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How does the Church clarify revealed truth across time?In this episode of In Focus, Dr. Matthew Minerd introduces the Catholic understanding of dogmatic development—how the Church unfolds what God has revealed without changing its substance. He explains the philosophical groundwork, the distinction between mystery, dogma, and doctrine, and why development means explication, not innovation. Highlighting key moments in the Church’s history, he shows how dogma becomes more explicit while remaining the same faith delivered once for all.
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How does the Church clarify revealed truth across time?In this episode of In Focus, Dr. Matthew Minerd introduces the Catholic understanding of dogmatic development—how the Church unfolds what God has revealed without changing its substance. He explains the philosophical groundwork, the distinction between mystery, dogma, and doctrine, and why development means explication, not innovation. Highlighting key moments in the Church’s history, he shows how dogma becomes more explicit while remaining the same faith delivered once for all.

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