Catholic Archives - The Bereans Apologetics Research Ministry https://thebereans.net/category/catholic/ A Philipine-based counter-cult organization aimed to train and equip Christians from any denomination against false belief systems Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:25:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://thebereans.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-193202845_228518878815235_5953841048748857855_n-32x32.png Catholic Archives - The Bereans Apologetics Research Ministry https://thebereans.net/category/catholic/ 32 32 The Early Church Fathers and the Evolution of Mary’s Role In Church History https://thebereans.net/the-early-church-fathers-and-the-evolution-of-marys-role-in-church-history/ https://thebereans.net/the-early-church-fathers-and-the-evolution-of-marys-role-in-church-history/#respond Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:25:39 +0000 https://thebereans.net/?p=1600 Historically speaking, we can only see from some early church fathers are their quotations on what they believed concerning Mary being the God-bearer (theotokos) but never ascribing to the kind of ascription made by the Roman Catholic institution in the west. In fact, the idea that Mary continued to be a virgin became a common […]

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]]> https://thebereans.net/the-early-church-fathers-and-the-evolution-of-marys-role-in-church-history/feed/ 0 Roman Catholicism: Veneration or Necromancy? https://thebereans.net/roman-catholicism-veneration-or-necromancy/ https://thebereans.net/roman-catholicism-veneration-or-necromancy/#respond Mon, 01 Mar 2021 04:09:44 +0000 https://thebereans.net/?p=1595 I have experienced conversing gently and respectfully with learned Roman Catholics regarding some theological differences. And one of the most delicate issues that could be involved in this highly sensitive topic on Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ in his humanity form, is their emotion towards her. What is the truth behind this Roman Catholic […]

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]]> https://thebereans.net/roman-catholicism-veneration-or-necromancy/feed/ 0 Interpreting Genesis 3:15: Mary, Church, or Jesus? https://thebereans.net/interpreting-genesis-315-mary-church-or-jesus/ https://thebereans.net/interpreting-genesis-315-mary-church-or-jesus/#respond Sat, 05 Dec 2020 11:29:52 +0000 https://thebereans.net/?p=1438 One of the most respected and revered Roman Catholic saint was Alphonsus de Liguori who has written so much about her devotion to Mary saying, “she is truly a mediatress of peace between sinners and God.”1​ ​He also wrote, “The Holy Church commands a worship peculiar to Mary.”2​ ​Liguori also explained, “Mary is called… the […]

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]]> https://thebereans.net/interpreting-genesis-315-mary-church-or-jesus/feed/ 0 Does Romans 2:6-7 Teach Salvation By Works? https://thebereans.net/does-romans-26-7-teach-salvation-by-works/ https://thebereans.net/does-romans-26-7-teach-salvation-by-works/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2020 06:17:35 +0000 https://thebereans.net/?p=1424 I remember talking to a person who wanted to be discipled. He claimed to be a Christian for many years. Ang sabi niya sa akin with confidence, “I am already thirty years in my Christian faith and I am also an elder in our church.” After hearing these things, I smiled. So out of respect […]

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