regards to this discussion: http://spirited-tech.com/COG/2020/01/21/is-sola-scriptura-self-refuting/ Here is now his addition to the conversation: Greetings. Are you Roman Catholic, Eastern … Continue reading Scripture Alone: Defending the Biblical, Logical, and Historical Case for Sola Scriptura
Recently, I was prompted by Ferris from “How to be Christian” to identify a flaw in his arguments supporting the notion that John 6 advocates for transubstantiation. In this discussion, I will explore the various points he raised, address broader … Continue reading Metaphorical Musings: Analyzing Ferris’ Approach to John 6 in How to Be Christian
The challenge lies in the fact that Catholicism has produced some of history’s greatest intellects, leveraging their insights to craft robust defenses against the critiques I’ll raise. Over centuries, they’ve refined their arguments and apologetics. Complicating matters, Catholicism encompasses diverse … Continue reading Challenging Catholicism: Unveiling Inconsistencies
After watching the debate between Dr. Gavin Ortlund and Trent Horn, I found Horn’s argument regarding 2 Timothy 3:15-16 (θεόπνευστος, theopneustos, God-Breathed) particularly intriguing. Horn suggests that this passage doesn’t intend to teach the inerrancy of scriptures but rather conveys … Continue reading Review: Dr. Ortlund vs Horn
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