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The Instant Track to Sainthood – Regeneration

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  • Geoff Thomas

This article provides a discussion on the New Testament word "saint," against the Roman Catholic concept of sainthood.

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Resolutions for Roman Catholic and Evangelical dialogue

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  • Michael Horton

This article suggests important issues if there is to be a serious discussion between Roman Catholics and Evangelicals. This is a reaction to the document "Evangelicals and Catholics together".

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7 Big Reasons Why Peter Was Never the “Bishop” of Rome, and the Pope the “Vicar” of Christ

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Contrary to the claim of the Roman Catholic Church, Matthew 16:18-19 does not teach that Peter was the first bishop (pope) of Rome. Seven arguments against this claim are given.

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Five Differences between Catholic Theology and the Gospel

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  • Jesse Johnson

This article outlines the main differences between Roman Catholic theology and Protestants regarding the gospel. These differences concern justification, the place of the pope, mass vs. communion, Mary, and purgatory.

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The Roman Catholic Bible

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  • Johan D. Tangelder

This article looks at the place of tradition and the apocryphal books within the Roman Catholic Church belief. Comparing this to the Bible used by Protestants, this article gives the history to this divide and shows that the Roman Catholic church has not changed on this, even today.

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The Holy Door

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  • W. Robert Godfrey

This article is about Roman Catholic piety, specifically also about the ceremony of the holy door and relics.

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The Assumption of Mary: The Eclipse of the Ascended Lord

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  • Paul Aasman

This article is about the position of Mary in the Roman Catholic Church. The author discusses Mary as advocate and pledge for the believer, the relation of Mary and Jesus Christ and the assumption of Mary.

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Praying: To Mary or To Christ?

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  • Russell J. Dykstra

This article is about the place of Mary in the Roman Catholic faith. The author specifically looks at the Mediator of our prayers: Mary or Jesus Christ?

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How Should We View Roman Catholicism?

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  • Bill DeJong

This article is about the faith of the Roman Catholic church.

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How Should We View Roman Catholicism?

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  • Daniel R. Hyde

This article is about the Roman Catholic church.

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The Debate with Rome Today

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  • Maurice Roberts

Why is there complacency in our discussions and debate with Rome and the Roman Catholic faith? The author looks at the Roman Catholic faith and the importance for us to see its differences with the churches of the Reformation.

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The Cult of Mary

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  • W. Robert Godfrey

This article looks at the belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus is an intercessor and mediator, and the idea of praying to Mary.

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The Virgin Mary - Part 2

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  • Johan D. Tangelder
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The Virgin Mary Mariolatry: The Great Divide

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  • Johan D. Tangelder

This article looks at the Roman Catholic doctrine of virgin Mary (Mariology).

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Roman Catholicism

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  • Cornelis van Dam

This article considers the theology of Roman Catholicism. It explains the notion that Rome alone is able to understand and interpret the Scriptures. It also discusses papal infallibility, the priesthood, baptism, mass, Mariology, as well as the doctrines of forgiveness and assurance. It offers some practical guidelines on how to show Christ to the Roman Catholic.

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Calvin and Justification

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  • Derek W. H. Thomas

John Calvin said that the doctrine of justification is the hinge on which religion turns. This conviction can be best understood when one knows the teaching of the church of Rome on this doctrine, since the Reformers wrote in response to it. This article describes Rome’s teaching and Calvin pointing to Rome' error.

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Five Problems with Roman Catholic Confession

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  • Jordan Standridge

This article presents five problems with the Roman Catholic practice of confession: priests cannot see the heart, only God can forgive sin, the practice encourages easy-believism, it propagates sin, and it damns people to hell.

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The Veneration of Relics

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  • Gearoid S. Marley

This article considers the Roman Catholic practice of venerating relics, and whether the Bible validates this.

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Is the Reformation Over?

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  • Tim Challies

Is it time that the Protestants and Roman Catholics work towards unity? Has the Roman Catholic Church changed? This article points to five things that show that the Roman Catholic Church has not changed. Therefore, the Reformation is not over.

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The Lutheran-Roman Catholic Joint Declaration

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  • W. Robert Godfrey

This article discusses the Lutheran-Roman Catholic Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification of 31 October 1999.

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Rome, a Synagogue of Satan?

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  • Darryl G. Hart, John R. Muether

This article identifies the errors of Roman Catholicism today by looking at the Ten Theses of Berne and John Calvin's objections to the Roman Catholic Church.

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Broken Bridges

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  • Billy Foley

Some evangelicals believe that the Roman Catholic Church has changed, and therefore unity with the church can be pursued. The author of this article maintains that since the Roman Catholic Church has not changed its position on the doctrine of salvation, unity is not possible.

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We Are Not Heretics or Schismatics

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  • Charles Hodge

This article was written by Charles Hodge to Pope Pius IX on why the Protestants could not accept the Pope's invitation to attend Vatican I. The differences between the Protestants and Roman Catholics are discussed, as well as church unity.

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Intercession by the Saints?

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  • Nicolaas H. Gootjes

This article is about the Roman Catholic belief in the intercession of the saints and the intercessory work of Jesus Christ.

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Purgatory - A Cruel Doctrine

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  • Ewan Wilson

This article is about the Roman Catholic belief in purgatory.

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True and False Catholicism

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  • Wes L. Bredenhof

This article considers what the Roman Catholic Church teaches about several important points, and compares these with Scripture. It looks at authority, sola vs. solo, the doctrine of man, worship and Mary, and other points.

