Fast Facts on Roman Catholicism
What do Catholics mean when they use the words salvation & justification? What special role does Mary have in the church? What about the Pope? Does the Catholic Tradition add to God's Word? How do official Church teachings affect Catholics' day-to-day lives? In their helpful question & answer style, noted researchers John Ankerberg & John Weldon lead you through these & other key issues. This straightforward, practical guide will help you comprehend one of the world's most prominent religious institutions &the beliefs of friends & family members who belong to it - in light of the clear teaching of the Bible.
Top Highlights
“In sum, the way to heaven is to accept whatever the Roman Catholic Church teaches—apart from this there is no salvation.” (source)
“The Catholic Encyclopedia summarizes the teaching:” (source)
“In Catholicism, the requirements for even relative ‘assurance’ of salvation are saving faith, loyal membership in the Church, obedience to the commandments, love of God and neighbor, and participation in the sacraments of the Eucharist, penance, and so on—plus prayer, good works, indulgences and, last but certainly not least, persevering in God’s grace until death and, at the point of death, dying in the right condition.” (source)
“Catholic teaching on purgatory was officially proclaimed as dogma in 1438. This means that, until that year—in fact, for more than a millennium—belief in the doctrine was not required.” (source)
“As with extrabiblical Catholic doctrine in general, the doctrine of purgatory originated in Church Tradition” (source)
Product Details
- Title : Fast Facts on Roman Catholicism
- Authors:
- Ankerberg, John
- Weldon, John
- Publisher: ATRI Publishing
- Publication Date: 2011
- ISBN: 9781937136307
