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Same words. Different worlds. Reaching Roman Catholics - with Leonardo De Chirico and Rachel Ciano
Jan 16, 2023
Leonardo De Chirico, a theologian and educator, along with Rachel Ciano, discuss the mistakes evangelicals make in engaging with Roman Catholicism. They explore the contrasting perspectives on Catholicism, the differences between Jesus and Mary within the Catholic system, and the importance of intentional engagement with Roman Catholics. They also delve into the diminishing role of the Holy Spirit and the promotion of Mary in Roman Catholicism, and its implications on the understanding of the Trinity and Jesus' humanity.
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- Evangelicals need to recognize the unique challenges involved in reaching out to Roman Catholics and approach Catholicism in its own terms.
- The differences in language and meaning between evangelicalism and Catholicism require intentional communication strategies and an emphasis on the attractiveness of Jesus as portrayed in the Scriptures.
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Reaching Roman Catholics with the Gospel
Leonardo DiCurico highlights the blind spot that evangelicals have when it comes to engaging with Roman Catholicism. He emphasizes the need for evangelicals to recognize the theological, missiological, and practical challenges involved in reaching out to Catholics. DiCurico describes Roman Catholicism as a carefully crafted theological and devotional system that shapes entire cultures. He argues that the system is more akin to the false gospel depicted in Galatians 1, which adds to the gospel rather than the true gospel portrayed in Philippians 1. He acknowledges that while there are individual Catholics who are genuine believers in Christ, their faith is often in spite of, not because of, Catholic teaching. DiCurico urges evangelicals to approach Roman Catholicism in its own terms and engage with it responsibly in order to effectively share the biblical gospel.
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