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THE WAY OF SALVATION |
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Q & A God clearly states "I will not justify the wicked" (Exodus 23:7). That seems to imply that we need to obey the commandments of God in order to be justified. |
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I was raised in the Catholic Church and
never was I taught that fasting would pay for my sins.
We do not fast to make satisfaction for our sins. I was
saved when Jesus Christ died on the cross. And I was
also taught that the only way to Heaven is through Jesus
Christ! |
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What do you mean? "I am not sorry enough for my sins."
And if you were very sorry, would God be more
willing to save you than He is now?. |
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Have you been trying to love God in order to be
saved? If so, give it up. |
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I was away
from the Catholic Church for many years. I was living a
sinful life filled with pleasure and selfishness... I
signed up for the midnight hour at a local parish and
without fail sit with Jesus for an hour. I read
scripture, pray the rosary or just sit with my Lord... |
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...Jesus
gave the answer: "Keep the commandments." He could have
said: "Do you believe in me? Then you are fine...." |
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What must I do to
be saved? Don't give rest to your soul before you are
able to answer correctly this vital question. |
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I
really don't know what to do. There are so many opinions
that I am quite perplexed to know what to believe.
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To
one the Devil says, "God is too merciful to punish
sinners and if this is not believed he tries another,
"If He does punish the sinner in hell, the punishment
won't be eternal." |
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Why should I believe Jesus is the Messiah? |
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Is
believing on the Lord Jesus Christ is "Far too easy"
a way?
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How can you want to escape the righteous judgment of
God? |
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Being a former
Catholic, I was taught that we are all children of God.
Is that so? Or do we become children of God once we
receive Christ as our personal Saviour? |
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I want to know God's way of salvation. Can you tell me
about it in simple terms? |
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Does a man's salvation or
damnation depends on his belief. If he believes the lie
of Satan will he eternally perish; but if he believes
the truth of God will he be eternally saved? |
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I
can assure you that we Catholics believe in His
completed work and suffering at Calvary’s cross.
However, as the Bride of Christ, His Body, our
sufferings are so united with Christ's that we can offer
them in union with His redemptive work for the salvation
of souls (Colossians 1:24). The Lord Jesus Christ uses
the suffering of his people to draw souls to salvation
to be found only through Christ. That is what redemptive
suffering is all about. |
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Who
did he actually claim to be? What does the Bible say
about him? |
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Is there salvation for me?
I can assure you, on
the authority of Him Who cannot lie, that you may be
saved. |
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In
the New Testament, Paul says that we should work out our
salvation with fear and trembling. Could you explain
what he meant?
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I
have always been taught that I must pray to be saved. Is
this true?
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I
think I am going to heaven but I'm not sure. Is it not
less proud to say -I hope I am? |
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There is evidence in Scripture for the
doctrine of temporal punishment to repair damage even
after the sin is forgiven. Thus even though his sin of
doubting God’s word had been forgiven, Moses was still
not allowed to enter the Promised Land. David was
forgiven his adultery with Bathsheba, but still he had
to endure the pain of seeing the child die.
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Is
there any illustration in the Bible of anyone being
saved at once? |
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As
Catholics we believe that there are mortal sins and
venial sins. The slight failings, if you could call them
that, what are they for you? Are they sins? |
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I do not feel lost. Is it necessary to do
so before you can be saved? |
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I
would like to know what sin really is. Does it not
depend on what you have been brought up to believe? |
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I know the Bible
says salvation 'is not of works' then what is the point
of good works? |
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Some people I know claim to be
Christians. As far as I can see they are a 'bunch of
hypocrites'. Why should I become one? |
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How
can anyone be saved when the Bible says all have sinned? |
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Was
Jesus simply a mythical figure, a fabrication by
religious zealots who wanted a symbol to rally behind
for whatever reason they needed at the time? |
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I
know this is one of the best questions asked in the
entire Bible but tell me what truth really is?
