St. Augustine (No “Proto-Protestant”) vs. “Faith Alone”

Last updated on: April 25, 2026 at 8:40 pm By Dave Armstrong

Our esteemed Protestant brethren (especially Reformed Protestants, or Calvinists) often assert that the views of St. Augustine (354-430) were closer to theirs than to the present-day Catholic Church (including — very much –, this issue of faith alone and soteriology in general). In this they follow the founders of their theological traditions: Martin Luther and John Calvin; though the “allegiance” of these two men to Augustine – closely examined – is selective and a “mixed record” at best. I... Read more

Miraculous Eucharist (vs. Francois Turretin #4)

Last updated on: April 24, 2026 at 6:44 pm By Dave Armstrong

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This is the transcript of the initial presentation of the video, “The Eucharist is a Miracle! [Biblical Proof]” (Catholic Bible Highlights with Kenny Burchard, 4-24-26) ***** François Turretin (1623-1687) is regarded as the most important Calvinist theologian and apologist after John Calvin himself. I will cite his most important work, Institutes of Elenctic Theology, Vol. 3, and offer replies to it (his words in blue). Here’s the first quotation from that work: A body cannot be granted which does not have... Read more

“Faith Alone” Disproven by 30 Church Fathers

Last updated on: April 24, 2026 at 10:05 am By Dave Armstrong

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“Faith Alone” (sola fide in Latin) is, as Protestants say — one of the two “pillars” of the Protestant “Reformation” (along with sola Scriptura: Scripture Alone). Protestants use the term “reformation” to describe their origins in the 16th century because it’s their belief that they were bringing back the teachings of the early Church which the Catholic Church supposedly had greatly corrupted (hence, the description of “reform”). The serious problem with this outlook, however, is that these two “pillars” are... Read more

Luther & “Faith Alone”: An In-Depth Examination

Last updated on: April 21, 2026 at 12:36 pm By Dave Armstrong

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I looked up “faith alone” in the index for the 55-volume set, Luther’s Works [“LW” henceforth], that sits in my living room, and almost all the references it gave were to The Judgment of Martin Luther on Monastic Vows: second edition of June 1522 (Vol. 44, pp. 245-400). These provide the most basic, bare-bones statements of the position, and so serve as a good introduction to our topic. Founder of Protestantism, Martin Luther’s words will be in blue throughout... Read more

Reply to “Gospel” Preaching Directed to Catholics

Last updated on: April 20, 2026 at 9:22 am By Dave Armstrong

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Matthew Everhard is a Presbyterian pastor. His YouTube channel, that goes by his name, has 80,000 subscribers. Today we’ll be taking a look at his video, “Witnessing to your Roman Catholic Friends and Family: How to Share the Gospel with Catholics” (4-8-26). His words will be in blue. I use RSV for biblical citations. ***** 0:01: We all have Roman Catholic family and friends that we care for. We want them to be saved. We want them to go... Read more

“Reformation” Debate (vs. Lutheran Nathan Rinne), Pt. 2

Last updated on: April 18, 2026 at 11:04 am By Dave Armstrong

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For background, see Part 1: “Reformation” Debate (vs. Lutheran Nathan Rinne) . . . Including St. Augustine’s Opposition to Imputed Justification, “Faith Alone” & Other Protestant Unprecedented Innovations *** No traditional Catholic dogmas have been changed or overturned. We’re still against abortion and divorce and contraception (all Protestants agreed with us till 1930, and Luther thought it was murder). We still teach the Holy Trinity and everything in the Nicene Creed. If you think we have changed something, by all... Read more

Indulgences Are Biblical! (vs. Matthew Everhard)

Last updated on: April 17, 2026 at 11:08 am By Dave Armstrong

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This is a transcript of the initial presentation of the video, Are Indulgences Biblical? Matthew Everhard says no, the Bible says YES! (Catholic Bible Highlights with Kenny Burchard, 4-17-26). ***** Matthew Everhard is a Presbyterian pastor. His YouTube channel, that goes by his name, has 80,000 subscribers. Today we’ll be taking a look at his video, “Hey Catholics: . . . You’re Still Doing Indulgences?” (12-3-23). Here’s what he says: 1:53 I want to press you Roman Catholics: why... Read more

“Reformation” Debate (vs. Lutheran Nathan Rinne)

Last updated on: April 18, 2026 at 11:06 am By Dave Armstrong

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Featuring Massively Unbiblical “Faith Alone” & St. Augustine’s Opposition to Imputed Justification: Just One Part of His Thoroughly Catholic Soteriology Nathan Rinne has a degree in theology and is a vicar of Clam Falls Lutheran Church in Wisconsin. This congregation is part of the American Association of Lutheran Churches (AALC), which is a small traditional Lutheran denomination (56 congregation and about 16,000 members), but in association with Missouri Synod Lutheranism (which has about 1.7 million members; where he is a... Read more

Confirmation: Biblical Evidences (vs. Patrick O’Brien)

Last updated on: April 16, 2026 at 10:53 am By Dave Armstrong

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Including Documentation of Protestant Espousal of the Rite of Confirmation & Brief Clarification of Anathemas Patrick O’Brien is a former Catholic Protestant anti-Catholic apologist, who obtained a Masters of Divinity degree from Liberty University. He runs the Philippians 1:9 Ministries YouTube channel, that has 11,800 subscribers. Today we’ll be critiquing his video called, “Sacrament of Confirmation Examined: Is It a Biblical Practice?” (dated 12-18-25). His words from the video will be in blue. ***** 0:48 this sacrament of confirmation is... Read more

1 Thessalonians 4 = Rapture? (vs. Patrick O’Brien)

Last updated on: April 14, 2026 at 5:26 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Patrick O’Brien is a former Catholic Protestant anti-Catholic apologist. He has a Facebook page called The Bible in Context, with 66,000 followers. He offers many reels, or brief videos there, including one called, “Rapture is in the Bible!!!” In it he chides my old friend, Catholic apologist Steve Ray, who asked where “the Rapture” was in the Bible. Steve possibly was asking where the doctrine is in the Bible, but maybe not. Patrick noted that the Greek word for “caught... Read more

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