In this episode Leonardo and Reid respond to some of the questions our listeners have sent us. 

In this episode Leonardo and Reid respond to some of the questions our listeners have sent us.

61. Answering Your Questions

At the invitation of the Church Missionary Society (Australia), Dr. Leonardo De Chirico just finished speaking at CMS Summer School in Brisbane, Sydney, Tasmania, Melbourne and Adelaide (5th Jan – 21stJan). More than 4000 people listened to one of the lectures or seminars on Roman Catholicism on “Is the Reformation Over?”, “Communicating the Gospel to Roman Catholics” and “What is the Problem of the Roman Catholic Gospel?”Leonardo spoke compellingly to packed crowds as well as to theological educators and students attending Summer school. In this episode you can to Leonardo's one of the Q &amp; A.

At the invitation of the Church Missionary Society (Australia), Dr. Leonardo De Chirico just finished speaking at CMS Summer School in Brisbane, Sydney, Tasmania, Melbourne and Adelaide (5th Jan – 21stJan). More than 4000 people listened to one of the lectures or seminars on Roman Catholicism on <a href="https://sydneyanglicans.net/news/is-the-reformation-still-relevant/52991" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Is the Reformation Over?”, “Communicating the Gospel to Roman Catholics”</a> and “What is the Problem of the Roman Catholic Gospel?” Leonardo spoke compellingly to packed crowds as well as to theological educators and students attending Summer school. In this episode you can to Leonardo's one of the Q &amp; A.

60. Theological Q&A with Australian Theological Educators and Students

In this episode we discuss the life, theology, and legacy of the late Joseph Ratzinger (1927-2022) from an Evangelical perspective. Ratzinger is better known as Pope Benedict XVI who followed Pope John Paul II and preceded Pope Francis. How should he be understood by evangelicals and the evangelical church?

In this episode we discuss the life, theology, and legacy of the late Joseph Ratzinger (1927-2022) from an Evangelical perspective. Ratzinger is better known as Pope Benedict XVI who followed Pope John Paul II and preceded Pope Francis. How should he be understood by evangelicals and the evangelical church?

59. The Life, Theology, and Legacy of Joseph Ratzinger

Roman Catholicism

Does modern day Roman Catholicism teach that you can be saved apart from faith in Christ? Yes it does, and in this episode we discuss a recent Advent sermon given by the prominent Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa in the presence of Pope Francis and many members of the Roman Catholic Magisterium that plainly affirms just this. Don't miss it.Episode Resources: https://vaticanfiles.org/en/2023/01/209-roman-catholic-universalism (available 1-1-2023)

Does modern day Roman Catholicism teach that you can be saved apart from faith in Christ? Yes it does, and in this episode we discuss a recent Advent sermon given by the prominent Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa in the presence of Pope Francis and many members of the Roman Catholic Magisterium that plainly affirms just this. Don't miss it. Episode Resources: <a href="https://vaticanfiles.org/en/2023/01/209-roman-catholic-universalism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vaticanfiles.org/en/2023/01/209-roman-catholic-universalism</a> (available 1-1-2023)

58. The Undeniable Universalism of Modern Day Roman Catholicism

The Tridentine paradigm has withstood the challenge of the Protestant Reformation and more. With the same paradigm, Rome also faced a second push coming from the modern world: that of the Enlightenment (on the cultural side) and the French Revolution (on the political side) between the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. But has the Tridentine paradigm now reached the end of its journey? If so, what will be the face of Roman Catholicism tomorrow? Neither the Tridentine paradigm nor the various synodal paths dear to Pope Francis indicate an evangelical turning point in the Church of Rome. The Church of Rome was and remains distant from the claims of the biblical gospel.https://vaticanfiles.org/en/2022/12/208/

The Tridentine paradigm has withstood the challenge of the Protestant Reformation and more. With the same paradigm, Rome also faced a second push coming from the modern world: that of the Enlightenment (on the cultural side) and the French Revolution (on the political side) between the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. But has the Tridentine paradigm now reached the end of its journey? If so, what will be the face of Roman Catholicism tomorrow? Neither the Tridentine paradigm nor the various synodal paths dear to Pope Francis indicate an evangelical turning point in the Church of Rome. The Church of Rome was and remains distant from the claims of the biblical gospel. <a href="https://vaticanfiles.org/en/2022/12/208/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vaticanfiles.org/en/2022/12/208/</a>