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What
difference does it make what religion a person has if he
does the best he can? |
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I
was taught about Jesus from a very early age. There was
never a time I didn't believe about him. Does that mean
I am saved? |
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Can
you tell me succinctly -how to be saved? |
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On what basis can
you assert that miracles can happen? |
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Is there a right and wrong way to believe
in Jesus? |
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If God so loved
the world why did he create us imperfect sinners? If you
believe the story in the Garden of Eden, then you have
to admit that God set us up for failure. What kind of
loving God would do such a thing? What kind of God would
stand by and allow something like the holocaust to
occur? The fact is that whether or not there is or is
not a God, it doesn't really matter. |
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I have tried and tried to become a
Christian but I keep on failing. Why? |
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Do
you not think there is
"great presumption" in anyone to go to the length of
saying he knows that he is saved?
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What
implications does becoming a Christian have for me? |
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.... why should a person who lives a good life and
another person who simply believes and continues to live
an unchristian life, why should both go to heaven? That
wouldn't seem fair. |
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Wasn't
Jesus just a good human teacher whose followers raised
him to godhood after death? |
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I think Christians
are 'gloom merchants'. Why should I become one? |
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I know I need to come to Christ but how
do I do it. Do I fly to him? |
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The Bible says,
“And do not call anyone on earth father, for you have
one Father, and he is in heaven” (Matthew 23:9). What
are your comments on this verse? |
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Catholics believe
that salvation is possible for everyone whatever their
religion. Good people who are not members of the
Catholic Church, such as Jews and Muslims, can be saved
also. |
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But
why did not God make man incapable of disobeying His
will and therefore incapable of sinning? There would be
no suffering in the world.
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I see that Christ
has borne my punishment, and that God is perfectly
satisfied with what He has done; but, somehow or other,
I cannot realize that I have everlasting life. |
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I
know Christ died for my sins but surely I must have
something to do to gain the benefits of what he did? |
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Contrary to the Protestant "Justification by Faith
Alone," James tells us clearly that justification is not
by faith only! "Ye see then how that by works a man is
justified, and not by faith only" James 2:24. |
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I have been raised as a Roman Catholic. Yours might not
necessarily be the right way to eternal life. I do not
think that any of us in our different denominations can
say, "Our way is the true way to heaven. |
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You have no idea how wicked I am. Is there salvation
for me? |
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I have been taught by my Church that when
I do penance - inflict a punishment on myself I atone
(make satisfaction) for my sin. What do you think? |
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I’m a very religious Catholic, and I’m
all for JESUS and want to give my life to JESUS. But I
wish I could get some sign telling me if the Catholic
religion is right or wrong. |
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I
have tried to trust Christ but I do not feel saved? What
is the problem? |
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Can salvation be
lost once it is gained? |
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I believe that I
have received the grace of regeneration at my baptism.
The Scriptures teach that purification is firmly linked
to the rite of baptism. |
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Is
there any where in the Bible that says you can know you
are saved? |
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The heart of the matter
is the difference in the protestant and catholic
definition of faith. Catholics see good works as an
integral part of faith and cannot be separated.
Protestants see good works as a unrequired effort. |
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When
I 'turned over a new leaf' I felt much better. Is there
anything else I need to do? |
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In
our modern age 'Christian' is a vague and undefined
word. Everyone has his own opinion as to how a person
can be saved. I would appreciate your insight about who
the real Christians are. |
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I
just wish I could feel saved. What can I do to
experience it? |
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Shouldn't
we listen to what Church traditions and Church leaders
say about this important subject of salvation?
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I
have lived a very moral upright life and I can honestly
say I never did anyone any harm in my life. Won't God
take note of my good life? |
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What
about confessions to a Priest who is able to give
absolution?
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Through the grace
of Jesus Christ purchased by His life, death and
resurrection, the entire world has been redeemed. Christ
has already redeemed us; unlocked the gates of heaven.
