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Category: 7-Minute Parish Theology Lessons

Posted on January 28, 2023January 28, 2023

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 17 (Baptism Is Not a Human Work)

In the previous bulletin article, I explained why baptism is necessary for salvation.  In this … Continue Reading

Posted on December 18, 2022December 18, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 16 (Analogy For Understanding Grace, Faith, and Good Works)

When discussing the way in which grace, faith, and good works work together for our … Continue Reading

Posted on December 18, 2022December 18, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 15 (St. Paul and St. James on Good Works)

Regarding good works in scheme of salvation, James 2:14-26, says, “What does it profit, my brethren, … Continue Reading

Posted on November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 14 (The Role of Good Works)

As I mentioned in the previous article, faith is necessary for justification and to remain … Continue Reading

Posted on November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 13 (The Role of Faith)

How is grace received by the individual?  The short answer is faith.  But what is … Continue Reading

Posted on September 25, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 12 (Justification and Grace)

Justification

What is Justification?  Justification is the “gracious action of God which frees us from … Continue Reading

Posted on August 21, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 11C (The Catholic Church is the True Church Part III)

In the last two talks, I demonstrated from Scripture and other early historical writings that … Continue Reading

Posted on August 7, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 11b (The Catholic Church is the True Church Part II)

The Church Was/Is Roman and Catholic

Acts chapters 9, 19, 22, and 24 mention “the … Continue Reading

Posted on August 7, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 11a (The Catholic Church is the True Church Part I)

In this three-part talk, I would like to demonstrate from Scripture, historical writings, and common-sense … Continue Reading

Posted on August 7, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 10b (Covenants Overview Part II)

Davidic Covenant

I will make you a nation of kings

Solomon, Son of David (Jesus, … Continue Reading

Posted on August 7, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 10a (Covenants Overview Part I)

Covenants between God and Man: Adamic, Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, New

Covenant = “An agreement … Continue Reading

Posted on July 18, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 9 (Jesus’ Divinity and Humanity)

Every Sunday, in the Nicene Creed, we profess, “I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, … Continue Reading

Posted on July 4, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 8 (Abortion and the Importance of Evangelization)

Given recent events at the Supreme Court, namely, their overturning of the 1973 Roe decision, … Continue Reading

Posted on May 15, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 7 (The Problem of Suffering)

The problem of evil (discussed in the previous lesson) presents a related problem, the problem … Continue Reading

Posted on May 15, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 6 (The Problem of Evil)

Have you ever heard this argument: “If God is all-knowing, then He knows about all … Continue Reading

Posted on April 30, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 5c (Genesis 1-3)

The Fall of Man

Genesis 3:1-6 – Satan successfully tempts Eve.  Adam and Eve had … Continue Reading

Posted on March 26, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 5b (Genesis 1-3)

Genesis 2:4-25 – Another account of creation.  Remember, God is communicating allegorically.  He is trying … Continue Reading

Posted on March 6, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 5a (Genesis 1-3)

Understanding Genesis 1-3 is supremely important for helping us understand the rest of Scripture and … Continue Reading

Posted on February 20, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 4 (God’s Attributes)

During the last lesson, we talked about God’s existence.  In this lesson, we will discuss … Continue Reading

Posted on February 5, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 3 (God’s Existence)

Many have left Christianity because they fell prey to atheist arguments that God does not … Continue Reading

Posted on January 23, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 2 (Love)

Often, we mistakenly think of love in terms of sentiment, romance, emotions, or even euphoria … Continue Reading

Posted on January 13, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 1 (Truth)

What is truth?  Pontius Pilate asked Jesus these very words before he was condemned to … Continue Reading

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