57. The End of the Tridentine Paradigm

In recent years, we have witnessed a growing fascination with Thomas Aquinas and Thomism by evangelical theologians, especially coming from the North American context. Like Pope Francis they cry out, "Go to Thomas!". In a recent address, Francis indicated not only the need to study Thomas, but also to “contemplate” the Master before approaching his thought. Thus, to the cognitive and intellectual dimension, he added a mystical one. In this way, he caused Thomas, already a theologian imbued with wisdom and asceticism, to be seen as even more Roman Catholic. https://vaticanfiles.org/en/2022/11/207/ 

In recent years, we have witnessed a growing fascination with Thomas Aquinas and Thomism by evangelical theologians, especially coming from the North American context. Like Pope Francis they cry out, "Go to Thomas!". In a recent address, Francis indicated not only the need to study Thomas, but also to “contemplate” the Master before approaching his thought. Thus, to the cognitive and intellectual dimension, he added a mystical one. In this way, he caused Thomas, already a theologian imbued with wisdom and asceticism, to be seen as even more Roman Catholic. <a href="https://vaticanfiles.org/en/2022/11/207/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vaticanfiles.org/en/2022/11/207/</a>

56. "Go to Thomas!" An invitation from Pope Francis

If one wants to come to terms with Roman Catholic theology, sooner than later one needs to address the “nature-grace interdependence.” Roman Catholicism is pervaded by an attitude that is confident in the capacity of nature and matter to objectify grace (the bread that becomes Christ’s body, the wine that becomes Christ’s blood, the water of baptism that regenerates, and the oil of anointing that conveys grace), in the person’s ability to cooperate and contribute to salvation with his/her own works, in the capacity of the conscience to be the point of reference for truth. In theological terms, according to this view, grace intervenes to “elevate” nature to its supernatural end, relying on it and presupposing its untainted capacity to be elevated.Episode resource: https://vaticanfiles.org/en/2022/06/vf202/ 

If one wants to come to terms with Roman Catholic theology, sooner than later one needs to address the “nature-grace interdependence.” Roman Catholicism is pervaded by an attitude that is confident in the capacity of nature and matter to objectify grace (the bread that becomes Christ’s body, the wine that becomes Christ’s blood, the water of baptism that regenerates, and the oil of anointing that conveys grace), in the person’s ability to cooperate and contribute to salvation with his/her own works, in the capacity of the conscience to be the point of reference for truth. In theological terms, according to this view, grace intervenes to “elevate” nature to its supernatural end, relying on it and presupposing its untainted capacity to be elevated. Episode resource: <a href="https://vaticanfiles.org/en/2022/06/vf202/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vaticanfiles.org/en/2022/06/vf202/ </a>

55. “Grace as the Heart’s Desire”. A Historical Sketch of the Nature-Grace Interdependence

Robert Bellarmine

In this episode we discuss Robert Bellarmine, a lesser known figure of historic Roman Catholicism who was a crucial figure in the Roman Catholic response to the Reformation. His is a name that should be known, and in this episode we make a case for why that is.

In this episode we discuss Robert Bellarmine, a lesser known figure of historic Roman Catholicism who was a crucial figure in the Roman Catholic response to the Reformation. His is a name that should be known, and in this episode we make a case for why that is.

54. Robert Bellarmine: Who he is and why he is important.

In this episode we talk with pastor Robbie Bellis (RSLN contributor and European church planter) about the Roman Catholic position regarding the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement. What does Roman Catholicism teach about the atonement and about redemption accomplished and applied? Do evangelicals agree? Why is this important?Robbie Bellis is a pastor of the Eglise Protestante Evangélique de Louvain-la-Neuve, a church he helped plant in 2020. He obtained a ThM from Westminster Seminary Philadelphia. His Masters Thesis was on the decline of the belief of penal substitution in the Roman Catholic Church during the 20th Century. Additionally, Robbie teaches one day a week at the Institut Biblique de Bruxelles helping train future pastors and church workers in Belgium.