Redemption is not the same as salvation but is a
necessary prelude. He did his part - and now we have to
cooperate by doing ours. |
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I know I need to be saved but at the
moment I do not feel anxious enough. Should I wait until
I do? |
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I know the Lord Jesus is our Mediator but
I think, because Mary is called 'blessed' I can go
directly to her. Why can't you see this? |
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In your biblical
plan of salvation, you said that original sin has
corrupted our nature, whereas I was taught that our
nature is wounded. I think this is a key issue. |
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Have
you discovered that there are still some pretty bad
things in your heart?
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The
Catholic Church possess the 'true Gospel'. Have you got
anything better? |
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Have
you done the best you could? Have you not, again and
again, done what you ought not to have done, and omitted
to do what you should have done? |
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Are
you saying you are perfect? If you are, then you're the
first perfect person I've ever met. etc
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I
am doing the best I can and I'm sincere. etc
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Christianity
is boring? etc |
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Why is
there evil and suffering in the world? etc |
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To what extent, if any, do my feelings
play a part in salvation?
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I
have often tried to be a Christian, but have failed.
Sometimes I thought I was one, but soon the happy
feelings were gone, and I was just as bad as ever; so
there is no use in my professing. |
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THE ASSURANCE OF SALVATION |
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Those who trust the blood of Jesus are forgiven forever,
because His sacrifice was perfect, His Father was
satisfied, His resurrection was proof, justice was
served, death was defeated and the Spirit was sent to
guarantee an eternal inheritance! |
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Q & A This question is often asked because the assumption is made that their salvation depends upon what they are and what they do. Explore what the Word of God says on this vital topic. |
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Twenty-four important questions answered on this vital
topic. |
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THE HOLY BIBLE |
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If the Bible is God's
message to us, we should hope its version of history is
accurate. |
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Does
it say anywhere in the Bible that the Bible is the only
book that is important? |
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Could
you tell me please why the Bible is the word of God?
Does it say in the Bible that, "This book is from God"?
And even if it does, how do we know? |
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Catholic
apologists claim Jesus and His apostles quoted from the
deuterocanonicals (the apocrypha), contrary to what you
and others claim. It is said that there are many such
references. |
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Why do the four Gospels
seem to present a different message of salvation than
the rest of the New Testament? |
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A
Catholic lady told me about the various messages given
at the apparitions of Mary. I asked her why those things
are not mentioned in the Bible. She said they are new
revelations. Could this be so? |
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The Church gives
authority to the Bible. Several councils, the Councils
of Hippo and Carthage to name two, gave testimony to the
veracity of Scripture. |
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The nation of Israel treated the Apocrypha /
Deuterocanonical books with respect, but never accepted
them as true books of the Hebrew Bible. |
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The similarities do not point to one account copying
from the other, but rather, to the fact that both
stories point back to the same historical event. |
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One
of the most important questions asked by non-Christians
as they look into Christianity is whether or not the
Bible is trustworthy.
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All beliefs are equally
true and valid, and so there is no reason to regard any
one "holy book" as authoritative. |
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What’s the use of having
an infallible Bible unless you have an infallible
interpreter to give the correct meaning? |
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Have you ever wanted to
be so sure about something that it stopped you in your
tracks? Kind of like a deer staring into the lights of
an oncoming vehicle. I am in that sort of predicament.
On the one hand I have the Scriptures which I read from
on a daily basis and the Spirit of God to lead me. On
the other hand I have this Church that basically says,
"Just do what I say." .... |
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How do we know that the Bible is the Word of God, and
not the Apocrypha, the Quran, the Book of Mormon, etc.?
