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June 27#12780 What Makes Isaiahs Prophecies Unique? Jesus and the Messiah - Jimmy Akin
“What makes Isaiah’s prophecies unique?” Isaiah’s writings from the 700s B.C. present some of the first clear and explicit predictions of the Messiah, including titles like “Wonderful Counselor” and “Prince of Peace.” Additionally, the discussion touches on how Daniel 7 influenced Jewish expectations of the Messiah and addresses objections regarding Jesus’ fulfillment of these prophecies.
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Questions Covered:
00:30 – You point to Isaiah, writing in the 700s B.C., as providing the first clear and explicit prophecies of the Messiah: “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” What makes these passages different from what came before?
20:15 – Some Jews read Daniel 7 and concluded that the Messiah would be a heavenly “Son of Man,” hidden with God before creation. That later became Jesus’ favorite title for himself. What would that title have communicated to his original audience?
34:00 – One major Jewish objection is that Jesus did not establish universal peace, restore the Davidic throne in Jerusalem, or complete everything associated with the messianic age. How can Christians say he fulfilled the prophecies?
42:45 – A skeptic might respond that Jesus intentionally acted out certain prophecies or that the Gospel writers shaped their narratives to make him appear to fulfill them. How much of the evidence can those explanations account for?
56 min
June 26#12779 Can Historical Evidence Prove Jesus as Messiah? Judaism, Islam - Jimmy Akin
“Can historical evidence prove Jesus as Messiah?” This question opens a discussion on the differing claims of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam regarding Jesus. The conversation also touches on the expectations of the Messiah in Judaism at the time of Christ and the significance of the Davidic covenant in shaping messianic hope. Additionally, the role of Isaiah’s prophecies in this context is examined.
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Questions Covered:
02:00 – Jimmy, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam all make different claims about Jesus. Christians say he is the divine Messiah. Judaism does not accept him as the Messiah. Islam calls him the Messiah but denies central Christian beliefs about him. Can historical and biblical evidence help us determine which view is correct?
06:20 – In the introduction, you lay out the book’s argument in four steps . . . Give us the thirty-thousand-foot view of that case.
07:20 – Before we examine Jesus, what did Judaism at the time of Christ actually expect the Messiah to be and accomplish?
19:30 – Everything in the messianic hope seems to hinge on King David and the promise God made him in 2 Samuel 7—that his throne would be established forever. Tell us about the Davidic covenant and why it matters so much.
36:15 – Then came the Babylonian exile, and suddenly there was no son of David on the throne. How did the Jewish people get from that apparently failed promise to the expectation of a future Messiah?
49:25 – You point to Isaiah, writing in the 700s B.C., as providing the first clear and explicit prophecies of the Messiah: “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” What makes these passages different from what came before?
56 min
June 26#12778 Do Miracles Still Happen Today? Lourdes and Catholicism - Tim Staples
“Do miracles still happen today?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of miracles in the context of Lourdes and Catholicism. Other topics include the thorough investigations the Church conducts on reported miracles and the significance of the miraculous events at Lourdes, as well as the awareness of our loved ones in heaven regarding our lives.
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Questions Covered:
01:00 – Do Miracles Still happen today?
39:48 – I’m a new Catholic and have a Pentecostal background like Tim. It has been very reassuring to me that the Catholic Church does do so much investigation of these miracles.
42:29 – I’m considering Catholicism. But the Lourdes thing confuses me. Lourdes has millions of visitors per year. Why is 72 out of millions significant?
47:35 – Are our loved ones in heaven aware of the details in our lives?
56 min
June 25#12777 How Much Can a Priest Change in the Mass? Communion and More - Tom Nash
“How much can a priest change in the Mass?” This question opens a discussion on the boundaries of liturgical modifications, alongside inquiries about the sacrilege of receiving communion in the hand, the optional nature of certain prayers during the Communion rite, and the significance of the priest’s gestures before the Gospel reading.
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Questions Covered:
02:40 – How much is the priest allowed to change things in the mass?
10:40 – How do we answer sedevacantist who say that prior popes made it a sacrilege to receive communion in the hand?