In this episode we talk with pastor Robbie Bellis (RSLN contributor and European church planter) about the Roman Catholic position regarding the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement. What does Roman Catholicism teach about the atonement and about redemption accomplished and applied? Do evangelicals agree? Why is this important? Robbie Bellis is a pastor of the Eglise Protestante Evangélique de Louvain-la-Neuve, a church he helped plant in 2020. He obtained a ThM from Westminster Seminary Philadelphia. His Masters Thesis was on the decline of the belief of penal substitution in the Roman Catholic Church during the 20th Century. Additionally, Robbie teaches one day a week at the Institut Biblique de Bruxelles helping train future pastors and church workers in Belgium.

53. I Can't Get No Satisfaction

In this episode we discuss Leonardo's latest Vatican File that presents a historical trajectory of the nature/grace interdependence, which represents one of the pillars of the Roman Catholic theological system. In our discussion we also briefly recap the nature/grace interdependence.Episode ResourceVatican File 201: “Gratia Supponit Naturam”? A Historical Sketch of the Nature-Grace Interdependance (Part I)

In this episode we discuss Leonardo's latest Vatican File that presents a historical trajectory of the nature/grace interdependence, which represents one of the pillars of the Roman Catholic theological system. In our discussion we also briefly recap the nature/grace interdependence. Episode Resource <a href="https://vaticanfiles.org/en/2022/05/201-gratia-supponit-naturam/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vatican File 201: “Gratia Supponit Naturam”? A Historical Sketch of the Nature-Grace Interdependance (Part I)</a>

52. The Historical Trajectory of the Nature/Grace Interdependence

The Reformanda Initiative Podcast. Listen as we analyze and discuss Roman Catholic theology and practice from an Evangelical perspective. | Twitter: @ReformandaRome | Facebook: @ReformandaInitiative | Online: www.reformandainitiative.org |

Super important stuff here. Don’t miss it!

Thanks for what you’re doing!

This is so helpful in understanding the appeal of order and liturgy found in Roman Catholicism which is often lost in Evangelical churches. The loving way in which errors are exposed without condemnation is so helpful. Confirmation of what I’ve sensed in my heart is needed in sharing with Catholic friends. So grateful for these three men!

Exposing errors in love

The Reformanda Initiative Podcast. Listen as we analyze and discuss Roman Catholic theology and practice from an Evangelical perspective. | Twitter: @ReformandaRome | Facebook: @ReformandaInitiative | Online: <a href="http://www.reformandainitiative.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.reformandainitiative.org</a> |

The Reformanda Initiative

What is the Reformanda Initiative? Listen as we discuss how the Reformanda Initiative began, why we believe that Roman Catholic theology is a severely flawed system in need of radical, biblical reformation, and how we intend to use this podcast to provide the global evangelical church with an evangelical analysis of modern-day Roman Catholic theology and practice.

What is the Reformanda Initiative? Listen as we discuss how the Reformanda Initiative began, why we believe that Roman Catholic theology is a severely flawed system in need of radical, biblical reformation, and how we intend to use this podcast to provide the global evangelical church with an evangelical analysis of modern-day Roman Catholic theology and practice.

1. What is the Reformanda Initiative?

The second pillar/cog of the Roman Catholic church is called the Christ-Church Interconnection. What is it and what does it mean? Simply put, it refers to the Roman Catholicism’s understanding of itself as the continuation of the incarnation of Jesus Christ on earth. In this episode, we will discuss how the Christ-Church Interconnection is related to the previously discussed pillar, the Nature-Grace Interdependence, while describing some clear theological implications of this pillar. We also identify specific theological doctrines and practices in which the outworking of this pillar can be seen.

The second pillar/cog of the Roman Catholic church is called the Christ-Church Interconnection. What is it and what does it mean? Simply put, it refers to the Roman Catholicism’s understanding of itself as the continuation of the incarnation of Jesus Christ on earth. In this episode, we will discuss how the Christ-Church Interconnection is related to the previously discussed pillar, the Nature-Grace Interdependence, while describing some clear theological implications of this pillar. We also identify specific theological doctrines and practices in which the outworking of this pillar can be seen.

