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Category Archives: Rod Bennett
The Psychology of Catholic Converts Examined (and Eastern Orthodox)
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
An Eastern Orthodox Perspective on Roman Catholicism and on Protestant Faith
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…
Posted in church history, early church history, Eastern Orthodoxy, Evangelicals who convert to Roman Catholicism, Rod Bennett, Roman Catholic False Doctrines, Roman Catholic false practices, Roman Catholicism, Tradition
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Jerome: presbyters are the same as bishops
Jerome lived from 342-420 AD, and translated the Bible into the Latin Vulgate, and was one of the most famous early church scholars. “A presbyter, therefore, is the same as a bishop, and before dissensions were introduced into religion by … Continue reading
Posted in church history, early church history, Jerome, Rod Bennett, Roman Catholic False Doctrines, Roman Catholic false practices, Roman Catholicism
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Sneak preview of Rod Bennett’s upcoming book, “Four More Witnesses”
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
Posted in Apologetics, Baptism, early church history, Evangelicals who convert to Roman Catholicism, Perpetual Virginity of Mary, Prayers to Mary, Rod Bennett, Roman Catholic False Doctrines, Roman Catholic false practices, Roman Catholicism
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Discussion on Allan Ruhl’s channel about Protestant Faith vs. Roman Catholic Faith
I want to thank Allan Ruhl for having me on his You Tube channel. The sound quality was not good at times, but hopefully, Lord willing, we can do more of these in the future. Basically, I mentioned the major … Continue reading
Posted in Allan Ruhl, Apologetics, church history, Development of Doctrine, early church history, Eastern Orthodoxy, Purgatory, Rod Bennett, Roman Catholic False Doctrines, Roman Catholic false practices, Roman Catholicism
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Physical water does not cleanse the soul
In Roman Catholic Apologetics, (and also Eastern Orthodoxy), in defending “Baptismal Regeneration”, a lot is made of Justin Martyr’s section on baptism in his First Apology, 61. My friend Rod Bennett made a lot of his argument on that in … Continue reading
Posted in Baptism, Baptismal Regeneration, Catechism, church history, early church history, Eastern Orthodoxy, Rod Bennett, Roman Catholic False Doctrines, Roman Catholic false practices, Roman Catholicism, Sam Shamoun
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An Eastern Orthodox Perspective on Roman Catholicism and on Protestant Faith
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
Posted in early church history, Eastern Orthodoxy, Evangelicals who convert to Roman Catholicism, Rod Bennett, Roman Catholic False Doctrines, Roman Catholicism, Tradition
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Evangelical Protestants can be deep in church history
Gavin Ortlund has many great videos. Check out his You Tube channel. “Truth Unites” . See the playlist on church history/ Roman Catholicism & Eastern Orthodoxy. The first video below, is a great overview of a thoughtful, nuanced, proper Protestant … Continue reading
Church History, Newman’s false dictum, and baptismal regeneration in the early church
This post includes 2 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
Posted in Apologetics, Baptism, Baptismal Regeneration, church history, Development of Doctrine, early church history, Eastern Orthodoxy, Evangelicals who convert to Roman Catholicism, Rod Bennett, Roman Catholic False Doctrines, Roman Catholicism
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More on the Canon Issue and Sola Scriptura
Continuation of previous article from May 27, 2021. Ignorance of early church history, the doctrine of the Trinity, and the theology and background of the inspiration(God-breathed quality of) and dating and existence of the Scriptures and; then, the process of … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Canon of Scripture, church history, early church history, Eastern Orthodoxy, Rod Bennett, Roman Catholic False Doctrines, Roman Catholicism, Sola Scriptura
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