Called to Communion What is the Bible for?
Aug 5, 2025
Explore the intriguing contrasts between disciples and apostles, and why Jesus chose sheep over goats to illustrate human traits. Delve into the significance of righteousness and how it’s obtained, contrasting Catholic and Protestant perspectives. Discover the Church's stance on receiving communion and the origins of Christianity, asserting the Catholic Church's foundational role. Plus, learn the nuances of prayer endings and how to approach discussions about papal infallibility with Protestant friends.
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Goat Encounter Illustrates Biblical Metaphor
- Dr. David Anders shares a humorous personal story about calling out to a herd of goats and them trotting over to the fence.
- He uses the anecdote to express affection for goats and to illustrate cultural metaphors in Scripture.
Sheep And Goats As Cultural Symbols
- Sheep and goats serve as cultural metaphors reflecting different human dispositions in Jesus' teaching.
- Goats may symbolize independence while sheep symbolize dependency, making the separation vivid to Jesus' audience.
Assessing Mortal Sin Requires Three Conditions
- To judge whether missing Sunday Mass is mortal, consider three conditions: grave matter, full knowledge, and deliberate consent.
- Only God truly knows culpability, so avoid jumping to conclusions about another's salvation.
