Are Catholics Christians? What does Roman Catholicism teach about salvation, grace, Mary, the sacraments, and the authority of Scripture?

In this episode of A Lot of Words, Brett and Pastor Matt Smith discuss the major theological differences between Catholicism and biblical Christianity. They walk through why the doctrine of salvation matters, the difference between imputed righteousness and infused grace, and why Christians must be clear about whether they are trusting in Christ alone or in their own works.

The episode also covers listener questions about prophecy, whether the gift of prophecy continues today, how believers are sanctified through God’s Word, and how Christians should think about speech, provocation, wisdom, and internet outrage culture.

This conversation is direct, biblical, and centered on the question that matters most: Who are you relying on for your salvation?

Topics discussed in this episode:
00:15:08 How would someone be sanctified in a country without Bibles or Christianity?
00:19:38 Chud The Builder - Free speech advocate and controversial figure
00:27:02 Are Catholics Christians?
00:29:47 Girl meets a catholic boy and hope he's secretly a Christian
00:42:48 She Was Catholic…Then She Heard the Gospel at a Wedding
00:47:36 Why are so many men converting to Catholicism?
00:51:19 Is the pope biblical? Where did he come from? Is the pop the anti-christ?
00:55:46 What is the importance of the Vatican city?
01:03:01 What is the 'immaculate conception'? What is the assumption of Mary?
01:03:49 The difference between a Catholic and the religion of Catholicism?
01:07:13 Was "Mary taking bodily into heaven" Biblical?
01:09:06 Does Catholicism damn souls to hell?
01:09:48 Matt Smith doesn't want Catholics to be offended and explains why?
01:10:33 Was the Jerusalem Council Proof That Church Councils Are Infallible?
01:15:26 Sola Scriptura is not in the bible, why should we believe it to be true?
01:18:00 Can a priest actually forgive your sins?
01:19:23 Why do Catholics call "Mass" a sacrifice?
01:20:11 Why does the Catholic system fail without purgatory?
01:22:18 Why do conversations about Catholicism get so personal?
01:25:05 Is it wise for Christians to pray with Catholics?
01:27:23 Does it slap questions for Pastor Matt Smith

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