13:00 – In the Communion rite, in the preparation, sometimes there is a prayer the priest says and sometimes there is not — is it optional?
21:35 – i finally have made the decision to come to the Catholic church. Getting to talk to Tom last week about hyperdulia really helped. I was hoping for a book suggestion for Catholic basics.
23:20 – At what point during the Mass does the bread and wine become Jesus?
31:05 – what is the difference between infallibility & indefectability? The English translation for indefectability seems to indicate the Church is without error, but how if Clergy are sinners?
33:00 – When the priest is about to read the gospel, he makes the sign of the cross on his forehead, lips, and heart. What is the significance of that? Are there words that accompany that?
34:38 – I’m in the Reformed tradition. I was taught that Catholic Mass was like sacrificing Jesus over and over again, but I’ve never actually asked a Catholic their view of that. What is the Catholic view of that?
46:54 – If you go to a SSPX Mass after the upcoming illicit consecrations is it a mortal sin?
50:55 – What should an extraordinary minister of holy communion do when people come up with hands crossed for a blessing?
56 min
June 25#12776 Is Catholicism a False Church if Eastern Bishops Left? Salvation and Liturgy - William Albrecht
“Is Catholicism a false church?” This question opens a discussion on the validity of Catholicism compared to Eastern Orthodoxy, particularly regarding changes in liturgy and fasting rules. The conversation also addresses whether first-century Christians prayed to saints and explores what Catholics believe about salvation in contrast to the “once saved, always saved” perspective.
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Questions Covered:
04:35 – Considering Catholicism or Eastern Orthodoxy. If the majority of bishops left the RCC, is that a sign they are a false church? Also, if Catholics changed liturgy/fasting rules while EO have been consistent, is that a sign they are a false church?
20:30 – How to Respond to the claim. Did first-century Christians pray to the saints? My protestant friend says it started in the third century.
31:05 – What do Catholics believe they have to do to be saved, and how do I respond to the once saved always saved belief? What are simple verses to refute that?
42:22 – Agnostic Brother Asked thinks Christianity is too Anthropocentric. He has a hard time believing that the universe was made for human beings primarily.
47:20 – Best Friend and brother want to convert to EO because of the filioque. How can I respond?
56 min
June 24#12775 Why Do Catholics Believe Peter is the Rock? Is Jesus the Rock? - William Albrecht
“Why Do Catholics Believe Peter is the Rock? Is Jesus the Rock?” This question opens a discussion on the interpretation of Matthew and the role of popes. Other topics include addressing misconceptions about Jesus’s sacrifice and the necessity of works for salvation, as well as arguments for the papacy and responses to claims about Catholic traditions resembling those of the Pharisees.
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Questions Covered:
02:30 – Catholics say Peter is the Rock in Matthew. But certain popes say Jesus is the rock?
10:35 – My friend says that Catholics Don’t Believe Jesus’s Sacrifice was Perfect. And that Catholics must do extra things to be saved. How do I respond?
17:45 – Not Catholic Cause no arguments for the Papacy are convincing. He believes in contingency argument to believe in God. But he needs a good argument like that for the papacy.
37:48 – If the Tree gave Adam and eve the knowledge of good and evil. How would they even know eating the apple was bad?
46:10 – How can I respond to the claim that Catholics are modern Pharisees? How are Catholic traditions any different than what the Pharisees did?
56 min
June 24#12774 Is God Good If a Boy Feels Like a Girl? Acceptance and Love - Jason Evert
“Is God good if a boy feels like a girl?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of identity and divine creation. Other topics include navigating friendships after expressing disagreement with same-sex marriage, the Church’s training for priests to support same-sex attracted individuals, and the impact of hormones on mental health.
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Questions Covered:
10:00 – Is a boy who says he “feels like a girl” or vice-versa basically saying God is not good at creating?
18:33 – I had a friend who I learned who was going to marry another man. I told him I couldn’t go to the wedding. Because of this I learned a bunch of my friends are gay and they are now mad at me. How can I make amends with them?
