Catholic Answers Live #12206 Did Jesus’ ‘I Am’ Statements Really Mean He Claimed to Be God? - Joe Heschmeyer
May 22, 2025
Joe Heschmeyer, an accomplished apologist and author known for his works on the early Church, dives deep into the meaning behind Jesus’ 'I Am' statements. He discusses how these declarations were perceived by Jesus’ contemporaries and explores their implications for understanding His divinity. The conversation also addresses the emotional journeys of converts, the complexities of baptism, and the significance of indulgences. Heschmeyer offers thoughtful responses to listener questions, weaving faith into the understanding of traditional Catholic teachings.
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Guiding Through Overwhelming Church Experiences
- Encourage someone overwhelmed by a church experience to see it as a spiritual wake-up call rather than a negative sign.
- Help them understand rejection may come from confronting past occult influences and that healing takes time.
Understanding Old Testament Laws
- Old Testament laws fall into moral, civil, and ceremonial categories affecting their applicability today.
- Christians retain eternal moral laws, not civil or ceremonial, fulfilled by Christ's coming.
How to Receive and Offer Indulgences
- Indulgences remit temporal punishment of sin and can be applied for oneself or the deceased.
- Perform the required acts, then offer prayers for the intended recipient to gain an indulgence.
