From my book, Revelation!: 1001 Biblical Answers to Theological Questions (2013). Bible verses in KJV unless specified. *** Did Jesus destroy or fulfill the old covenant law? Matthew 5:17-18 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. [18] For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.... Read more
(1996) *** The Church sees the Fathers as the successors of the apostles, the closest source to the apostolic teaching and tradition, and therefore authoritative. One must ask, why should I trust Protestant Joe X’s interpretation, or his pastor’s, when we can go back to the source and listen to those who knew the apostles? One must understand what the Church means when she is bound by the “unanimous consent” of the Fathers. The Church cannot, has not, and does... Read more
(6-11-08) *** Let’s briefly review the relevant timeline and background for these events. Martin Luther tacked up his 95 Theses in Wittenberg, Saxony on 31 October 1517. This is almost universally considered the beginning of the Protestant “Reformation”. The papal bull Exsurge Domine was issued by Pope Leo X on 15 June 1520, and demanded that Luther retract 41 errors: some from the 95 Theses, and others from subsequent works. Luther completed his treatise, To the Christian Nobility of the German Nation by 23 June 1520. It was published... Read more
(7-9-03) *** —— “The most godly man I ever met” ———- Jack T. Chick *** Alberto Rivera, the alleged former Catholic priest, bishop, and anti-Catholic hero of Jack Chick comic strips, was exposed as a total fraud by non-Catholic (evangelical Protestant) Gary Metz, in two articles appearing in evangelical magazines: 1) “The Alberto Story,” Cornerstone, vol. 9, no. 53, 1981, pp. 29-31. * 2) Christianity Today, March 13, 1981. I have heard that the Christian Research Institute (CRI), founded by the late Dr.... Read more
This comes from a vigorous combox on the great site Shameless Popery, under the post, “Reformation Day Ironies, 500th Anniversary Edition” (by Joe Heschmeyer). Anti-Catholic Barry Baritone’s words will be in blue. Words of “Irked” will be in green. I had written two papers about this general topic before. The first was raised by someone in the discussion; I cited the second: Cyril of Jerusalem (d. 386) vs. Sola Scriptura as the Rule of Faith [8-1-03] David T. King &... Read more
(8-15-00) *** Bart Brewer, former Catholic priest (d. 2005), was a leading anti-Catholic “missionary” (Mission to Catholics, International, San Diego). I thought it would be interesting to take note of something he wrote about himself: the first reason which he felt compelled him to make a move out of Catholicism: * * * Bart Brewer, a professional anti-Catholic, recounted his love affair with a high school girl, while still a priest under vows: I enjoyed watching the girls giggle as... Read more
(4-10-03) *** William Webster is a prolific opponent of the Catholic Church and author of many papers and published books along these lines. This is a response to his Internet essay, “Rome’s New and Novel Concept of Tradition: Living Tradition (Viva Voce – Whatever We Say) A Repudiation of the Patristic Concept of Tradition,” which is reproduced in its entirety and thoroughly refuted. The subject headings are my own. Mr. Webster’s words will be in blue. TABLE OF CONTENTSI. Protestant Historians... Read more
Part V: My 36-Page Second Counter-Reply (15 May 1995) and Mr. White’s One-Page “Reply” (10 November 1995) My book (2013, 395 pages; available for as low as $2.99). * * * * * Complete Debate: Part I: Introduction and My Initial Form Letter (23 March 1995) Part II: Mr. White’s 7-Page Initial Reply (6 April 1995) Part III: My 16-Page First Counter-Reply (22 April 1995) Part IV: Mr. White’s 17-Page Second Counter-Reply (4 May 1995) Part V: My 36-Page Second Counter-Reply (15 May... Read more
Part IV: Mr. White’s 17-Page Second Counter-Reply (4 May 1995) My book (2013, 395 pages; available for as low as $2.99). * * * * * Complete Debate: Part I: Introduction and My Initial Form Letter (23 March 1995) Part II: Mr. White’s 7-Page Initial Reply (6 April 1995) Part III: My 16-Page First Counter-Reply (22 April 1995) Part IV: Mr. White’s 17-Page Second Counter-Reply (4 May 1995) Part V: My 36-Page Second Counter-Reply (15 May 1995) and Mr. White’s One-Page “Reply” (10 November 1995) *** 4 May 1995 Dear... Read more
Part III: My 16-Page First Counter-Reply (22 April 1995) My book (2013, 395 pages; available for as low as $2.99). * * * * * Complete Debate: Part I: Introduction and My Initial Form Letter (23 March 1995) Part II: Mr. White’s 7-Page Initial Reply (6 April 1995) Part III: My 16-Page First Counter-Reply (22 April 1995) Part IV: Mr. White’s 17-Page Second Counter-Reply (4 May 1995) Part V: My 36-Page Second Counter-Reply (15 May 1995) and Mr. White’s One-Page “Reply” (10 November 1995) *** 22 April 1995... Read more
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