Catholic Doctrine Bible Study
Jim Hawk
All Christians should want a closer relationship with God. Toward that end, we should all read the Bible! But there are so many conflicting interpretations that Bible study can be confusing or disheartening. Which church, if any, has the God-given authority to interpret the Bible? LISTEN to Session 1 FIRST to see why there can only be one answer to that question. In this study, you will see the doctrines of the Catholic Church come alive as we go through each book of the entire Bible from a uniquely Catholic perspective.
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Episodes
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Nov 11, 2021 • 19min
Session 3 - Overview of 4 Gospels
Dealing With Discrepancies In The 4 Gospel Accounts, and Emphases of Each Gospel Account
Key Points:
We would EXPECT discrepancies from 4 separate accounts of a person’s life. Yet the accounts, combined, paint an honest picture of the life and divinity of Christ.
Matthew-written to a JEWISH (Jewish convert) audience, to show that Jesus is the promised Jewish messiah.
Mark-written to Christians in Rome. “Peter’s Gospel.” Emphasises Jesus’ ACTIONS and his HUMANITY. “Suffering Servant.” Source document for Matthew and Luke.
Luke-written for GENTILES. Emphasises:Kingdom is for ALL. Women in high esteem. Treatment of poor. Holy Spirit presence. Jesus’ prayer life.
Matthew, Mark, Luke-“Synoptic.”
John- Emphasises: Jesus’ DIVINITY.
(NOT “Suffering Servant”, He’s always in control.) Most symbolism, double meanings, numerology.
Nov 2, 2021 • 18min
Session 2 - How We Got The Bible
Key Points:
The bible is NOT a science book or history book. It is a LIBRARY, calling us to an eternal RELATIONSHIP with God.
The bible is not DICTATED by God. God INSPIRED the human authors, but they used their own words, styles, emphasis.
The bible is ALL TRUE, for the sake of our salvation. Not necessarily always LITERALLY true. (See 1st Session of Old Testament for more detail on “Truth in the bible.)
The books of the bible were chosen among many others and ratified by the CATHOLIC church, guided by the Holy Spirit, in the late 300’s.
ALL Christians agree on the Catholic choice of the 27 New Testament books. Martin Luther error on choice of books- no “keys”-1200 years late.
Oct 31, 2021 • 22min
Session 1 - Introduction- Why a Catholic Bible Study?
Key Points
THE UNIQUE AUTHORITY GIVEN TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Jesus started ONE Church (Mt16:16-19), prayed for UNITY in that Church (Jn .17), intended for that Church to remain until the end of human history (Mt 28:20), gave that Church the Holy Spirit to guide it into all truth (Jn 16:13), and gave that Church the Unique Authority it would need (Mt16:16-19).
That Church even preceded the bible.
That Church (that Jesus started) is “The Pillar and Foundation of truth.” (1Tim 3:15) The Authority issue is essential in solving doctrinal differences between Christians.
