Intellectual Catholicism Top 5 Un-Protestant Bible Verses - Dave Armstrong
Nov 26, 2025
Dave Armstrong, a Catholic apologist and author, dives into five Bible verses that challenge Protestant views. He discusses 1 Timothy 3:15, emphasizing the Church's authority as crucial to truth. Armstrong analyzes Jesus’ teachings in Mark 10, advocating for faith accompanied by works. He also unpacks 1 Corinthians 15:29, linking it to baptismal practices and intercession for the dead. Notably, he highlights Matthew 25:31–46, showing that works and mercy play a key role in final judgment. The conversation intertwines faith, works, and the nuances of Catholic doctrine.
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Conversion Influenced By Armstrong's Book
- Suan Sonna recounts how Dave Armstrong's writings helped his conversion from Baptist to Catholic.
- He credits Armstrong's biblical scholarship as a decisive influence on his path to Catholic apologetics.
Church As Pillar Of Truth
- 1 Timothy 3:15 portrays the Church as "the pillar and bulwark of the truth," implying an authoritative, truth-preserving role.
- Dave Armstrong argues this wording undermines sola scriptura by implying an infallible ecclesial authority alongside Scripture.
Rich Young Ruler Emphasizes Works
- In Mark's rich young ruler story, Jesus affirms obedience to commandments and prescribes further meritorious action.
- Armstrong uses this to argue Jesus taught works as integral to inheriting eternal life, contradicting sola fide as Protestants formulate it.
