Catholic Answers Live #12208 How Do We Know God Is the One and Only Almighty Creator? - Tim Staples
May 23, 2025
Tim Staples, a prominent Catholic apologist and former Protestant minister, shares compelling arguments for believing in one all-powerful God as the sole Creator. He probes into biblical, philosophical, and theological perspectives that reinforce this faith. The discussion also addresses intriguing questions, such as the differences in the Holy Spirit's manifestations in the Testaments and the nature of defending one's beliefs gracefully. Personal stories add depth to the conversation, fostering a sense of community and shared spiritual journeys.
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Vasectomy and Catholic Conversion
- Tim Staples shares how a man who had a vasectomy could be forgiven when converting to Catholicism and have conjugal relations with his wife.
- He advises discussing reversal surgery with a priest but says relations can continue even if surgery is not done immediately.
Holy Spirit in Old vs. New Testament
- The Holy Spirit was given differently in the New Testament because the full revelation of the Trinity was only revealed through Jesus Christ.
- The Old Testament hinted at the Spirit, but the New Testament brings the full grace and responsibility of the Spirit's work.
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