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Jul 14
2 min

The Catholic Church: Hospital for Sinners

Some people think that the Catholic tradition of confessing sins to a priest is plain ridiculous! So, let's look at what Sacred Scripture..

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Where does the Bible use the word "Pope"?

John Henry

Jul 12
1 min

Where does the Bible use the word "Pope"?

Here's one: "For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus throu...

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What's the difference between "Catholic" and "Christian"?

John Henry

Jul 12
1 min

What's the difference between "Catholic" and "Christian"?

Nothing. Catholics are the first Christians. In fact, prior to 1517, all Christians were Catholic (and Orthodox). However, Martin Luther,...

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Part II: What's in Name? Why is the Church called "Catholic"?

John Henry

Jul 12
2 min

Part II: What's in Name? Why is the Church called "Catholic"?

In our previous post, we discovered where the Bible refers to the Catholic Church, through the "universal" mission that Christ gave to hi...

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If Jesus Started the Catholic Church, Where Does the Bible Say "Catholic"?

John Henry

Jul 12
1 min

If Jesus Started the Catholic Church, Where Does the Bible Say "Catholic"?

Many people, including Catholics, might be surprised to find that they can open any authentic version of the Bible and find where Jesus c...

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The Catholic Church: Hospital for Sinners

Where does the Bible use the word "Pope"?

What's the difference between "Catholic" and "Christian"?

Part II: What's in Name? Why is the Church called "Catholic"?

If Jesus Started the Catholic Church, Where Does the Bible Say "Catholic"?