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Stunned by Scripture: How the Bible Made Me Catholic
John Bergsma - 2018
Bergsma once considered obstacles to ever becoming Catholic himself. Over an eighteen-month spiritual journey, Bergsma was stunned again and again by the biblical support he found for even the stickiest teachings of the Catholic Church.Weaving his personal story into clear explanations of Catholic teachings as found in Scripture, Dr. Bergsma explores seven key Catholic doctrines, including:
The Pope
Devotion to Mary
Confession
The Eucharist
The priesthood
Belief in the Bible alone
Salvation by faith alone theologies
Stunned by Scripture will help Catholics understand, defend, and explain the biblical basis for the Faith and show them how the Bible solidly supports even the most frequently misunderstood Catholic teachings.
What's In The Bible: The Story Of God Through Time And Eternity
R.C. Sproul - 2000
Theologian R.C. Sproul and best-selling author Robert Wolgemuth have collaborated to highlight the essence of God's voice, activity, and purpose throughout the Old and New Testaments in an understandable and thoroughly readable form. Written from the perspective of a theologian and a layman, "What's in the Bible" is a road map that will help you better comprehend the whole of Scripture.
Meeting God in Mark: Reflections for the Season of Lent
Rowan Williams - 2014
Each of the three chapters includes questions for reflection. The end of the book includes a reading guide, reflection, and prayer for each of the seven weeks of Lent.
The Parables of the Kingdom
Robert Farrar Capon - 1985
Offering a fresh look at these parables in the light of their entire gospel and biblical context, Capon elucidates Jesus' proclamation of the kingdom of God.