Eucharist: Ubiquity, Signs, Lutheranism, Etc. (vs. Calvin #43)

February 2, 2019 By Dave Armstrong

This is an installment of a series of replies (see the Introduction and Master List) to much of Book IV (Of the Holy Catholic Church) of Institutes of the Christian Religion, by early Protestant leader John Calvin (1509-1564). I utilize the public domain translation of Henry Beveridge, dated 1845, from the 1559 edition in Latin; available online. Calvin’s words will be in blue. All biblical citations (in my portions) will be from RSV unless otherwise noted. Related reading from yours truly: Biblical Catholic Answers for John Calvin (2010 book:... Read more

Transubstantiation: Bible & the Fathers (vs. Calvin #42)

February 1, 2019 By Dave Armstrong

Eucharistic Adoration: Explicit & Undeniable Biblical Analogies

February 1, 2019 By Dave Armstrong

What are the essential elements of eucharistic adoration? Well, it is worshiping God, Who is thought to be extraordinarily present in created matter (what was formerly bread and wine). It involves God and His creation: worship of God present in and through His creation. That sums it up. Now, can a similar thing be found in Holy Scripture? It certainly can. First, let’s briefly look at how John Calvin: a critic of this altogether biblical, permissible activity — which flows... Read more

Border Laws & a “Homeless Jesus”: Reply to Henry Karlson

January 31, 2019 By Dave Armstrong

Mutually respectful discussion between those of differing political views is so rare today. This is particularly true with regard to the issue of illegal immigration, border laws, and whether or not we need to build more miles of wall on the Mexican border. I shall try once again to engage in dialogue on the broad issue (having tried many times), with Henry Karlson: fellow Patheos blogger. Henry, a Byzantine Catholic, has done graduate work in philosophy, theology, and comparative religious dialogue.... Read more