4. The Christ-Church Interconnection

In this episode, we discuss how Roman Catholic theology blurs time distinctions concerning the incarnation of Jesus Christ. This is a result of confusing what God has done in history, with what He is doing. We discuss the implications of this blurring for the biblical gospel.

In this episode, we discuss how Roman Catholic theology blurs time distinctions concerning the incarnation of Jesus Christ. This is a result of confusing what God has done in history, with what He is doing. We discuss the implications of this blurring for the biblical gospel.

5. Time Distinctions Meet Theology Part 1

This is podcast 2 of 2 where we discuss how Roman Catholic theology blurs time distinctions, confusing what God has done in history, with what He is doing. In this episode we discuss Rome's blurring of time distinctions through the sacrament of the Eucharist and through the Roman Catholic understanding of divine Revelation. We also discuss the implications of this blurring for the biblical gospel.

This is podcast 2 of 2 where we discuss how Roman Catholic theology blurs time distinctions, confusing what God has done in history, with what He is doing. In this episode we discuss Rome's blurring of time distinctions through the sacrament of the Eucharist and through the Roman Catholic understanding of divine Revelation. We also discuss the implications of this blurring for the biblical gospel.

6. Time Distinctions Meet Theology Part 2

In this episode we discuss four practical tips for sharing the Gospel with Roman Catholics, and remind ourselves of the necessity to do so.

In this episode we discuss four practical tips for sharing the Gospel with Roman Catholics, and remind ourselves of the necessity to do so.

12. Four tips for sharing the Gospel with Roman Catholics

In this episode, we discuss Pope Francis' response to a young boy's question in which he said that the boy's atheist father was in heaven. Does Roman Catholic theology actually allow for atheists to enter into heaven? Listen as we answer this question.EPISODE RESOURCES:Youtube video of Pope Francis: https://youtu.be/bRbUTfSds0UScripture References: John 3:18; Acts 2:39; 4:12; 16:31; 20:20–21; Rom. 10:9–17; 1 John 2:22–25; 4:14–15; 5:12–13; Rom. 5:6–11; 2 Cor. 5:18–21; 1 Tim. 2:5–6; Rom. 3:10-12; Deut. 18:9; 1 Cor. 1:17Vatican File 149: http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2018/05/149-atheists-go-heaven-pope-francis-says-yes/CCC: 405; 1263; 1265Lumen gentium 16 (also cited below):16. Finally, those who have not yet received the Gospel are related in various ways to the people of God.(18*) In the first place we must recall the people to whom the testament and the promises were given and from whom Christ was born according to the flesh.(125) On account of their fathers this people remains most dear to God, for God does not repent of the gifts He makes nor of the calls He issues.(126) But the plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator. In the first place amongst these there are the Muslims, who, professing to hold the faith of Abraham, along with us adore the one and merciful God, who on the last day will judge mankind. Nor is God far distant from those who in shadows and images seek the unknown God, for it is He who gives to all men life and breath and all things,(127) and as Saviour wills that all men be saved.(128) Those also can attain to salvation who through no fault of their own do not know the Gospel of Christ or His Church, yet sincerely seek God and moved by grace strive by their deeds to do His will as it is known to them through the dictates of conscience.(19*) Nor does Divine Providence deny the helps necessary for salvation to those who, without blame on their part, have not yet arrived at an explicit knowledge of God and with His grace strive to live a good life. Whatever good or truth is found amongst them is looked upon by the Church as a preparation for the Gospel.(20*) She knows that it is given by Him who enlightens all men so that they may finally have life. But often men, deceived by the Evil One, have become vain in their reasonings and have exchanged the truth of God for a lie, serving the creature rather than the Creator.(129) Or some there are who, living and dying in this world without God, are exposed to final despair. Wherefore to promote the glory of God and procure the salvation of all of these, and mindful of the command of the Lord, "Preach the Gospel to every creature",(130) the Church fosters the missions with care and attention.

