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Mike Gendron: Catholics – Inoculated Against the Truth


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Mary welcomes back Mike Gendron today to discuss Catholicism and this vast mission field of over 1 billion souls. If you have been raised in that tradition and come to true faith, you know how difficult it is to evangelize them. Why is this? The average Catholic has one string on their guitar: “I’m basically a good person.” By whose standard? And by putting their faith in this one basket, how can we as believers help them see that being wrong about this, about salvation, is to be wrong forever? Mike helps us sort out how to lovingly, compassionately share the truth with Catholics and get their nose in the Scripture. Also discussed: the Pope, FOX News and it’s chronic Catholic cheerleading, and the canonization of a teenager who died in 2006. What is it that makes this sort of religiosity palatable to today’s religious cynic? A full hour with Mike that will challenge and confirm the importance of the faith once delivered to the (real) saints of the Most High.

 

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From Stand Up For The Truth research team:

Here are some areas where the Catholic Catechism is often seen as departing from a purely biblical foundation:

1. Authority of Tradition & the Magisterium
  • Catechism (CCC 80-82, 85): Catholicism teaches that divine revelation comes from both Scripture and Tradition, and that the Church’s Magisterium (Pope and bishops) has the authority to interpret both.
  • Biblical Challenge: Protestants argue that the Bible alone is the final authority (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Matthew 15:3-9) and reject extra-biblical traditions as authoritative.
  • 2. The Role of Mary
    • Catechism (CCC 491, 494, 966, 971, 2677): Catholicism teaches that Mary was immaculately conceived (without sin), remained perpetually a virgin, was assumed bodily into heaven, and can intercede for believers.
    • Biblical Challenge: The Bible states that “all have sinned” (Romans 3:23), never explicitly teaches Mary’s perpetual virginity (Matthew 1:24-25), and does not mention her bodily assumption. Additionally, Christ is the only mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:5).
    • 3. Salvation by Grace & Works
      • Catechism (CCC 1987-2029): Catholic doctrine teaches that salvation is initially by grace but involves cooperation with God through faith, works, and the sacraments.
      • Biblical Challenge: Many Protestants cite Ephesians 2:8-9, which states salvation is “by grace… through faith, not by works.” Romans 4:5 and Galatians 2:16 emphasize justification apart from the law.
      • 4. The Sacraments as Necessary for Salvation
        • Catechism (CCC 1129, 1257): The Catholic Church teaches that the sacraments (such as baptism and the Eucharist) are necessary for salvation.
        • Biblical Challenge: While baptism and communion are important, the Bible presents salvation as a matter of faith in Christ (John 3:16; Acts 16:31). The thief on the cross was saved without sacraments (Luke 23:42-43).
        • 5. Purgatory & Prayers for the Dead
          • Catechism (CCC 1030-1032, 1472): Catholicism teaches that purgatory is a place of purification before entering heaven and that prayers for the dead can help souls be freed from temporal punishment.
          • Biblical Challenge: The Bible does not explicitly teach purgatory. Hebrews 9:27 states that after death comes judgment, with no mention of an intermediate purification. Christ’s sacrifice is sufficient (John 19:30, Hebrews 10:14).
          • 6. The Papacy & Apostolic Succession
            • Catechism (CCC 882, 936-937): The Pope is seen as the successor of Peter and the supreme authority over the Church.
            • Biblical Challenge: While Peter was a leader, the Bible does not establish a single, infallible ruler over the Church (Matthew 23:8-10). Christ is the true head (Colossians 1:18), and leadership is shared among elders (1 Peter 5:1-3).
            • 7. The Eucharist (Transubstantiation)
              • Catechism (CCC 1374-1377): Catholicism teaches that during the Mass, the bread and wine become the literal body and blood of Christ.
              • Biblical Challenge: Jesus spoke metaphorically about being the bread of life (John 6:35), and at the Last Supper, He often used figurative language (Luke 22:19-20). Many believe the Lord’s Supper is symbolic (1 Corinthians 11:23-26).
              • These points are the main areas where the Catechism is often challenged by those who adhere strictly to the Bible.

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