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Are Catholics Christian? Ft. Mike Gendron
Apr 14, 2024
Mike Gendron, founder of Proclaiming the Gospel, discusses the differences between Catholics and Christians, focusing on salvation, authority, transubstantiation, and praying to saints. The conversation also covers confession, attending Mass, church history, and the importance of aligning teachings with the Bible.
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- Protestants rely on the Bible as the ultimate authority, while Catholics follow Scripture, sacred tradition, and infallible bishops.
- Protestants emphasize salvation through faith alone, in contrast to Catholicism's works-based salvation and ongoing sacrifices through the Mass.
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Distinguishing Protestant Christianity and Catholicism through Authority Differences
Protestant Christianity and Catholicism differ in their authority sources. While Protestants adhere solely to the supreme authority of God's Word for teachings and practices, Catholics follow three authorities: Scripture, sacred tradition, and infallible bishops. This distinction creates theological disagreements, highlighting divergent interpretations of scriptures and traditions.
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