Roman Catholicism In The Light Of Their Own Scriptures And Authorites

Excerpt from Roman Catholicism in the Light of Their Own Scriptures and Authorities What_is contained in the following pages has been written in a spirit of Christian love and courtesy toward the millions of Roman Catholic friends in all parts of the world. I grant that the majority of the worshipers and devotees of the Church of Rome are as zealous, earnest, and sincere as any people on earth. When it comes to the strict observance of church doctrines and traditions, I rank first among all denominations. But sincerity alone is no proof of orthodoxy. No one will question the fact that millions of Mohammedan worshipers are honest in their convictions as to What is right. The same may be said also of pagan worshipers. But we who stand in the light of Christianity know that they are wrong and deceived. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Truth and error are opposites. The truth alone can save. Light and darkness can not exist in the same place at the same time. The only safe rule is to keep our hearts open to the truth, always ready to receive the light of God. This sometimes has to be done at the cost of traditions and teachings that we may have imbibed in childhood. H. M. Riggle contrasts the Church of God with the Church of Rome. You will read his discussions of ministerial equality, the rise of the papacy, the supremacy of the Pope, papal infallibility, infant damnation, transubstantiation, Mass, idolatry, penance and absolution, purgatory, and the biblical call to leave spiritual Babylon.

In this insightful and thought-provoking book, author H.M. Riggle takes an in-depth look at the basic tenants of Roman Catholicism from a Protestant perspective. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including scripture, church history, and modern theology, Riggle offers a clear, concise, and compelling critique of Catholic doctrine and practice. Whether you're a layperson, a student, or a minister, Roman Catholicism in the Light of Their Own Scriptures and Authorities is a vital resource for anyone seeking to better understand the beliefs and practices of the Catholic church. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Which is the true way of salvation? Is it from Christ direct to the sinner, or is it through priests and sacraments and church? The answer is of vital importance, for the eternal destiny of souls is at stake. This book attempts to examine the wide field of questions in dispute. It is not written in any spirit of disputation for disputation’s sake, or just to prove someone else is wrong, but that the truth as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, the Word of God, may be clearly seen. “Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32).

This document's purpose is to spell out the Church's understanding of the nature of revelation--the process whereby God communicates with human beings. It touches upon questions about Scripture, tradition, and the teaching authority of the Church. The major concern of the document is to proclaim a Catholic understanding of the Bible as the "word of God." Key elements include: Trinitarian structure, roles of apostles and bishops, and biblical reading in a historical context.

Given the popular-level conversations on phenomena like the Gospel of Thomas and Bart Ehrman’s Misquoting Jesus, as well as the current gap in evangelical scholarship on the origins of the New Testament, Michael Kruger’s Canon Revisited meets a significant need for an up-to-date work on canon by addressing recent developments in the field. He presents an academically rigorous yet accessible study of the New Testament canon that looks deeper than the traditional surveys of councils and creeds, mining the text itself for direction in understanding what the original authors and audiences believed the canon to be. Canon Revisited provides an evangelical introduction to the New Testament canon that can be used in seminary and college classrooms, and read by pastors and educated lay leaders alike. In contrast to the prior volumes on canon, this volume distinguishes itself by placing a substantial focus on the theology of canon as the context within which the historical evidence is evaluated and assessed. Rather than simply discussing the history of canon—rehashing the Patristic data yet again—Kruger develops a strong theological framework for affirming and authenticating the canon as authoritative. In effect, this work successfully unites both the theology and the historical development of the canon, ultimately serving as a practical defense for the authority of the New Testament books.

What is Christian Doctrine? This Companion guides students and scholars through the key issues in the contemporary practice of Christian theology. Including twenty-one essays, specially commissioned from an international team of leading theologians, the volume outlines the central features of Christian doctrinal claims and examines leading methods and theological movements. The first part of the book explores the ten most important topics in Christian doctrine, offering a nuanced historical analysis, as well as charting pathways for further development. In the second part, essays address the most significant movements that are reshaping approaches to multiple topics across disciplinary, as well as denominational and ecclesiastical, borders. Incorporating cutting-edge biblical and historical scholarship in theological argument, this Companion serves as an accessible and engaging introduction to the main themes of Christian doctrine. It will also guide theologians through a growing literature that is increasingly diverse and pluriform.