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On Moral Perfection
Why Didn’t Jesus Go to the Abode of the Damned After His Crucifixion?
A few weeks ago, a friend asked me why Jesus did not go to the … Continue Reading
The Once Saved Always Saved Myth
Adam’s and Eve’s fall from grace prove once saved always saved is false and, even … Continue Reading
Foot Washing and Its Rich Meaning
This article on foot washing first appeared on Catholic Stand.
With Lent underway, the … Continue Reading
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
Genesis 1-3: Responding to Critics of Its Allegorical Nature
The Terminal State of Unbaptized Infants
This paper was originally published by the Homiletic and Pastoral Review journal.
Since the earliest … Continue Reading
Genesis 1-3 – Part III: Literal or Allegorical?
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Part I and Part II of our series established a fundamental … Continue Reading
Genesis 1-3 – Part II: Literal or Allegorical?
This article first appeared on Catholic Stand.
In Part I of this series, I spoke of the … Continue Reading
Genesis 1-3 – Part I: Literal or Allegorical?
This article on Genesis 1-3 first appeared on Catholic Stand.
One day, God called my … Continue Reading
More Biblical Evidence For Infant Baptism
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Have you ever heard a Protestant say … Continue Reading
Grace, Faith, and Love
Ephesians 2:8-9 (RSV-CE) states, “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this … Continue Reading
9 Meditations on Select Gospel Passages (Meditation 5: The Wedding Garment of Charity)
This meditation is on Matthew 22:1-14. Please click on the square in the lower right … Continue Reading
9 Meditations on Select Gospel Passages (Meditation 4: Intercessory Prayer and Good Works)
This meditation is about Jesus healing the paralytic. Please click on the square in the … Continue Reading
9 Meditations on Select Gospel Passages (Meditation 3: Perseverance in Prayer)
A reflection on praying with faith and perseverance. Click on the square in the lower … Continue Reading
6-Part Series on the Process of Salvation (Part 6: The Role of Confession)
Before delving into confession, keep in mind the following: Grace is what God does; faith … Continue Reading
6-Part Series on the Process of Salvation (Part 5: The Role of Baptism)
Baptism is the washing of person with water in the name of the Father, the … Continue Reading
6-Part Series on the Process of Salvation (Part 4: Paul vs. James on Faith and Works)
Regarding works in scheme of salvation, James 2:14-26, says, “What does it profit, my … Continue Reading
6-Part Series on the Process of Salvation (Part 3: The Role of Works)
As I mentioned in the previous article, faith is necessary for justification and to remain … Continue Reading
6-Part Series on the Process of Salvation (Part 2: Faith’s Role in Justification)
How is grace received by the individual? The short answer is faith. But what is … Continue Reading
6-Part Series on the Process of Salvation (Part 1: Justification and Grace)
This six-part series will discuss justification by God’s grace through faith and works. I will … Continue Reading