Are Catholics Christians? Is Catholicism biblical, or does it teach a different gospel?

In this episode of A Lot of Words, Brett and Pastor Matt Smith take on one of the most controversial religious questions in Christianity: what should Christians believe about Catholicism?

Matt explains why he believes Catholicism is not just another Christian denomination, but a system that redefines grace, salvation, authority, Mary, the sacraments, purgatory, and the work of Christ. The conversation gets into the difference between imputed righteousness and infused grace, why justification matters, and why the question “Who are you relying on for your salvation?” cuts straight to the heart of the gospel.

Before diving into Catholicism, Brett and Matt also answer listener questions about the gift of prophecy, whether prophecy still exists today, how Christians are sanctified when they don’t have access to a Bible, and how believers should think about free speech, provocation, and internet outrage culture.

This one is direct, theological, and definitely not trying to win a “Most Likely to Be Invited to the Vatican” award. Tiny trophy, probably incense-scented.

Topics discussed in this episode:

– Are Catholics Christians?
– Catholicism vs biblical Christianity
– Imputed righteousness vs infused grace
– Faith, works, and salvation
– Mary, grace, and Catholic doctrine
– The authority of Scripture vs church tradition
– Purgatory, sacraments, and the mass
– What is the gift of prophecy?
– Can prophecy still happen today?
– How are Christians sanctified without access to the Bible?
– Free speech, foolish provocation, and Christian wisdom

Listen, think biblically, and test everything by the Word of God.

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Want more teaching from Pastor Matt Smith?
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