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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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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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The Confession of Faith Article 30 Concerning the Government of, and Offices in the Church

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  • A. M. Den Boer

How should the church be governed? From the Belgic Confession, Article 30 this article examines three types of church government: Roman Catholic Church government, Lutheran church government, and Reformed church government or Presbyterian church government.

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The Lollards: Brief Legacy of John Wycliffe

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  • Bill Langerak

Lollard is a derogatory nickname given to the followers of John Wycliffe. This article focuses on how God used this people in the midst of the persecution they suffered. Through their condemnation of certain practices within the Roman Catholic Church, one sees in part what they stood for.

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The Title: The Church

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  • John Calvin

In a polemic seemingly against the Roman Catholic Church's understanding of the church as an institution, Calvin rejects the notions of Rome that place authority in the church in the hands of mere man rather than in the truth of Scripture.

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The Rule of Faith & Practice

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  • A. A. Hodge

This article provides a series of questions and answers that engage with the authority of Scripture and how it is the only rule of faith and practice. It also considers the Roman Catholic church's view, which identifies Scripture and tradition as the infallible rule of faith and practice. Various points raised by the Roman Church in defence of its position are debated in detail.

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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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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 Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification: Retrospect and Prospects

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  • Ted M. Dorman

This article reflects on the "Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justificatiion" drawn up by official representatives of the Roman Catholic Church and the Worldwide Lutheran Federation as the fruit of a two-decade dialogue. Dorman first reflects on key portions of the declaration and its supporting documents. Some of the international responses are also examined.

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Jihad in Flanders: Guido De Bres

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  • Gerald R. Procee

Through persecutions God builds his church. This was not different during the time of Guido de Brès, the author of the Belgic Confession. This article looks at the life of this man, and his work through the suffering he endured under the Roman Catholic Church. This article shows how God directs history in his providence to the upbuilding of his church.

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Karl Rahner on the Death of Christ

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  • John W. Williams

During the 1970s Karl Rahner was one of the most popular theologians in the Roman Catholic Church. This essay considers Rahner's view of the salvific value of the death of Christ and the significance of the atonement.

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The Rise of the Papacy

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  • David F. Wells

This article explains how the Roman Catholic Church came to have the papacy as its system of church government.

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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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John Calvin: Lover of the Church Catholic

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  • Kenneth Koole

John Calvin defended the break from the Roman Catholic Church, and yet he was not in favor of schisms. In this article the author shows how Calvin worked to call all reformed churches to unity in doctrine and lifestyle.

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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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Wycliffe’s Doctrine of the Lord’s Supper

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  • James A. Laning

Why is John Wycliffe called the morning star of the Reformation? This article focuses Wycliffe’s teaching on the Lord’s Supper over against the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church. Wycliffe's stand against the Mass paved a way for the proper celebration of the Lord’s Supper by God’s church.

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John Wycliffe on the Evils in the Church

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Why is John Wycliffe called the morning star of the Reformation? This article focuses on the critique Wycliffe wrote on the evils of the Roman Catholic Church. Wycliffe stood for true preaching of God’s word and fought against indulgences and the position of the pope.

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The Church in Wycliffe’s Day

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  • Angus Stewart

In the time of John Wycliffe, the Roman Catholic Church was rife with schism, money struggles, corrupt leaders, and false doctrine. In the midst of all this, God raised Wycliffe up to preach His word.

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John Wycliffe – A Brief History

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  • Kenneth Koole

Why is John Wycliffe called the morning star of the Reformation? This article discusses Wycliffe's life, the social context in which he grew up, and the struggle he faced within the Roman Catholic Church.

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On This Rock (Part 1)

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  • Nicolas Needham

Looking at Matthew 16:18, this article looks at the significance of Jesus changing Simon's name to Peter. This renaming had a significant meaning, like all other renamings in the Bible. However, its significance is not in the way that the Roman Catholic Church claims, which maintains that Peter was the first pope. This interpretation lacks evidence from scripture.

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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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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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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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The Virgin Birth – By Grace Alone

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  • Nicolaas H. Gootjes

This article is about the virgin birth of Christ. It also looks at how the Roman Catholic Church views Mary. In the end, as the article says, salvation is by grace alone.

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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 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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The Roman Catholic Church of the Middle Ages

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  • Jack L. Arnold

This article is about the background of the Reformation. The author looks at the Roman Catholic theology and practice and scandals at the time of the Reformation. The author also gives a long list of dates when certain traditions were adopted in the Roman Catholic church.

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The Cause and Results of the Reformation

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  • Jack L. Arnold

This article is about the causes and results of the Reformation, and also shows the unity of doctrine between the reformers and their attitude towards the Roman Catholic church.

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Martin Luther: From Struggle with Rome until Death (1517-1546)

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  • Jack L. Arnold

This article is about the second part of Martin Luther's life, specifically about his struggle with the Roman Catholic church, the indulgences, and at Worms 1521.

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