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Where Do Catholics and Protestants Agree? With Erick Ybarra
Nov 15, 2023
Erick Ybarra, a theological depth supporter, and Gavin Ortlund discuss areas of agreement between Catholics and Protestants on atonement, creation, classical theism, and responding to secularism. They explore various theories of atonement, the significance of the transfiguration, divine simplicity in classic theism, and how to respond to the growing secularization of society. They also touch on the influence of instant gratification and skepticism, as well as the importance of partnering together to re-Christianize Western culture while respecting disagreements.
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- Catholics and Protestants agree on the concept of substitutionary satisfaction in the atonement.
- Catholics and Protestants have varying interpretations of the creation account, but no major points of disagreement.
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Areas of Agreement on the Atonement
There is substantial overlap between Roman Catholic and Protestant views on the atonement. Both emphasize the concept of substitutionary satisfaction, where Christ pays the debt of sin on behalf of humanity. They also recognize the importance of Christ as victor, overcoming the powers of evil, and the ransom theory, interpreting Christ's death as a means of liberation from the dominion of Satan. While there may be varying interpretations and emphasis, the core idea of Christ reconciling humanity to God through his sacrificial death is a point of agreement between the two traditions.
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