33:15 – What kind of training is the Church giving priests to minister to same-sex attracted people? When I was in high school (60+ years ago) the priest wouldn’t even talk to me.
36:50 – Does the use of hormones in contraception and in our food have an effect on mental health?
48:25 – I’m all about inclusion and acceptance. What has helped me is that when I notice the haters, I ask them “imagine if a woman’s brain went into your body and your brain went into her body. And then the doctor asks you what gender are you.” That makes people think.
56 min
June 23#12773 Where Are Sacraments in the Bible? Papacy and Logic - John Martignoni
“Where are sacraments in the Bible?” This question opens a discussion on the biblical foundations of Catholicism, including the presence of sacraments. Other topics include the meaning behind the phrase “take it to the foot of the cross,” the role of Cardinals in Scripture, and how logic can support the papacy.
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Questions Covered:
02:35 – If Catholicism is in the Bible, where do you see the sacraments in the bible?
10:15 – I hear a lot of Protestants use say “take it to the foot of the cross and lay it down.” What exactly does that mean and does it square with Catholicism?
12:45 – I’m a recent convert. I have not been successful in convincing my friends and family about the Catholic Church. How do I convince them that it matters to belong to the Catholic Church as opposed to another church.
19:40 – Where do we find Cardinals in the Bible?
31:30 – Can we prove Catholicism and the papacy just by using logic and reason? How can people condemn the Church with the bible if the Church canonized the bible?
40:25 – Sin clouds our mind and makes it harder for us to express our true free will. Mary was protected from sin so always had the clearest use of her free will. If God desired all of us to go to Heaven, why didn’t he give us the same grace he gave to Mary?
44:53 – Former Catholic, looking into Orthodoxy… What is some proof for the papacy?
56 min
June 23#12772 Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation? God’s Grace and Proof - Brayden Cook
“Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation?” This question opens a discussion on the essential role of baptism in the Catholic faith, addressing concerns such as whether a Catholic father can baptize his children without the mother’s consent and what God is doing during the baptismal rite. Other topics include the Church’s acceptance of baptisms from some Protestant denominations and the differences between sprinkling and immersion.
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Questions Covered:
02:29 – Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation?
06:40 – Can a father who is Catholic get his children baptized without the consent of the mother?
08:05 – Since baptism is not just a symbol, what exactly is God doing at baptism?
15:20 – Why does the Church accept baptisms in some protestant churches
18:10 – What is the Catholic view on sprinkling vs immersion, and also on the formula (in Jesus’ name vs the trinitarian formula)?
41:30 – I grew up Catholic and have been Catholic my whole life, but I don’t have any proof that I am baptized. Should I get baptized? I’m kind of worried that maybe I was never baptized.
47:20 – Was John the Baptist’s baptism from God or from man?
52:00 – My granddaughter is being raised in a non-denom church. They are going to let her choose to be baptized when she turns seven. Should I be worried about the state of her soul before she is baptized?
56 min
June 22#12771 Why Are We Guilty of Adam and Eves Sin? Salvation and Dogma - Tom Nash
“Why are we guilty of the sin of Adam and Eve?” This question opens a discussion on original sin and its implications for humanity. The episode also addresses the introduction of the “Once Saved Always Saved” concept, clarifies the authority of papal documents regarding salvation, and explores the challenges faced by a divorced Catholic seeking to return to the faith.
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Questions Covered:
04:25 – Why Are We Guilty of the Sin of Adam and Eve?
12:13 – How did the idea of Once Saved Always Saved get introduced into the world?
19:02 – Regarding Papal documents that say shedding blood for Christ won’t get you into heaven unless one submits to the pontiff. I’ve heard it argued that protestants are, loosely, under his authority but that feels more like a technicality rather than a development of doctrine. Can you help clarify?
29:05 – How is a fallen away Catholic who is divorced but wants to begin practicing the faith again supposed to live?
34:45 – Revelation 19:9 talks about the true things of God. Does that imply there are also bad things of God?
41:30 – I’m a Baptist. How is dogma viewed in Catholicism? Why are they required for salvation and why not treat them like some Marian apparitions where the Church allows the belief but doesn’t require it?
56 min