On what basis do we accept the Bible, and not other
writings? |
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In
one of your articles you claim that the apocrypha
contradict the Scripture. I do not see any
contradictions. |
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Where does the
Bible say that our beliefs should be based on the
teaching of the Bible? 'Bible only' is plainly
unbiblical. |
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You
need the guidance of Sacred Tradition to help you figure
out the truth. In the early church the people could not
have listened to the apostles speak and then gone home
to check what they said in their Bibles. People had to
accept what the apostles told them by word of mouth
because it had not been written down or put into a text
for anyone to read. |
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I
have heard that the New Testament accounts of the life
of Christ are not reliable since they were written long
after his death. |
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THE PERSON & DEATH OF CHRIST |
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What does the Bible tell
us - why Christ died? |
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I was wondering if
you could explain Hebrews 10:26 in light of your
statement, "In Biblical Christianity there are no more
sacrifices for sin because Christians are assured that
all their sins are forgiven forever." In Hebrews 10:26
we read, "For if we sin wilfully after that we have
received the knowledge of the truth... |
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There is every
evidence that Jesus was speaking literally in John 6. If
Jesus were only speaking figuratively, how would you
explain the fact that many of his followers left him? If
the Jews misunderstood Him, He would have corrected
them... |
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If God can become man,
would it be so impossible that he could make himself
present in bread and wine. His Church has believed it
since the time of Christ. Why did somebody come along
centuries later and try to tell people that He only
meant it symbolically, and on what authority did they
change what the Church has always believed? |
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Jesus became sin for us,
so He felt loneliness and abandonment - separation from
God. |
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Let us remember that though
He was true man He was much more. He was God in the
flesh. |
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Why do Catholics take the
bread only during communion? |
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Neither the "Mass or Holy Communion" is mentioned in the
Bible. These are traditional inventions of the mind of
man. |
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The Catholic Church
teaches that during consecration at the Mass, the bread
and wine are changed into the Body and Blood of Jesus.
You disputed this. How do you explain countless
Eucharistic miracles that have occurred (for example,
see the book 'Eucharistic Miracles' by Joan Carroll
Cruz)? |
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MARY - THE MOTHER OF
JESUS |
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My friends tell me that
the Marian apparitions are really the devil posing as an
angel of light. If that were true why would "she" say
that we should convert our lives and turn back to her
Son? That doesn't sound like anything Satan would want
us to do. How can this be from the evil one? |
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I would like to know why
the Bible doesn't tell much about virgin Mary. |
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I shall pray that at the
hour of your death Christ's mother will come to your
side. And I know she will, for she is your mother also. |
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The Bible says that Jesus
was her FIRSTBORN and Joseph knew her not (intimately)
TILL she gave birth to Jesus. |
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Why do you not show
respect for Mary? |
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With all due respect, you
have misunderstood Catholics and our relationship with
Mary. We do not worship her. We ask her in prayer to
intercede for us. We are asking her to pray for us,
thereby joining our prayers with hers. It is much the
same as asking a friend to pray for you, such as if I
were to ask you to remember me in your prayers. |
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Who told you that
Roman Catholics believe that Mary and the Saints are
mediators to God? As Roman Catholics, we believe that
Jesus Christ is the only mediator to God. Just curious
to know how you came up with that. |
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What is the origin of
this doctrine and when did the Church approve it? |
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Where did Roman Catholics
come up with their prayer 'Hail Mary.' Is it in the
Bible, or was it a prayer someone made up? |
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Without the fiat of the
Blessed Virgin Mother none of us would have the
incomparable beauty and truth of Our Lord Jesus Christ
incarnate! If one needs proof of this, simply look at
how the archangel Gabriel was sent from heaven to ASK
Mary's permission for the Son of God to be incarnate in
her womb! |
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LIFE AFTER DEATH |
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I disagree with
your statement that there is such a thing as "eternal
separation from God in Hell." Please tell me, is God so
cruel and uncaring that he would punish rebellious
people to be tortured in Hell for all eternity?
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Q & A What does the word eternal mean? Is the language not figurative? |
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I am aware that there is
no reference in the Bible to the existence or nature of
purgatory. However, Purgatory has been inferred by the
Catholic Church from a number of passages in the Bible.
I believe that by his death on the cross, Jesus gave me
the opportunity to make amends for my sin in this life,
and after death in purgatory. |
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The
concept of “soul sleep” is not a Biblical doctrine. |
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The Bible
does not agree with the idea of reincarnation, so
therefore, it does not support the idea of karma. |
