Catholic Answers Live cover image

Catholic Answers Live

#12147 Why Do We Need Infallible Authority for the New Testament Canon? - Trent Horn

Apr 10, 2025
00:00

If the Old Testament was accepted without an infallible Church, why is that needed for the New Testament? We explore this key apologetics question, along with topics like apostolic succession, Catholic-Orthodox unity, and defending the faith online.

Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here

Questions Covered:

  • 05:25 – If the Old Testament can be known without an infallible authority, then how come we can’t have that for the New Testament?
  • 16:23 – How do you defend the faith against Protestants on social media? Is it better to find common ground or go on striking on what they oppose?
  • 21:29 – If God is immaterial and he created the material world how do you explain the interaction between the material and immaterial substances?
  • 29:00 – What efforts are being done by the Catholic Church to facilitate the union between them and the Orthodox?
  • 35:54 – Regarding the crusades, how do we rationalize and defend the idea that the pope offered forgiveness of sins for those going on a military expedition?
  • 48:32 – How do you defend protestant questions on apostolic succession?

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner