Undaunted.Life: A Man's Podcast by Kyle Thompson Ask a Pastor with JOBY MARTIN | June 2025 (Ep. 764)
Jun 2, 2025
Joby Martin, lead pastor of Church 1122 in Jacksonville, shares insights from his recent trip to Rome. He discusses why he doesn't identify as Catholic, exploring the complexities of Catholic doctrine versus his own beliefs. The conversation tackles themes of grace in the Book of Romans, the dynamics of faith and luck, and the feelings of guilt people experience before embracing Christianity. Listeners can also enjoy a fun quiz segment that showcases Joby's knowledge with a humorous twist, blending education with engaging banter.
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Why Joby Is Not Catholic
- Joby Martin explains he is not Catholic because the core Catholic doctrine is salvation by works, not faith alone.
- He emphasizes faith in Christ's imputed righteousness as essential, which Catholicism rejects in favor of imparted righteousness.
Reject Tradition Over Scripture
- Reject doctrines built on human tradition over Scripture.
- Use Scripture as final authority to discern truth, not man-made ideas like Mariology or papal infallibility.
Assurance of Salvation Advice
- Read Romans 3 and 8 repeatedly to embrace assurance of salvation.
- Believe the gospel fully to overcome the fear of losing salvation.