How do we know who speaks for Christ today? For the first Christians, it was simple: they traced the teaching and authority of a person or community back to the apostles themselves. That process—apostolic succession—was how they knew who truly taught the faith Jesus handed down. Apostolic succession means that the power and authority Jesus … Read more
Many Christians believe the Bible is the only authority needed for faith. The phrase “Sola Scriptura”—Scripture alone—became a rallying cry during the Protestant Reformation. But is that belief rooted in Scripture itself? And how does the Catholic Church understand the role of the Bible? The Catholic Church reveres the Bible as the inspired, inerrant Word … Read more
In a world full of churches, denominations, and conflicting teachings, how do we know which one is actually following what Jesus and the Apostles taught? Is it even possible to tell? The answer is yes—but it starts by looking backward, not just around. Many modern Christian groups claim they’re simply “going back to the Bible.” … Read more
The belief in eternal security, often summed up as “once saved, always saved,” is a widely taught doctrine in many Christian circles. It asserts that once a person has truly accepted Christ, they cannot lose their salvation no matter what they do afterward. This idea often sounds comforting and spiritually secure, but is it actually … Read more
Many Christians believe that salvation is by faith alone and nothing else. They argue that if works play any role at all, then salvation would be earned and not a gift. That sounds reasonable. But is that what the Bible actually teaches? To answer that, we need to let Scripture speak for itself, and we … Read more
In a culture that often treats salvation as a one-time event—a quick prayer, a raised hand, a moment of decision—Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 9:27 come as a wake-up call. “But I pommel my body and subdue it, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.” (RSV-CE) Why would Paul, an apostle chosen … Read more
Is it un-Christian to want secure borders?Or wrong to welcome migrants in need? Some voices shout “open borders!” Others cry “build the wall!” But the Catholic Church doesn’t take its marching orders from political slogans. It offers something deeper: moral clarity grounded in Scripture, Tradition, and reason. The Church calls for balance—a just government protects … Read more
When Jesus said, “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church” (Matthew 16:18), did He mean Peter himself, or just Peter’s confession of faith? This question matters more than some realize. It’s tied directly to how we understand the structure, leadership, and authority Jesus gave His Church. Let’s dig in, using … Read more
When it comes to Catholicism, a few objections seem to pop up on repeat. Some challenge the idea of confessing sins to a priest. Others question infant baptism, the use of religious statues, or why Catholics venerate the cross. And many argue that early Christians simply worshiped in homes, so church buildings are unnecessary. If … Read more
One common objection to the Catholic view of the papacy is the claim that Peter’s leadership was personal and did not carry on after his death. But Scripture tells a different story. Let’s examine the biblical evidence to see whether Peter’s role was a passing moment or the foundation of something enduring. Jesus Personally Commissions … Read more
