Does Ephesians 2:8–9 contradict Catholic teaching on the role of works in salvation? We unpack this key verse and how Catholics interpret it, along with insights on baptism’s power, Mary and Adam, and resistance to Church reforms like those from the SSPX.
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Questions Covered:
- 16:33 – What is the difference between Adam before the fall and a current person who needs to be baptized?
- 24:25 – How is baptism actually efficacious? How do I explain it to my Protestant friends?
- 38:22 – Was Mary the same as Adam in being full of grace?
- 44:31 – What are your thoughts on Baptism being used as an acronym? Best Actions Persons Take In Saving Mankind
- 47:09 – What are your thoughts on the people coming to the Church who don’t want to embrace the changes just like the SSPX?
- 51:01 – How are we to understand Eph. 2:8-9?
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