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“Why did Jesus have to die for our sins?” This question opens a discussion on the necessity of Christ’s sacrifice, addressing whether God could have chosen another path for forgiveness. The conversation also touches on Calvin’s view of predestination and resources for understanding salvation from a Catholic perspective, along with a variety of other intriguing questions.

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Questions Covered:

01:46 – Why did Jesus have to die for our sins? Couldn’t God have forgiven us another way?

10:44 – Can you explain Calvin’s understanding of predestination and if we still disagree with what he taught?

16:21 – Is there a resource that gives a clear total overall understanding of salvation from the Catholic perspective?

23:30 – Lightning round questions

48:08 – I think everything you are saying aligns with the protestant view of absolute corruption. Am I wrong on this?

“Can we be saved by faith alone?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of salvation, touching on key concepts such as what salvation truly means. The conversation also addresses the relationship between Scripture and tradition, and explores the idea of “once saved, always saved,” providing a comprehensive look at these important theological topics.

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Questions Covered:

02:40 – What is Salvation?

15:55 – Can we be saved by faith alone?

35:15 – I’m reformed presbyterian and looking into Catholic. Regarding. CCC 74-82. Does one need to view scripture and tradition on equal footing in order to have salvation?

44:05 – Once Saved Always Saved

“Does the Bible teach the invocation of saints?” This question opens a discussion on the role of saints in Catholic belief, alongside inquiries about the end of animal sacrifice in Scripture, the presence of archangels, and the interpretation of 2 Corinthians 5:8 regarding Purgatory. The conversation also touches on the differences in Gospel accounts of Judas’s betrayal.

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Questions Covered:

06:05 – Does the Bible teach the invocation of saints?

13:30 – Where in the Bible is the end of animal sacrifice? And why was it ended?

20:15 – Where are the archangels in the Bible?

23:58 – Matthew, Mark, and Luke all have Judas kissing Jesus. John does not. Which one is true?

32:55 – 2 Cor.5:8 says to be absent with the body is to be present with Christ. Do protestants think that they all go to heaven? What about Purgatory?

41:35 – Is the Deuterocanon read in the same way the rest of the Old Testament is?

48:32 – Regarding Isaiah 37:36 records the siege of Jesusalem by the Assyrians. Was the Angel that was sent to save Jerusalem actually a pharaoh from Egypt? Is it possible that the bible recorded the pharaoh and his army as an angel from God?

“What book had the most controversy?” This question leads to a discussion about the canon’s acceptance, alongside inquiries about the historical evidence for the papacy beyond key scripture, the appropriateness of having a menorah in a Catholic home, and the reasons behind variations in biblical translations.

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Questions Covered:

05:35 – What book in the canon had the most controversy about its acceptance?

16:21 – I’m considering Catholicism but am not convinced by the historical and scriptural evidence for the papacy. Beyond Matthew 16 and Luke 22, what is the strongest evidence that the early church recognized the papacy?

20:45 – The book of Exodus mentions a menorah. It’s not necessarily a Catholic symbol, but since it’s in the Bible is it okay to have a menorah in your house?

29:20 – Why is Matthew 17:20 (“But this kind is not cast out but by prayer and fasting”) excluded from certain translations? The Douay Rheims has it and the RSV-CE does not. And how might that affect the nihil obstat?

36:33 – Why do people think Catholics worship Mary?

43:25 – Is there any truth to the claim that ancient Jews thought there were two powers in heaven? They cite Genesis referring to “us.”

51:00 – How do I answer when people say that Jesus didn’t judge, especially in regard to immoral behavior?

“Why only the Eucharist?” addresses the Church’s practice of offering the Eucharist without the precious blood, providing clarity for those exploring Catholicism. The discussion also touches on why God allows conception outside of marriage and the implications of mortal sin on salvation, offering a range of perspectives on these important topics.

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Questions Covered:

05:20 – I was raised southern baptist and looking into Catholicism. Why does the Church only give the people only the eucharist but not the precious blood?

20:10 – I’m a fallen-away-Catholic. Why does God allow people to be conceived outside of marriage?

28:40 – If a Catholic commits a mortal sin and dies instantly, can they go to heaven. What are your thoughts on why?