For many of our Christian brothers and sisters in Christ, a simple confession of faith with one’s lips is all that is necessary to be saved once and for all. I have heard many denounce the works of Catholics as no more than a futile attempt to earn salvation. Some common and typical responses I [...]
Archive of posts filed under the Apologetics category.
The Test
An Unexpected Christmas Gift My Story My sister and I were about to leave the sandwich shop and then rush off to complete some important errands. I took my final bite of sandwich and picked up my tray to get ready to leave. As I was discarding my trash I thought I would make a [...]
The False Doctrine of Once Saved, Always Saved
Many of you are no doubt familiar with the doctrine of ‘once saved, always saved’. This false doctrine contradicts the teachings of Scripture and therefore, the Catholic Church. Some of you, like myself, have entered into a discussion with a Protestant brother or sister regarding this doctrine, and if you are like me, you are [...]
Do Catholics Try to Earn Their Way to Heaven?
Is it true that Catholics don’t appreciate the role of faith in a Christian’s life, and rely too much, if not solely, upon the role of works? In my study of Proverbs, I was astonished to discover how similar the words in Proverbs 9:1-5 are to those of Luke 14:15-24. Both of these passages seem [...]
