In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Karlo Broussard answers a range of insightful questions about Scripture, Church teaching, and Catholic doctrine. He explains how Matthew 25 supports the Catholic view that good works are essential for salvation, addresses why the Church typically welcomes converts at the Easter Vigil, and points to biblical evidence for purgatory. Karlo also clarifies how annulments work, discusses the value of formal theological study versus self-education, and offers guidance on teaching the origins of Adam and Eve alongside Church teaching on evolution. Finally, he shares the Catholic perspective on the teachings of John MacArthur.

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Questions Covered:

01:49 – How does Matthew 25 support the Catholic view that good works play a role in salvation, in contrast to the Protestant view of faith alone?

12:30 – Why does the Catholic Church typically receive converts during one specific time of the year, such as at the Easter Vigil?

17:54 – Where can the doctrine of purgatory be found in Scripture?

31:02 – When an annulment is granted by the Church, is it effective immediately or does it apply retroactively to the original marriage date?

37:03 – For someone deepening their faith later in life, is it better to pursue formal theological education or engage in structured self-study?

44:10 – What is the Church’s teaching on the origins of Adam and Eve and how can it be effectively taught alongside the theory of evolution?

52:07 – What is the Catholic Church’s perspective on the teachings of Protestant pastor John MacArthur?