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Seven Problems with the Roman Catholic Mary

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  • Jordan Standridge

This article lists seven reasons with the Roman Catholic view of Mary (Mariology).

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The False Teachers: Pope Francis

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  • Tim Challies

To teach that good works are a necessary condition for justification is to be contrary to the gospel. This teaching is false and the article looks at one of the false teachers advancing this teaching: Pope Francis.

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The Supreme Authority of the Holy Scriptures

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  • Richard Smit

There are calls today for reformed churches to work with the Roman Catholic Church. Fundamental to this is the question: has the Roman Catholic Church changed? This article shows that what divided the Roman Catholic Church from the reformers was the view on the authority of Scripture.

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The Immaculate Church

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  • W. Robert Godfrey

This article is about the Roman Catholic view of the church, specifically with regards to the holiness of the church.

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When Evangelicals and Catholics Get Together, Where Do Reformed Believers Fit?

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  • David VanDrunen

This article discusses the relationship between Evangelicals, Roman Catholics, and Reformed believers. The author specifically looks at the topics of nature and grace, sola scriptura, and justification.

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The Intermediate State: Purgatory

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  • Cornelis P. Venema

This article discusses the Roman Catholic Church's dogma of purgatory. It explains the main lines as well as the basis for this dogma before showing how it lacks biblical support and is unchristian in character.

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Roman Catholic Theology Thirty Years after Vatican II

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  • Robert B. Strimple

This article is about the Roman Catholic Theology from 1960-1990. The diversity or pluralism of the Roman Catholic Church is discussed, as well as the magisterium.

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The Death of the Pope

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  • James Visscher

This article is about Pope John Paul II, and the way we have to view Roman Catholicism today from a Scriptural point of view.

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The Immaculate Conception

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  • Ronald C. Christie

This article is about the immaculate conception of Mary. It focuses on the Roman Catholic view of Mary, and also on Mary and original sin.

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Ten Things You Should Know about Ignatius Loyola and the Jesuits

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  • Sam Storms

Who was Ignatius Loyola? This article explains ten things you need to know about him and his establishment of the Jesuits movement.

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Reformation 500: Can Roman Catholicism Be Considered Christianity?

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  • Eric Davis

Can Roman Catholics be considered Christians? This article takes a look at ten doctrines that render Rome outside of Christ.

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The Highly Favored Virgin

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  • David J. Engelsma

Is Mary the mother of God? This article traces the development of the Roman Catholic church dogma on Mary. It looks at the role of Mary in the birth of Christ. The author argues that since Mary needed to be saved like any other sinner, she cannot be called the mother of God.

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The "Gospel" According to Rome

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  • Nathan Busenitz

This article showcases the Roman Catholic teaching regarding the essence of the gospel. It demonstrates that according to Rome, salvation is not by grace through faith alone, good works are necessary for salvation, baptism brings forgiveness of sins, Christ's sacrifice on the cross is not sufficient to send the redeemed directly to heaven, and Christ's sacrifice is repeated every time the Mass is celebrated.

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Why I Am Not Roman Catholic

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  • Tim Challies

What will you tell someone who asks you whether he can join the Roman Catholic Church because it is the nearest church to him? This article lists reasons why its author is not a Roman Catholic.

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Roman Catholicism and Christianity

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  • Franco Maggiotto

This article looks at the Roman Catholic doctrine of the church.

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The Virgin Birth: A Mystery To Be Cried Aloud

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  • John Hartog III

Showing that the virgin birth must be distinguished from the immaculate conception and perpetual virginity, this article shows that Mary gave birth to Christ while being a virgin though she did not remain so. It shows how this relates to Christ divinity and humanity, His sinless state and His role as the Savior.

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Catholics and Evangelicals Together

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  • Jack de Jong

This article is about the statement of Faith Catholics and Evangelicals Together. Church unity between Roman Catholics and Protestants is discussed, as well as justification and what the Reformation meant with Christ alone.

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The Reformation Isn't Over

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  • Gregg R. Allison

In spite of claims that the doctrines of Protestantism are closer now to those of the Roman Catholic Church, this article explains that there remains a vast difference between the two traditions. It considers such differences in the doctrines of justification, Scripture and tradition, church and sacraments, Mary and the saints, indulgences, and purgatory.

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Did the Early Church Teach Transubstantiation?

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  • Nathan Busenitz

This article discusses whether the early church fathers taught transubstantiation. It shows that they ultimately recognized the elements at the Lord’s Supper to be symbols of Christ’s body and blood.

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From Wheaton to Rome – Why Evangelicals Become Roman Catholic

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  • Scot McKnight

This article wants to understand the reason for specifically evangelicals converting to Roman Catholicism. The stories of John Michael Talbot and Scott Hahn serve as typical examples. The model for conversion that McKnight proposes helps him to find a clear and consistent pattern for the phenomenon under discussion.

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The Crux of the Reformation

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  • Darryl G. Hart, John R. Muether

This article is about the doctrine of justification and the central place it had in the Reformation. The author also looks at the difference between the beliefs of Evangelicals and Catholics. 

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An Analysis of the Roman Catholic Congress on the Theology of Renewal in the Church

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  • Charles A. Tipp

The Canadian Catholic Conference of Bishops held in August 1968 in Toronto is the subject of this paper. This conference had as topic the theology of renewal in the Church . Documents of Vatican 2 were discussed.

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