Category Archives: Roman Catholicism

Early Church against images in the church

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Ken Temple

Letter 51 in the Jerome corpus. From Epiphanius, bishop of Salamis in Cyprus to John, bishop of Jerusalem: 9. Moreover, I have heard that certain persons have this grievance against me: When I accompanied you to the holy place called … Continue reading →

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Athanasius is consistent with 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Ken Temple

A Roman Catholic argued with me: “I go straight to the early church fathers” My response: why not go straight to the apostles/apostolic writings? (The 27 books of the New Testament ) Only those writings/ Scriptures are infallible, since they … Continue reading →

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James White vs. Trent Horn

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Ken Temple

Recently, they had 2 debates: On Sola Scriptura and on Purgatory I will be commenting more on these later, as time allows. Several points that stood out in the Sola Scriptura debate. 1. Trent did not emphasize his previous emphasis … Continue reading →

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Irenaeus did not teach the Perpetual Virginity of Mary

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Ken Temple

Irenæus (wrote around 180-202 AD) says Jesus opened Mary’s womb (aperians vulvam, Against Heresies 4:33:11), a “denial of virginity in partu” (during birth) – Also, Against Heresies 3:21:10 and 3:22:4 the way he compares to creation’s ground (as yet, virgin … Continue reading →

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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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The 6 minute case for Sola Scriptura

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Ken Temple

The 6 minute Case for Sola Scriptura – that Scripture alone is the only infallible rule of faith and practice – that Scripture is the final court of appeals, above traditions, councils, creeds, bishops and Popes in church history. Note: … Continue reading →

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Against ex opere operato power of water baptism

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Ken Temple

“Even Simon Magus once came to the Laver: he was baptized, but was not enlightened; and though he dipped his body in water, he enlightened not his heart with the Spirit: his body went down and came up, but his … Continue reading →

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Sam Shamoun and William Albrecht proved wrong again

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Ken Temple

Sam Shamoun and William Albrecht are caught mis-understanding the argument that Dr. James White was making about Jerome’s reason and argumentation for the Perpetual Virginity of Mary. They accuse Dr. White of lying, thereby slandering him. All Dr. White was saying was … Continue reading →

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Why do Protestants Convert to Roman Catholicism?

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Ken Temple

See the book: You can find it at various sellers, including Amazon.  This book is very insightful. Especially the beginning that gives more background on John Henry Newman. His infamous statement and claim: ”To be deep in history is to cease to be … Continue reading →

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Sola Scriptura and the Church Fathers

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Ken Temple

Anthony Rogers and Tony Costa discuss the Reformation principle of Sola Scriptura and evidence from the early church fathers on the self-attesting / self-authenticating quality of the Scriptures. The quotes from John Calvin and John Owen are also great and foundational … Continue reading →

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