Catholic Answers Live #12018 AMA: Mortal Sin Struggles, Tertullian on the Eucharist, and Mary’s Marriage - Tim Staples
Jan 10, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Tim Staples, a senior apologist and former Marine, tackles tough questions about faith and morality. He explains the significance of repeated confessions and the mercy of God for those struggling with mortal sin. Tim also clarifies Tertullian’s take on the Eucharist, highlighting its dual nature as both symbol and reality. Finally, he offers insights on Mary and Joseph’s marriage, exploring the Jewish perspective on betrothal and consummation. Expect thoughtful reflections wrapped in a humorous and relatable conversation.
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Not all who leave were never Christian
- 1 John 2:18-21 discusses specific 1st-century antichrists, like Serenthus, who left the faith.
- This doesn't mean everyone who leaves was never truly Christian, just that some were false disciples.
Addressing the Protestant Argument of 1 John 2:19
- Affirm 1 John 2:19, but show that some who fall away knew Jesus (2 Peter 2:20-22).
- Peter addresses those who have obtained "a faith of equal standing with ours", then describes their falling away.
Why No List of Dogmas Exists
- The Church communicates faith like a family, primarily orally, not through exhaustive dogma lists.
- Dogmas and creeds often arise in response to specific heresies, clarifying existing beliefs.
