Dialogue with a Protestant on Tradition

October 3, 2024 By Dave Armstrong

This exchange occurred in the combox of a video by Kenny Burchard, “No Tradition? Fine. NO CHRISTIANITY!” (Catholic Bible Highlights, 9-22-24). I provide the biblical research for this series. Our Protestant friend’s words will be in blue. I have cited all of them. I use RSV for Bible citations. ***** Traditions are fine as all denominations have them. However, traditions should never add, alter, or delete anything from Scripture. Traditions can be recorded in writing as well as being orally... Read more

Dialogue w Protestant on Purgatory

October 2, 2024 By Dave Armstrong

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The following exchange took place in the combox of the video by Kenny Burchard, “Purgatory is 100% BIBLICAL!!” (Catholic Bible Highlights, 8-29-24). I provide the biblical research for this series of videos. Our Protestant friends’ words will be in blue. I cite all of them. I added a few little tidbits just for this article. I use RSV for biblical citations. ***** I love the way you articulate your position, and it is easy to see your loving heart for... Read more

Debate: Catholic Assurance of Salvation

October 1, 2024 By Dave Armstrong

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This exchange took place in the combox of the video by Kenny Burchard: “Can Catholics even know if they’re saved?” (9-19-24). I provide the biblical research for the videos in this series, called Catholic Bible Highlights. The Protestant commenter’s words will be in blue. I have cited all of them. ***** The answer to the video’s title question must be answered with an unequivocal NO. Catholics cannot know the certainty of their salvation because, “Nobody can with certainty of faith... Read more

“Upper Room” (Last Supper & Pentecost) & Archaeology

September 30, 2024 By Dave Armstrong

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The “upper room” on Mt. Zion in Jerusalem is where the Last Supper took place (Mk 14:15; Lk 22:10-12), and is also the site of the day of Pentecost (Acts 1:12-14; 2:1-4; + 2:44?): where the disciples and the Blessed Virgin Mary were present. It was probably where the risen Jesus appeared to the disciples (Lk 24:33, 36), and showed St. Thomas His wounds (Jn 20:19-29). It may have also been the same place as “the house of Mary, the... Read more

Must the Gospel be Preached at Every Time & Place?

September 20, 2024 By Dave Armstrong

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The Latest Bum Rap Against Pope Francis The latest “pope controversy” is the accusation that he supposedly thinks all religions are exactly the same (indifferentism). I have deliberately stayed out of it (see a great defense of him by Pedro Gabriel and many related resources below at the end). But I want to say a few words about a related presuppositional issue, per my title. I’m being like one of my heroes, Socrates: he always went right to the premise.... Read more

Mary Wasn’t a “Believer”?: Robert Gagnon’s Ignorance

September 20, 2024 By Dave Armstrong

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Dr. Robert A. J. Gagnon (see his Facebook page; public posts) is a Visiting Scholar in Biblical Studies at Wesley Biblical Seminary; formerly Professor of Biblical Studies at Houston Christian University and Associate Professor of New Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He obtained a Master of Theological Studies (MTS): Biblical Studies degree from Harvard Divinity School and a (Ph.D.) in New Testament Studies, magna cum laude, from Princeton Theological Seminary. Dr. Gagnon grew up Catholic, and he wrote on 8-17-24: I didn’t find Christ in Catholicism . . . I... Read more

Jesus Disparaged Mary (“Woman”)? (vs. Robert Gagnon)

September 19, 2024 By Dave Armstrong

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Jesus Rebuked His Mother (Jn 2:4)? (Robert Gagnon)

September 16, 2024 By Dave Armstrong

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“What have you to do with me?” Dr. Robert A. J. Gagnon (see his Facebook page; public posts) is a Visiting Scholar in Biblical Studies at Wesley Biblical Seminary; formerly Professor of Biblical Studies at Houston Christian University and Associate Professor of New Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He obtained a Master of Theological Studies (MTS): Biblical Studies degree from Harvard Divinity School and a (Ph.D.) in New Testament Studies, magna cum laude, from Princeton Theological Seminary. Dr. Gagnon grew up Catholic, and he wrote on 8-17-24: I didn’t find... Read more

Robert Gagnon: Fathers Accepted Sola Scriptura (?)

September 16, 2024 By Dave Armstrong

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St. Thomas Aquinas Didn’t Believe in it, Either. Nice Try . . . Dr. Robert A. J. Gagnon (see his Facebook page; public posts) is a Visiting Scholar in Biblical Studies at Wesley Biblical Seminary; formerly Professor of Biblical Studies at Houston Christian University and Associate Professor of New Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He obtained a Master of Theological Studies (MTS): Biblical Studies degree from Harvard Divinity School and a (Ph.D.) in New Testament Studies, magna cum laude, from Princeton Theological Seminary. Dr. Gagnon grew up Catholic, and... Read more

Dr. Robert Gagnon vs. the Immaculate Conception

September 16, 2024 By Dave Armstrong

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Examination of Various Failed, Fallacious, & Misguided Arguments Dr. Robert A. J. Gagnon (see his Facebook page; public posts) is a Visiting Scholar in Biblical Studies at Wesley Biblical Seminary; formerly Professor of Biblical Studies at Houston Christian University and Associate Professor of New Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He obtained a Master of Theological Studies (MTS): Biblical Studies degree from Harvard Divinity School and a (Ph.D.) in New Testament Studies, magna cum laude, from Princeton Theological Seminary. Dr. Gagnon grew up Catholic, and he wrote on 8-17-24: I didn’t... Read more