In this episode, we discuss Pope Francis' response to a young boy's question in which he said that the boy's atheist father was in heaven. Does Roman Catholic theology actually allow for atheists to enter into heaven? Listen as we answer this question. EPISODE RESOURCES:<ul><li>Youtube video of Pope Francis: <a href="https://youtu.be/bRbUTfSds0U" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/bRbUTfSds0U</a></li><li>Scripture References: John 3:18; Acts 2:39; 4:12; 16:31; 20:20–21; Rom. 10:9–17; 1 John 2:22–25; 4:14–15; 5:12–13; Rom. 5:6–11; 2 Cor. 5:18–21; 1 Tim. 2:5–6; Rom. 3:10-12; Deut. 18:9; 1 Cor. 1:17</li><li>Vatican File 149:<a href="http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2018/05/149-atheists-go-heaven-pope-francis-says-yes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2018/05/149-atheists-go-heaven-pope-francis-says-yes/</a></li><li>CCC: 405; 1263; 1265</li><li><a href="http://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19641121_lumen-gentium_en.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lumen gentium 16</a> (also cited below):</li></ul>16. Finally, those who have not yet received the Gospel are related in various ways to the people of God.(18*) In the first place we must recall the people to whom the testament and the promises were given and from whom Christ was born according to the flesh.(125) On account of their fathers this people remains most dear to God, for God does not repent of the gifts He makes nor of the calls He issues.(126) But the plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator. In the first place amongst these there are the Muslims, who, professing to hold the faith of Abraham, along with us adore the one and merciful God, who on the last day will judge mankind. Nor is God far distant from those who in shadows and images seek the unknown God, for it is He who gives to all men life and breath and all things,(127) and as Saviour wills that all men be saved.(128) Those also can attain to salvation who through no fault of their own do not know the Gospel of Christ or His Church, yet sincerely seek God and moved by grace strive by their deeds to do His will as it is known to them through the dictates of conscience.(19*) Nor does Divine Providence deny the helps necessary for salvation to those who, without blame on their part, have not yet arrived at an explicit knowledge of God and with His grace strive to live a good life. Whatever good or truth is found amongst them is looked upon by the Church as a preparation for the Gospel.(20*) She knows that it is given by Him who enlightens all men so that they may finally have life. But often men, deceived by the Evil One, have become vain in their reasonings and have exchanged the truth of God for a lie, serving the creature rather than the Creator.(129) Or some there are who, living and dying in this world without God, are exposed to final despair. Wherefore to promote the glory of God and procure the salvation of all of these, and mindful of the command of the Lord, "Preach the Gospel to every creature",(130) the Church fosters the missions with care and attention.

7. Pope Francis says atheist is in heaven

Totus Christus

Solus Christus (Christ Alone) versus Totus Christus (the Whole Christ). If one wants to capture the difference between the evangelical faith and Roman Catholicism, here it is. On the one hand, the evangelical stress on the uniqueness of Jesus’s person (the God-man) and His atoning work;[1] on the other, the Roman Catholic insistence on the organic relationship between Christ and the Church.Listen as we discuss the latest Vatican File by Dr. Leonardo De Chirico, titled:Vatican File 170. Totus Christus (The Whole Christ) or Solus Christus (Christ Alone)? On The Damages of Augustine’s Formula and the Correction of the Protestant Reformation [1] S. Wellum, Christ Alone, The Uniqueness of Jesus as Saviour. What the Reformers Taught and Why It Still Matters (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2017).Episode Resources:http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2019/12/vf170

Solus Christus (Christ Alone) versus Totus Christus (the Whole Christ). If one wants to capture the difference between the evangelical faith and Roman Catholicism, here it is. On the one hand, the evangelical stress on the uniqueness of Jesus’s person (the God-man) and His atoning work;<a href="#_ftn1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">[1]</a> on the other, the Roman Catholic insistence on the organic relationship between Christ and the Church. Listen as we discuss the latest Vatican File by Dr. Leonardo De Chirico, titled: Vatican File 170. Totus Christus (The Whole Christ) or Solus Christus (Christ Alone)? On The Damages of Augustine’s Formula and the Correction of the Protestant Reformation <a href="#_ftnref1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">[1]</a> S. Wellum, Christ Alone, The Uniqueness of Jesus as Saviour. What the Reformers Taught and Why It Still Matters (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2017). Episode Resources: <a href="http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2019/12/vf170" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2019/12/vf170</a>

