History of the Word “Pope” & Spiritual Fatherhood in the NT

Last updated on: March 15, 2024 at 10:43 am By Dave Armstrong

The word “pope” and also the word “patriarch” (usually applied to bishops in Eastern Catholicism or Eastern Orthodoxy) both derive from the ancient Greek word páppas, originally an affectionate term meaning “father”. According to Wikipedia (“Pope [title]”): The earliest record of the use of this title is in regard to the Patriarch of Alexandria, Pope Heraclas of Alexandria (232–248) in a letter written by his successor, Pope Dionysius of Alexandria, to Philemon, a Roman presbyter . . . From the early 3rd century the title... Read more

Theologian Robert Fastiggi on Papal Indefectibility

Last updated on: March 13, 2024 at 11:01 pm By Dave Armstrong

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This is a guest post from Catholic theologian, Dr. Robert Fastiggi. He holds the Bishop Kevin M. Britt Chair of Christology, Professor of Dogmatic Theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Fastiggi received an M.A. in Theology from Fordham University in 1976; and a Ph.D. in Historical Theology from Fordham in 1987. At Sacred Heart, he has taught courses on Ecclesiology, Christian Anthropology, Christology, Mariology, Moral Theology, and the Sacramental Life of the Church. He is a... Read more

Papal Authority in the NT and the Fathers (vs. Mike Winger)

Last updated on: March 9, 2024 at 4:10 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Incl. “Papal” & Patristic Exegesis of Matthew 16 and John 21; Relationship of the Bible & the Church Pastor Mike Winger is the featured teacher of BibleThinker online ministry. He graduated from the School of Ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa and was ordained in 2006. He has since served in various ministries with a primary focus on being a youth pastor. Mike has since transitioned into laboring full time with BibleThinker to provide free teaching content worldwide. He also has a thriving... Read more

I Never Regarded Bp. Strickland or Cdl. Burke as “Heretics”

Last updated on: March 10, 2024 at 1:15 am By Dave Armstrong

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Contra John Martignoni’s Repeated Claims to the Contrary Catholic apologist John Martignoni has stated no less than seven times in public (in his newsletter, which he told me has 70,000 subscribers, and on his website) that I classified Bishop Strickland and/or Cardinal Burke as “heretics” or called them that term or thought it (line breaks represent a break in the text): . . . essentially accusing Bp. Strickland of being a heretic . . . So, here was Dave Armstrong... Read more

Church Fathers & Sola Fide (vs. Jordan Cooper)

Last updated on: March 7, 2024 at 5:27 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Incl. St. Ignatius of Antioch vs. Faith Alone; Epistle to Diognetus; Council of Trent on Justification by Faith & Imputation; Anti-Catholicism in the Lutheran Confessions Rev. Dr. Jordan B. Cooper is a Lutheran pastor, adjunct professor of Systematic Theology, Executive Director of the popular Just & Sinner YouTube channel, and the President of the American Lutheran Theological Seminary (which holds to a doctrinally traditional Lutheranism, similar to the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod). He has authored several books, as well as theological articles in a variety of... Read more

Yes, Jesus Founded the Catholic Church (vs. Jordan Cooper)

Last updated on: March 6, 2024 at 8:03 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Rev. Dr. Jordan B. Cooper is a Lutheran pastor, adjunct professor of Systematic Theology, Executive Director of the popular Just & Sinner YouTube channel, and the President of the American Lutheran Theological Seminary (which holds to a doctrinally traditional Lutheranism, similar to the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod). He has authored several books, as well as theological articles in a variety of publications. All my Bible citations are from RSV, unless otherwise indicated. Jordan’s words will be in blue. This is my 9th reply to Jordan (many more... Read more

Unbiblical, Illogical Sola Scriptura: Reply to Jordan Cooper

Last updated on: March 5, 2024 at 1:22 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Lutheran Contra-Catholic Potpourri: Reply to Jordan Cooper

Last updated on: March 5, 2024 at 1:22 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Incl. Bible-Tradition Relationship; Fathers & Conciliar Infallibility; Popes & Early Councils; Perspicuity (Luther vs. Erasmus); Communion in One Kind; “Late” & Supposedly Unbiblical Dogmas Rev. Dr. Jordan B. Cooper is a Lutheran pastor, adjunct professor of Systematic Theology, Executive Director of the popular Just & Sinner YouTube channel, and the President of the American Lutheran Theological Seminary (which holds to a doctrinally traditional Lutheranism, similar to the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod). He has authored several books, as well as theological articles in a variety of publications.... Read more

Abraham’s Justification by Faith & Works (vs. Jordan Cooper)

Last updated on: March 5, 2024 at 1:23 pm By Dave Armstrong

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+ Catholic Exegesis Regarding St. Paul’s Specific Meaning of “Works” in Romans 4 Rev. Dr. Jordan B. Cooper is a Lutheran pastor, adjunct professor of Systematic Theology, Executive Director of the popular Just & Sinner YouTube channel, and the President of the American Lutheran Theological Seminary (which holds to a doctrinally traditional Lutheranism, similar to the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod). He has authored several books, as well as theological articles in a variety of publications. All my Bible citations are from RSV, unless otherwise indicated. Jordan’s... Read more

St. Ambrose vs. Faith Alone (vs. Jordan Cooper)

Last updated on: March 5, 2024 at 1:23 pm By Dave Armstrong

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+ Concupiscence: St. Ambrose’s and St. Augustine’s Views Rev. Dr. Jordan B. Cooper is a Lutheran pastor, adjunct professor of Systematic Theology, Executive Director of the popular Just & Sinner YouTube channel, and the President of the American Lutheran Theological Seminary (which holds to a doctrinally traditional Lutheranism, similar to the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod). He has authored several books, as well as theological articles in a variety of publications. All my Bible citations are from RSV, unless otherwise indicated. Jordan’s words will be in blue. This... Read more