Newman on Theological Liberalism (“Tracts of the Times” No. 73)

Last updated on: May 30, 2017 at 4:26 pm By Dave Armstrong

(3-5-11) *** See the online version of Tract 73 (On the Introduction of Rationalistic Principles into Revealed Religion): dated 1836. Newman nails the theologically liberal / dissident / heterodox / “progressive” mentality in this tract. In the aspects he deals with, the thinking is no different today. Error and disbelief and self-contradictory worldviews are seen to be boringly repetitive (and for that matter, boorish), as always. * * * * * Rationalism is a certain abuse of Reason;... Read more

Books by Dave Armstrong: “The Quotable Newman”

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:26 am By Dave Armstrong

“. . . A Definitive Guide to His Central Thoughts and Ideas“ [completed on 19 August 2011; accepted for publication by Sophia Institute Press on 28 September 2011. 415-page version edited down on 29 February 2012. Paperback published on 12 October 2012] [cover design by Carolyn McKinney] *** PURCHASE INFORMATION *** [PAPERBACK: various prices for new and used copies at Amazon] [KINDLE: 9.95] *** [see also The Quotable Newman, Vol. II] *** Foreword by Joseph Pearce EXCERPT *** Cardinal Newman... Read more

Dave Armstrong: “Biblical Catholic Eucharistic Theology”

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:09 am By Dave Armstrong

[completed and published at Lulu on 22 February 2011: 222 pages] *** [cover design by Dave and Judy Armstrong. Christ of St. John of the Cross, by Salvador Dali (1951): from the Salvador Dali Society website] *** Purchase Options *** [PAPERBACK: $20.95] [KINDLE: 2.99] *** TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication (p. 3) Introduction (p. 5) 1. Biblical Analogical Evidence for the Special Presence of God in Physical Objects Prior to the Incarnation (p. 9) [70 Bible passages] 2. Is the Indwelling... Read more

The Bible, Church History, and Slavery (Resources)

Last updated on: May 30, 2017 at 5:58 pm By Dave Armstrong

Photo by “sammisreachers” (7-11-12) [Pixabay / CC0 public domain] *** (2-11-11) *** Glenn Miller of the fantastic Protestant apologetics site, Christian Think Tank (I cannot recommend it highly enough), has tackled this issue head on, in his article, Does God condone slavery in the Bible? (+ part two). Don’t even read it unless you are up for some tremendously in-depth research and refutation of one of the common garden-variety myths in anti-biblical and anti-Christian polemics. Related Materials on the... Read more

Books by Dave Armstrong: “Biblical Catholic Salvation”

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:09 am By Dave Armstrong

“. . . ‘Faith Working Through Love‘ “ [completed on 25 October 2010; 187 pages] *** Purchase Options *** [PAPERBACK: $19.95] [KINDLE: 2.99] *** Featuring 379 biblical passages fully written out (RSV), for the convenience of the reader and 115 pages (seven chapters) devoted specifically to a critique of Calvinism and “TULIP”. *** TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication 1. Initial Justification Originates Solely From God (Catholic Non-Pelagian Soteriology) 2. Grace Alone (Sola Gratia): Perfectly Acceptable Biblical and Catholic Teaching [15 completely written-out... Read more

Books by Dave Armstrong: “‘The Catholic Mary'”

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:10 am By Dave Armstrong

(October 2010; 189 pages; many typos removed on 20 May 2014; cover redesigned on 18 July 2014) *** Purchase Options *** [PAPERBACK: $18.36] [KINDLE: 2.99] *** TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication (p. 3) 1. Mary’s Carol (A Christmas Poem) (p. 7) 2. Mary’s Knowledge of Jesus’ Divinity (p.9) 3. The Imitation of Mary (p. 13) [read online (slightly different)] 4. Was Mary’s Immaculate Conception Absolutely Necessary? (p. 19) 5. Biblical Argument (From Analogy and Plausibility) for the Immaculate Conception... Read more

Books by Dave Armstrong: “Science and Christianity”

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:10 am By Dave Armstrong

” . . . Close Partners or Mortal Enemies?“ (book completed on 20 October 2010; 301 pages) *** Purchase Options *** [PAPERBACK: $21.95] [KINDLE: 2.99] *** By its very nature, this work depends in great measure on the marvelous Internet links technology, in order to make instantly accessible, articles on any given scientific (and also mathematical and sometimes philosophical) matter or discovery. If readers want to know more about the particulars and technical details referred to in passing, then the... Read more

Surveys of Religious Beliefs of Scientists

Last updated on: May 30, 2017 at 6:17 pm By Dave Armstrong

Francis Collins (b. 1950): eminent evangelical Protestant scientist [public domain / Wikimedia Commons] *** (10-18-10) *** A survey of scientists who are members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, conducted by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press in May and June 2009, . . . [found that] just over half of scientists (51%) believe in some form of deity or higher power; specifically, 33% of scientists say they believe in God, while 18%... Read more

Luther & the Immaculate Conception: More Non-Catholic Historians & Scholars

Last updated on: June 5, 2026 at 11:40 pm By Dave Armstrong

The Immaculate Conception (c. 1678), by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617-1682) [public domain / Wikimedia Commons] *** (9-30-10) *** [Luther’s own words are in blue] *** I have compiled more opinions from Luther scholars and other historians with regard to Luther’s acceptance of the doctrine, and particularly whether he modified his views sometime after 1527 (some think he did so). * * * * * 1) Donald G. Bloesch, The Church: Sacraments, Worship, Ministry, Mission (Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press: 2002). [I]t... Read more

Luther & Mary’s Immaculate Conception: Lutheran Scholars’ Opinions

Last updated on: June 5, 2026 at 11:40 pm By Dave Armstrong

Immaculate Conception (c. 1667), by Juan Antonio de Frías y Escalante (1633-1670) [public domain / Wikimedia Commons] ** (9-30-10) *** I wrote very extensively about the topic over seven years ago, and much of that research made it into my book about Martin Luther. Way back in 2003 I demonstrated how many Lutheran and other non-Catholic Luther scholars affirmed that Luther believed in Mary’s immaculate conception (in slightly modified form).Anyone interested in the fine (and many!) details can peruse my paper,... Read more

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