8. Totus Christus (The Whole Christ) or Solus Christus (Christ Alone)?

This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Union School of Theology. Listen as we describe the role of church councils and specifically the importance of Vatican II. What happened exactly at Vatican II? Why is it arguably the most significant of all the Church councils? Why is it essential to understanding present-day Roman Catholicism and Catholic theology? Do not miss this important episode.Episode resources:Norman P. Tanner, The Councils of the Church: A Short HistoryDavid F Wells, Revolution in RomeKenneth J. Stewart, In Search of Ancient Roots: The Christian Past and the Evangelical Identity CrisisVatican File 160. http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2019/04/vf160/The Rome Scholars &amp; Leaders Network - to find out more visit the RSLN page, www.reformandainitiative.org/rslnThe Union School of Theology. Union forms men and women to grow Christ’s church. At Union School of Theology, they offer degrees from BA to PhD, shaping their students to be theologically rigorous, biblically faithful, and Christlike. Visit https://www.ust.ac.uk/ to find out more.

This episode is brought to you by our sponsor,<a href="https://www.ust.ac.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Union School of Theology</a>. Listen as we describe the role of church councils and specifically the importance of Vatican II. What happened exactly at Vatican II? Why is it arguably the most significant of all the Church councils? Why is it essential to understanding present-day Roman Catholicism and Catholic theology? Do not miss this important episode. Episode resources:<ul><li>Norman P. Tanner, The Councils of the Church: A Short History</li><li>David F Wells, Revolution in Rome</li><li>Kenneth J. Stewart, In Search of Ancient Roots: The Christian Past and the Evangelical Identity Crisis</li><li>Vatican File 160. <a href="http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2019/04/vf160/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2019/04/vf160/</a></li><li>The Rome Scholars &amp; Leaders Network - to find out more visit the RSLN page, <a href="http://www.reformandainitiative.org/rsln" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.reformandainitiative.org/rsln</a></li><li>The Union School of Theology. Union forms men and women to grow Christ’s church. At Union School of Theology, they offer degrees from BA to PhD, shaping their students to be theologically rigorous, biblically faithful, and Christlike. Visit <a href="https://www.ust.ac.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ust.ac.uk/</a> to find out more.</li></ul>

9. Why Vatican II is essential for understanding present-day Roman Catholicism

In this episode we discuss why Evangelicals convert to Roman Catholicism and what their testimonies reveal as weak points in the evangelical culture of today.Episode Resourceshttps://davenantinstitute.org/why-protestants-convert-pt-1-conversionitis/http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2019/09/vf167/ 

In this episode we discuss why Evangelicals convert to Roman Catholicism and what their testimonies reveal as weak points in the evangelical culture of today. Episode Resources<ul><li><a href="https://davenantinstitute.org/why-protestants-convert-pt-1-conversionitis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://davenantinstitute.org/why-protestants-convert-pt-1-conversionitis/</a></li><li><a href="http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2019/09/vf167/ " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2019/09/vf167/ </a></li></ul>

13. Crossing the Tiber: Why do evangelicals convert to Roman Catholicism? Part 1

In this episode we discuss current trends in Roman Catholic missiology in order to assess the impact of Vatican II theology on the modern-day Roman Catholic understanding of mission.Mission in Roman Catholicism Post Vatican II Ad gentes (1965) – Vatican IIEvangelii nuntiandi (1975) – Pope Paul VIRedemptoris missio (1990) – Pope John Paul IIPontificio consiglio per la nuova evangelizzazione (2010) – Pope Benedict XVIEvangelii gaudium (2013) – Pope Francis Assessing Current trends in Roman Catholic missiologyMario Menin, Missione (2016)Mary Motte, ”Signs of a Future Transformation in Mission” (2019) William P. Gregory,  “Pope Francis’s Effort to Revitalize Christian Mission” (2019)Dawn M. Nothwehr, ”For the Salvation of the Cosmos: The Church’s Mission of Ecojustice” (2019)Vatican File 145: Mission. Did Pope Francis Say Mission?http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2018/01/145-mission-pope-francis-say-mission/

