Scripture Catholic

Teachings of the Catholic Faith

Purgatory

Scripture I. A State After Death of Suffering and Forgiveness Matt. 5:26,18:34; Luke 12:58-59 – Jesus teaches us, “Come to terms with your opponent or you will be handed over to the judge and thrown into prison. You will not get out until you have paid the last penny.” The word “opponent” … [Read more...]

The Second Coming

I. The Time is Unknown Matt. 24:36 - many sects try to predict the coming of Christ. But Jesus says, "no one but the Father knows the day and the hour." The sects that try to predict Christ's coming ignore these words. Matt. 24:36 - we should also note that Jesus’ statement does not mean than … [Read more...]

SALVATION

Scripture I. Good Works in Sanctifying Grace are Necessary for Salvation Neh. 13:14, Psalm 11:7,28:4, Isa. 3:10, 59:18, Jer. 25:14, 50:29, Ezek. 9:10, 11:21, 36:19, Hos. 4:9, 9:15, 12:2, Sir. 16:12,14 - The 2,000 year-old Catholic position on salvation is that we are saved by Jesus Christ and Him … [Read more...]

JUSTIFICATION

Scripture I. Faith Justifies Initially, but Works Perfect and Complete Justification James 2:24 - the phrase "faith alone" (the Greek "pisteos monon") only occurs once in the Bible. "Man is justified by works and NOT faith alone." Unlike what many Protestant churches teach, no where in Scripture … [Read more...]

SAINTS AND INTERCESSORY PRAYER

Scripture I. We are One Family in Christ in Heaven and on Earth Eph. 3:14-15- we are all one family ("Catholic") in heaven and on earth, united together, as children of the Father, through Jesus Christ. Our brothers and sisters who have gone to heaven before us are not a different family. We are … [Read more...]

THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Scripture I. The Uniqueness of Mary as the Mother of God Gen. 3:15 - we see from the very beginning that God gives Mary a unique role in salvation history. God says "I will put enmity between you and the woman, between your seed and her seed." This refers to Jesus (the "emnity") and Mary (the … [Read more...]

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK (EXTREME UNCTION)

Scripture Mark 6:13 - the apostles anointed the sick with oil and cured them. This is a sacrament of the Catholic Church instituted by Christ which heals us physically and spiritually. James 5:14 - the presbyters (priests) are called to anoint the sick with oil and pray over them. Their sins are … [Read more...]

THE HUSBAND AS HEAD OF THE FAMILY

Scripture The Holy Catholic Church teaches, through Scripture and Tradition, that the husband is the head of his family and has God-given authority over his wife and children. This gift of authority does not give a husband any greater dignity than his wife. Both are equal members of the marital … [Read more...]

HOMOSEXUALITY

Scripture Gen. 1 & 2 - we see from the beginning that the complimentarity of the sexes reflects God's inner unity and His creative power and Fatherhood. God created man and woman to become one flesh which is consummated in the act of marital love. Gen. 2:18 – throughout the creation story, … [Read more...]