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1 | What separates Evangelicals, Catholics? | Rom 3:28 | kalos | 9981 | ||
WHAT SEPARATES EVANGELICALS FROM CATHOLICS? Evangelical Christians and Catholics — what’s the difference? What is it that really separates them? Evangelicals come from a movement that began as a “protest” against non-biblical elements of Catholicism — elements like the belief in purgatory and the practice of granting indulgences. Yet, there remain substantial points which evangelicals share in common with Catholics, including the inspiration of Scripture, the Trinity, the virgin birth, Christ’s atonement and His bodily resurrection. Indeed, with regard to these essentials, evangelicals have more in common with conservative Roman Catholics than they do with liberal Protestants. But despite these important areas of agreement, there are significant differences which separate evangelicals and Catholics. For example, while Catholics support the authority of the Bible, they also assert that the unwritten traditions of the Roman church are just as authoritative. In fact, that’s the reason scores of practices and beliefs which have no basis in Scripture at all are accepted by Catholics as “gospel truth” — practices like prayers for the dead and beliefs such as the infallibility of the pope. This lies in stark contrast to the evangelical position, which asserts that the canon of Scripture alone is the supreme standard and is the authority for all Christians. In fact, affirming otherwise compromises the very supremacy of the Bible as the Christian’s rule of faith (2 Tim. 3:16). Another major issue dividing evangelicals and Catholics has to do with the question of justification. Classical Catholicism holds the view that salvation involves a combination of faith and infused righteousness. This means that God’s grace gives us the capability to become righteous, and enables us to perform good works by which we can receive God’s forgiveness. Evangelicals, on the other hand, believe that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, and in Christ alone (Rom. 4:5; Eph. 2:8-9). To put it in perspective, we are saved by grace, but saved unto good works. Well, in spite of the vast differences between Catholics and evangelicals, I believe our points of agreement provide us with common ground through which we can share and discuss the gospel in love and with understanding. www.equip.org/search/ |
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2 | What separates Evangelicals, Catholics? | Rom 3:28 | Makarios | 10069 | ||
Excellent question JVH0212!! The Catholics also believe in a "One True Church".. That is, that their church is the ONLY church and all who do not attend or are a part of their church are going to hell. The Catholics also believe in the 'elevation' of certian individuals in certain ways, such as the Pope who is considered as "infallible in matters of doctrine and morals", Mary who is seen as part Deity herself, dead saints who can be 'prayed' out of purgatory and into heaven, and local priests who have the ability to 'forgive sins', when all of these individuals are (or were) merely human beings just like you and me. Catholic tradition is equated with, and somewhat surpasses, the very Word of God in their view of divine authority. What is the signifance of the Rosary or 20 "Hail Marys"? Protestants and Catholics also differ on Confession, the Mass (the Lord's Supper), and Penance. There is also something called "Indulgences".. Catholics and Protestants even read the Bible in two different ways! Yes, there is some "common ground", but there is also much that divides Catholics and Protestants. Are the Catholics willing to see any other interpretation than their own that is heavily influenced by their tradition? Are Catholics Christians? I believe that there are true Christians in the Catholic Church, even though I would never be a part of the Catholic Church, being a Christian myself. Question to all Catholics: Is it more important to be a Catholic or more important to be a Christian? Nolan |
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3 | What separates Evangelicals, Catholics? | Rom 3:28 | Brian.g | 10075 | ||
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ 18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." |
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4 | What separates Evangelicals, Catholics? | Rom 3:28 | Makarios | 10078 | ||
Hello again, Brian.g! How do you tie in Matthew 16:18 with the Catholic church, since Christ Himself is the chief cornerstone (1 Peter 2:6,7)? Blessings! Nolan |
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