In this episode we discuss current trends in Roman Catholic missiology in order to assess the impact of Vatican II theology on the modern-day Roman Catholic understanding of mission. Mission in Roman Catholicism Post Vatican II <ul><li>Ad gentes (1965) – Vatican II</li><li>Evangelii nuntiandi (1975) – Pope Paul VI</li><li>Redemptoris missio (1990) – Pope John Paul II</li><li>Pontificio consiglio per la nuova evangelizzazione (2010) – Pope Benedict XVI</li><li>Evangelii gaudium (2013) – Pope Francis </li></ul>Assessing Current trends in Roman Catholic missiology<ul><li>Mario Menin, Missione (2016)</li><li>Mary Motte, ”Signs of a Future Transformation in Mission” (2019) </li><li>William P. Gregory,  “Pope Francis’s Effort to Revitalize Christian Mission” (2019)</li><li>Dawn M. Nothwehr, ”For the Salvation of the Cosmos: The Church’s Mission of Ecojustice” (2019)</li></ul>Vatican File 145: Mission. Did Pope Francis Say Mission?<a href="http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2018/01/145-mission-pope-francis-say-mission/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2018/01/145-mission-pope-francis-say-mission/</a>

11. Missiological Implications of Vatican II Theology

This episode follows up a conversation that began in episode 9, "Why Vatican II is essential to understanding present-day Roman Catholicism". In this episode, we discuss the "development" of Roman Catholic theology, a development that evangelicals claim is contradictory to the previous doctrines put forth by previous church councils. Listen as we discuss how Vatican II seems to clearly contradict not only past councils but also (and more subtly) its own documents.  How should Evangelicals understand such contradictions? Listen to find out.Episode Resources:9 Things You Should Know About the Council of TrentLumen Gentium (see chapter 16)Romans 3:10-12 - "None is good, no not one"Romans 10:9-17 - faith in Christ is necessary for salvation

This episode follows up a conversation that began in episode 9, "Why Vatican II is essential to understanding present-day Roman Catholicism". In this episode, we discuss the "development" of Roman Catholic theology, a development that evangelicals claim is contradictory to the previous doctrines put forth by previous church councils. Listen as we discuss how Vatican II seems to clearly contradict not only past councils but also (and more subtly) its own documents.  How should Evangelicals understand such contradictions? Listen to find out. Episode Resources:<ul><li><a href="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/9-things-you-should-know-about-the-council-of-trent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">9 Things You Should Know About the Council of Trent</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19641121_lumen-gentium_en.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lumen Gentium (see chapter 16)</a></li><li>Romans 3:10-12 - "None is good, no not one"</li><li>Romans 10:9-17 - faith in Christ is necessary for salvation</li></ul>

10. Wrestling with the contradictions of Vatican II

In this episode we discuss the Roman Catholic Church's latest response to addressing the worldwide Covid 19 pandemic. The RCC's response demonstrates the dangers of Vatican II theology when put into practice, and highlights its ever growing ecumenical agenda to achieve unity at the expense of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Episode resources:Covid-19: Faithful respond to Pope's invitation to pray on 14 May

In this episode we discuss the Roman Catholic Church's latest response to addressing the worldwide Covid 19 pandemic. The RCC's response demonstrates the dangers of Vatican II theology when put into practice, and highlights its ever growing ecumenical agenda to achieve unity at the expense of the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Episode resources:<ul><li><a href="https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2020-05/covid-19-faithful-respond-to-popes-invitation-to-pray-may-14.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covid-19: Faithful respond to Pope's invitation to pray on 14 May</a></li></ul>

19. The Roman Catholic message of May 14th: Together let's pray to our god(s), whoever or whatever that may be

In this episode we examine the Roman Catholic teaching on the Sacrament of Penance (also known by many other names) from an evangelical perspective. We underscore what is at stake with this doctrine theologically and concerning the gospel, and highlight how it fits into the larger framework of the Roman Catholic system.Episode Resources: Luther's 95 Thesis: https://www.luther.de/en/95thesen.htmlCCC: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p2s2c2a4.htm

