Trinitarianism and Christology (Index Page)

Last updated on: May 1, 2025 at 12:29 pm By Dave Armstrong

Basic minimal (equilateral triangular) version of the “Shield of the Trinity” or “Scutum Fidei” diagram of traditional Christian symbolism [public domain / Wikimedia Commons] ***** TABLE OF CONTENTS *** I. CHRISTOLOGY / DEITY OF JESUS CHRIST II. EVENTS IN JESUS’ LIFE / JESUS’ TEACHING III. DIALOGUES WITH JEWISH APOLOGIST MICHAEL J. ALTER ON JESUS’ RESURRECTION AND ALLEGED NT “CONTRADICTIONS” IV. JESUS AND MARY V. YOUNG MESSIAH FILM (2016) / KNOWLEDGE OF JESUS VI. TRINITARIANISM / THE HOLY TRINITY / THE... Read more

Salvation, Justification, & “Faith Alone” (Index Page)

Last updated on: July 18, 2025 at 10:06 am By Dave Armstrong

(October 2010, 187 pages) [much more book information and purchase options] ***** Catholic Salvation: 1871 Bible Passages [12-27-24] ***** ***** TABLE OF CONTENTS *** I. GENERAL (CATHOLIC SOTERIOLOGY) / INFUSED JUSTIFICATION II. “FAITH ALONE” / FAITH AND WORKS III. SANCTIFICATION IV. THEOSIS / DIVINIZATION / DEIFICATION V. PRAYER VI. SIN / MORTAL AND VENIAL SIN VII. ASSURANCE OF SALVATION / ETERNAL SECURITY / FALLING AWAY / APOSTASY / EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE VIII. PREDESTINATION / GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY / PERSEVERANCE OF THE... Read more

Bible, Tradition, Canon, & “Sola Scriptura” (Index Page)

Last updated on: July 11, 2025 at 4:53 pm By Dave Armstrong

Photograph by Chris Sloan, 28 Nov. 2009 [Flickr / CC BY 2.0 license] ***** Table of Contents * * * I. Relationship of the Bible to the Church * II. Tradition (Apostolic) * III. Sola Scriptura (Scripture as the Only Infallible Authority) * IV. Perspicuity (Clearness) of Scripture * V. Material and Formal Sufficiency of Scripture / Rule of Faith * VI. The Canon of Scripture * VII. Deuterocanonical Books (So-Called “Apocrypha”) * VIII. Biblical Accuracy / Alleged Biblical Contradictions... Read more

Apologetics-Oriented Biblical Commentary on Philippians (RSV)

Last updated on: June 3, 2017 at 11:32 am By Dave Armstrong

[Pixabay / CC0 public domain] *** (1998) *** Chapter 1 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philip’pi, with the bishops and deacons: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 thankful for your partnership in the... Read more

Case Study in Liberal Catholic Dissent: Fr. Joseph S. O’Leary

Last updated on: June 3, 2017 at 11:34 am By Dave Armstrong

Dead End sign at an interruption in 3rd Street in Elko, Nevada. Photo by “Famartin” (3-25-15) [Wikimedia Commons / Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license] ***** (10-29-06) ***** [Fr. O’Leary’s words will be in blue] ***** I don’t spend much time refuting Catholic liberalism because, frankly, I don’t think it deserves the dignity of a reply, as it is fundamentally wrongheaded and intellectually dishonest, and tries to pretend that the Catholic faith is something that it clearly is... Read more

Debate with an Agnostic on the “Last Days” (vs. Ed Babinski)

Last updated on: June 3, 2017 at 11:38 am By Dave Armstrong

Was the Author of Hebrews a False Prophet? The Great Day of His Wrath (c. 1853), by John Martin (1789-1854) [public domain / Wikimedia Commons] *** (9-13-06) *** The following is a reply to agnostic Ed Babinski’s article, “Gimme That Old False Prediction, It’s Good Enough For Me.” I’ve cited most of it below, but not all of it, which can be read by following the link. His words will be in blue. Presbyterian NT scholar Dr. Robert Rayburn’s... Read more

Sins and Sinners in the Catholic Church: a Disproof?

Last updated on: June 3, 2017 at 11:41 am By Dave Armstrong

Mud volcano. Photo by Peretz Partensky (8-26-09) [Wikimedia Commons / Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license] ***** [originally written in 1996 and 1998 (dialogue with two different Protestants: words in blue). Compiled on 25 November 1998] * * * * * My observation is that the Catholic Church often destroyed dissenting voices and their writings. When writings subsequently surfaced that proved the martyr to be quite orthodox, the Church had the power to suppress them. The only case I have any... Read more

Dave Armstrong’s Literary Resume (Curriculum Vitae)

Last updated on: June 4, 2025 at 11:08 am By Dave Armstrong

I was received into the Catholic Church (and Judy returned to it), on 8 February 1991, by the eminent catechist and author, Servant of God Fr. John A. Hardon, S. J. [photo credit: Tom McGlynn: 8 February 1991] *** TABLE OF CONTENTS *** I. BRIEF RELIGIOUS BACKGROUND INFORMATION II. FORMAL AND INFORMAL EDUCATION / EMPLOYMENT III. CATHOLIC ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATIONS IV. PUBLISHED WRITINGS (Articles / Cartoon Tracts / Books) V. RADIO AND WEBCAST INTERVIEWS AND TALKS VI. REFERENCES AND RECOMMENDATIONS VII.... Read more

Books by Dave Armstrong: “The One-Minute Apologist”

Last updated on: November 30, 2023 at 3:05 pm By Dave Armstrong

[143 pages; published by Sophia Institute Press in May 2007] —– To purchase, go to the bottom of the page —– [cover design by Theodore Schluenderfritz] Helpful Supplementary Information The One-Minute Apologist: Information for the Massively Hyper-Linked Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet File The One-Minute Apologist: Quotation Sources & Additional Contexts The One-Minute Apologist: Paperback Errors Corrected Reviews Review by Carl E. Olson [National Catholic Register, 8-21-07] From Purify Your Bride blog “This is one of the most... Read more

Books by Apologist Dave Armstrong: “The Catholic Verses”

Last updated on: November 30, 2023 at 3:03 pm By Dave Armstrong

[235 pages; published by Sophia Institute Press in August 2004] —– To purchase, go to the bottom of the page —– [cover design by Theodore Schluenderfritz] See Back Cover *** [This title is also published in Portugese (2-8-17). Read more about it, including purchase information] Table of Contents [linked portions available online indicated by color] Dedication Introduction 1. The Church The Church is the “Pillar of the Truth” The Binding Authority of Councils, Led by the Holy Spirit The... Read more