The Reformanda Initiative 73. Does Roman Catholicism teach the true Gospel? A conversation with Robbie Bellis
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Jul 30, 2024 Robbie Bellis, a missionary in Belgium and Reformanda Initiative Fellow, shares insights from his work in a Catholic university town. He discusses the challenges of understanding Catholic theology to effectively evangelize. The conversation delves into the distinctions between the gospels of Roman Catholicism and evangelicalism, emphasizing issues of authority and scriptural interpretation. Through personal stories, they highlight the growth of an evangelical church in a predominantly Catholic context and the importance of maintaining a clear biblical message.
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Conversions in Belgium
- Robbie Bellis shared stories of conversions in his church plant.
- These include a Catholic girl and a chemistry PhD student, highlighting the diverse impact of their ministry.
Hesitancy to Differentiate Gospels
- Some evangelicals hesitate to label Roman Catholicism as a different gospel due to shared core doctrines.
- They believe differences exist but don't affect salvation's core, focusing on disagreements about practices like Mary, the Pope, or sacraments.
2 Corinthians 11 and Different Gospels
- In 2 Corinthians 11, Paul addresses "super-apostles" preaching a different Jesus, spirit, and gospel.
- This "different gospel" may not stem from radically different Christology but a deformed message, relevant to discussions about Roman Catholicism.