In this episode we examine the Roman Catholic teaching on the Sacrament of Penance (also known by many other names) from an evangelical perspective. We underscore what is at stake with this doctrine theologically and concerning the gospel, and highlight how it fits into the larger framework of the Roman Catholic system. Episode Resources: <ul><li>Luther's 95 Thesis: <a href="https://www.luther.de/en/95thesen.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.luther.de/en/95thesen.html</a></li><li>CCC: <a href="https://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p2s2c2a4.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p2s2c2a4.htm</a></li></ul>

18. Understanding the Sacrament of Penance in Roman Catholicism

Michael Reeves

An interview with Prof. Michael Reeves, President and Professor of Theology at Union School of Theology, UK. Author of books such as The Unquenchable Flame. Discovering the Heart of the Reformation (2010) and (with Tim Chester), Why The Reformation Still Matters (2016).On October 31, 1999, the Roman Catholic Church and the Lutheran World Federation signed ‘The Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification’ (JDDJ), claiming that they were ‘now able to articulate a common understanding of our justification by God’s grace through faith in Christ.’ This has led many since to think that the fundamental theological differences of the Reformation have now been resolved, and that there remains little or nothing of real theological substance to prevent evangelical-Catholic unity. Professor Mark Noll, for instance, boldly declared,If it is true, as once was repeated frequently by Protestants conscious of their anchorage in Martin Luther or John Calvin that iustificatio articulus stantis vel cadentis ecclesiae (justification is the article on which the church stands or falls), then the Reformation is over.Is the Reformation indeed, over? Listen as Dr. Reeves helps us make sense of the JDDJ.Episode ResourcesLearn more about Dr. Reeves and his ministry, Union Mission, at www.union-mission.orgRead a similar interview with Dr. ReevesRead the 1999 Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of JustificationRead and sign the statement: "Is the Reformation Over? A Statement of Evangelical Convictions"

An interview with Prof. Michael Reeves, President and Professor of Theology at Union School of Theology, UK. Author of books such as The Unquenchable Flame. Discovering the Heart of the Reformation (2010) and (with Tim Chester), Why The Reformation Still Matters (2016).On October 31, 1999, the Roman Catholic Church and the Lutheran World Federation signed ‘The Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification’ (JDDJ), claiming that they were ‘now able to articulate a common understanding of our justification by God’s grace through faith in Christ.’ This has led many since to think that the fundamental theological differences of the Reformation have now been resolved, and that there remains little or nothing of real theological substance to prevent evangelical-Catholic unity. Professor Mark Noll, for instance, boldly declared,If it is true, as once was repeated frequently by Protestants conscious of their anchorage in Martin Luther or John Calvin that iustificatio articulus stantis vel cadentis ecclesiae (justification is the article on which the church stands or falls), then the Reformation is over.Is the Reformation indeed, over? Listen as Dr. Reeves helps us make sense of the JDDJ. Episode Resources<ul><li>Learn more about Dr. Reeves and his ministry, Union Mission, at <a href="https://www.union-mission.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.union-mission.org</a></li><li><a href="https://www.reformandainitiative.org/resources/the-joint-declaration-on-the-doctrine-of-justification-a-curtain-on-the-reformation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read a similar interview with Dr. Reeves</a></li><li>Read the <a href="http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/chrstuni/documents/rc_pc_chrstuni_doc_31101999_cath-luth-joint-declaration_en.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1999 Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification</a></li><li>Read and sign the statement:<a href="http://isthereformationover.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> "Is the Reformation Over? A Statement of Evangelical Convictions"</a></li></ul>

17. An interview with Dr. Michael Reeves on The Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification (JDDJ)

What is the doctrine of justification and why has it been such a big point of disagreement between Protestantism and Roman Catholicism? Watch and listen as we describe the doctrine of justification according to Roman Catholicism.http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2017/11/143-where-does-popefrancis-stand-on-the-doctrine-of-justification/

What is the doctrine of justification and why has it been such a big point of disagreement between Protestantism and Roman Catholicism? Watch and listen as we describe the doctrine of justification according to Roman Catholicism. <a href="http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2017/11/143-where-does-popefrancis-stand-on-the-doctrine-of-justification/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2017/11/143-where-does-popefrancis-stand-on-the-doctrine-of-justification/</a>

16. The doctrine of justification according to Roman Catholicism

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