Category Archives: Evangelicals who convert to Roman Catholicism

Response to Joshua Charles on Protestantism, Baptism, and Roman Catholicism

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Ken Temple

Joshua Charles thinks that disagreements over baptism, the Lord’s supper, and church government are a problem for Protestants. Also, everyone cannot be a scholar. That is true, but that seems to be a smoke-screen for “just trust us” (the Roman … Continue reading →

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To Be Deep in History

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Ken Temple

Keith Mathison, at Ligonier Ministries, and in the September 2010 issue of Talbletalk, has an excellent article on the Roman Catholic Cardinal, John Henry Newman’s (1801-1890) claim and he compares Newman’s take with another Anglican who converted to Roman Catholicism … Continue reading →

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The Psychology of Catholic Converts Examined (and Eastern Orthodox)

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Ken Temple

This is an excellent examination of some of the aspects of what drives Evangelical Protestants to convert to Roman Catholicism (and I would add that conversions to EO have similar aspects.) Basically the root of this Psychology is the demand … Continue reading →

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An Eastern Orthodox Perspective on Roman Catholicism and on Protestant Faith

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Ken Temple

Originally posted on Apologetics and Agape:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_s9Rcsg5UI&t=305s And also, in this post, I will address Archpriest Josiah Trenham – his EO perspective on Evangelical Protestant Faith The first video (above) by Dr. Ryan Reeves gives a good overview of the…

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Sneak preview of Rod Bennett’s upcoming book, “Four More Witnesses”

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Ken Temple

My Roman Catholic friend Rod Bennett, gave a sneak pre-view of his upcoming book, “Four More Witnesses”. (in the 2nd half of Gary Michuta’s podcast.) Somehow I stumbled upon this – https://player.fm/series/hands-on-apologetics/ep-25-jun-21-rod-bennett-four-more-witnesses It bears repeating that I still love Rod … Continue reading →

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“Christ’s incarnation sanctified matter”?

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Ken Temple

Can physical matter (water, bread, relics, icons, statues, rituals, pilgrimages) cause regeneration or increase in sanctifying grace to come into our souls? My comments here are responses to Jay Dyer’s Response to Vocab Malone’s criticism of Eastern Orthodoxy and Chrismation. … Continue reading →

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An Eastern Orthodox Perspective on Roman Catholicism and on Protestant Faith

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Ken Temple

And also, in this post, I will address Archpriest Josiah Trenham – his EO perspective on Evangelical Protestant Faith The first video (above) by Dr. Ryan Reeves gives a good overview of the issues of the “The Great Schism of … Continue reading →

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Evangelical Protestants can be deep in church history

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Ken Temple

I am so thankful for the ministry of Dr. James White at Alpha and Omega Ministries and his debates vs. Roman Catholics and his books on the issues, especially The Roman Catholic Controversy, and books on Sola Scriptura and Sola … Continue reading →

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Church History, Newman’s false dictum, and baptismal regeneration in the early church

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Ken Temple

This post includes 4 excellent videos about Church History, Historical Theology, Cardinal John Henry Newman’s famous quote, “To be deep in history is to cease to be Protestant” (which is false, and Gavin Ortlund is providing a ton of good … Continue reading →

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Dave Armstrong’s goofy claim about Mary being described as the new ark of the covenant, “in Scripture”

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Ken Temple

Roman Catholic Dave Armstrong, former Evangelical, wrote: “(and, of course, Mary is described as the new ark of the covenant in Scripture)” Dave, please demonstrate where Scripture says “Mary is the new ark of the covenant”! Dave Armstrong’s method (and Roman Catholic … Continue reading →

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