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In this episode we discuss the Roman Catholic Church's latest response to addressing the worldwide Covid 19 pandemic. The RCC's response demonstrates the dangers of Vatican II theology when put into practice, and highlights its ever growing ecumenical agenda to achieve unity at the expense of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Episode resources:Covid-19: Faithful respond to Pope's invitation to pray on 14 MaySupport the show

In this episode we examine the Roman Catholic teaching on the Sacrament of Penance (also known by many other names) from an evangelical perspective. We underscore what is at stake with this doctrine theologically and concerning the gospel, and highlight how it fits into the larger framework of the Roman Catholic system.Episode Resources: Luther's 95 Thesis: https://www.luther.de/en/95thesen.htmlCCC: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p2s2c2a4.htmSupport the show

An interview with Prof. Michael Reeves, President and Professor of Theology at Union School of Theology, UK. Author of books such as The Unquenchable Flame. Discovering the Heart of the Reformation (2010) and (with Tim Chester), Why The Reformation Still Matters (2016).On October 31, 1999, the Roman Catholic Church and the Lutheran World Federation signed ‘The Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification’ (JDDJ), claiming that they were ‘now able to articulate a common understanding of our justification by God’s grace through faith in Christ.’ This has led many since to think that the fundamental theological differences of the Reformation have now been resolved, and that there remains little or nothing of real theological substance to prevent evangelical-Catholic unity. Professor Mark Noll, for instance, boldly declared,If it is true, as once was repeated frequently by Protestants conscious of their anchorage in Martin Luther or John Calvin that iustificatio articulus stantis vel cadentis ecclesiae (justification is the article on which the church stands or falls), then the Reformation is over.Is the Reformation indeed, over? Listen as Dr. Reeves helps us make sense of the JDDJ.Episode ResourcesLearn more about Dr. Reeves and his ministry, Union Mission, at www.union-mission.orgRead a similar interview with Dr. ReevesRead the 1999 Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of JustificationRead and sign the statement: "Is the Reformation Over? A Statement of Evangelical Convictions"Support the show

What is the doctrine of justification and why has it been such a big point of disagreement between Protestantism and Roman Catholicism? Watch and listen as we describe the doctrine of justification according to Roman Catholicism.http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2017/11/143-where-does-popefrancis-stand-on-the-doctrine-of-justification/Support the show

Listen as we follow up on a previous episode covering why Evangelicals convert to Roman Catholicism. In this episode we discuss how churches can respond to certain weak points in the evangelical culture of today that have led evangelicals to cross the Tiber.Episode Resourceshttps://davenantinstitute.org/why-protestants-convert-pt-1-conversionitis/http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2019/09/vf167/ Support the show

In this episode we discuss how, when under pressure, the true and deep commitments of the heart are exposed. When facing hardships, we reveal what is really important for us. In these weeks of the Coronavirus emergency, the message that Roman Catholicism is giving is a disarming detachment from the basic principles of the biblical faith. http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2020/03/174-rosary-indulgences-and-humanism-how-is-italian-roman-catholicism-facing-the-coronavirus-crisis/Watch this ZOOM recording online: https://youtu.be/ns1PuNsdyHMSupport the show

In this episode we discuss why Evangelicals convert to Roman Catholicism and what their testimonies reveal as weak points in the evangelical culture of today.Episode Resourceshttps://davenantinstitute.org/why-protestants-convert-pt-1-conversionitis/http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2019/09/vf167/ Support the show

In this episode we discuss four practical tips for sharing the Gospel with Roman Catholics, and remind ourselves of the necessity to do so.Support the show

In this episode we discuss current trends in Roman Catholic missiology in order to assess the impact of Vatican II theology on the modern-day Roman Catholic understanding of mission.Mission in Roman Catholicism Post Vatican II Ad gentes (1965) – Vatican IIEvangelii nuntiandi (1975) – Pope Paul VIRedemptoris missio (1990) – Pope John Paul IIPontificio consiglio per la nuova evangelizzazione (2010) – Pope Benedict XVIEvangelii gaudium (2013) – Pope Francis Assessing Current trends in Roman Catholic missiologyMario Menin, Missione (2016)Mary Motte, ”Signs of a Future Transformation in Mission” (2019) William P. Gregory,  “Pope Francis’s Effort to Revitalize Christian Mission” (2019)Dawn M. Nothwehr, ”For the Salvation of the Cosmos: The Church’s Mission of Ecojustice” (2019)Vatican File 145: Mission. Did Pope Francis Say Mission?http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2018/01/145-mission-pope-francis-say-mission/Support the show

This episode follows up a conversation that began in episode 9, "Why Vatican II is essential to understanding present-day Roman Catholicism". In this episode, we discuss the "development" of Roman Catholic theology, a development that evangelicals claim is contradictory to the previous doctrines put forth by previous church councils. Listen as we discuss how Vatican II seems to clearly contradict not only past councils but also (and more subtly) its own documents.  How should Evangelicals understand such contradictions? Listen to find out.Episode Resources:9 Things You Should Know About the Council of TrentLumen Gentium (see chapter 16)Romans 3:10-12 - "None is good, no not one"Romans 10:9-17 - faith in Christ is necessary for salvationSupport the show