Twisted Scripture

by Tim Staples

Before you can even begin to share the Catholic Faith with our separated brothers and sisters in Christ, you'll have to face the inevitable challenge of "Sola Scriptura" or the "Bible Alone" as the sole rule of faith. How do you convince them that, without the Tradition and Magisterium of the Church, it is impossible for them to correctly interpret the Bible? Is it possible to refute this central Protestant doctrine, by using the "Bible Alone?"

Scriptural Keys

Now digitally re-mastered on three cassettes or four CDs, the classic series Twisted Scripture: Sola Scriptura Exposed, by Catholic Biblical apologist, author and EWTN Radio personality Tim Staples has the answers you need! In this uncompromising presentation, Tim demonstrates how this most fundamental doctrine of Protestantism is actually quite easy to refute - from the very pages of the Bible - but only if you know the crucial scriptural keys!

Plus, Tim also shows you how to take the offensive and ask some questions of your own! Like, how do Protestants really know which books of the Bible are truly inspired? After all, if we look to the Bible itself to tell us if it is inspired, then why not accept the inspiration of the Koran or the Book of Mormon? And what about the Sacraments and other Christian practices? How are we to know if someone is married, for example? The Bible doesn't specifically address any of these critical concerns.

Clear and Concise

In clear easy-to-understand language, Tim explains how the Protestant belief in the inerrancy of the Bible actually rests on the Catholic Church's endorsement that, through the gift of divine inspiration, the Bible is free from error in the message it intends to convey.

By sharing dramatic examples from Scripture and other early Christian writings, Tim shows how the church fathers unanimously insisted that apostolic authority must be the official interpreter of the Bible; and not individual believers, or even Scripture itself. And their concern has proven to be well founded. As Tim powerfully relates, precisely because Sola Scriptura encourages private interpretation of the Bible, this misguided doctrine has been responsible for the fragmenting of Protestantism into tens of thousands of rival denominations!

Undeniable Evidence

As every Catholic evangelist knows, a sincere attempt to explain Catholic teaching is often met with the cry " That's not in the Bible!" And not because Catholic teachings aren't supported by God's Word, but because of classic Protestant misinterpretations of the Bible. Imagine being able to demonstrate conclusively that the fundamental Protestant doctrine of the "Bible Alone" is actually unbiblical - and prove it beyond the shadow of doubt with undeniable evidence from Scripture!

A "Must-Have"

In three intensive, fact-filled cassettes or four CD's, Tim Staples explodes the Reformation-era myths about Church suppression of the Bible and provides listeners with the authentic Biblical teaching that Scripture and Tradition comprise a single deposit of faith. In his typically engaging and approachable style, Tim empowers the Catholic faithful with the Scriptural keys needed to meet the challenge of "Show me where it says that in the Bible," with dramatic faith-changing results! A "must-have" for all those who are sincerely interested in sharing and defending the fullness of the Faith, Twisted Scripture: Sola Scriptura Exposed is a compelling, Biblical resource for demonstrating that the Bible can only be truly understood in the context of the Catholic Church.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS SERIES
How to refute Sola Scriptura from the Bible
Why even Martin Luther acknowledged, "Without the Church there is no Bible!"
Which Biblical texts prove the necessity of Sacred Tradition
Why it is impossible to interpret the Bible correctly without the Tradition of the Church
Where we got the Bible
Why even St. Augustine needed the guidance of the

4 pages, Audio CD

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Tim Staples was raised in a Southern Baptist home in Virginia. Although he somewhat fell away from serious faith during his adolescent years, the preaching of several TV evangelists motivated Tim to give his life to Christ at the age of 18. Shortly thereafter Staples joined the Marine Corps to gain some much-needed discipline and get some help financing his college education. During his tour of duty he had the opportunity to participate in several Protestant ministries and bible studies. Before long, Tim enrolled in the Jimmy Swaggart Bible College and with an eye towards becoming an youth minister for the Assemblies of God, a Pentecostal denomination.

However, during his final year in the Marines, Tim met a fellow soldier named Matt Dula who really challenged Tim to examine the Catholic Faith from a biblical and historical perspective. Tim's friendship with Matt sparked a two-year search for the truth. Though Tim was determined to prove Catholicism wrong, he wound up studying and praying his way right into the Roman Catholic Church!

After converting to Catholicism in 1988, Staples spent six years in formation for the priesthood. Tim began his journey towards ordination by earning a degree in philosophy from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Overbrook, Pennsylvania. He then went on to study graduate theology for two additional years at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

In 1994 Tim discerned through prayer and counsel that his calling was not to be a Catholic priest, but rather to be a lay Catholic apologist and evangelist. He has been hard at work ever since producing materials to help Catholics and non-Catholics alike understand the meaning and the biblical foundation of the Catholic faith. His works include Nuts and Bolts: A Practical How-To Guide for Explaining and Defending the Catholic Church, and Twisted Scripture(CD), a critique of the Protestant doctrine of "Sola Scriptura." Tim's personal conversion story can be found in written form in the book edited by Patrick Madrid entitled Surprised by Truth - 11 Stories of Conversion to the Catholic Church. Staples' journey of conversion is also available in an audio/video version under the title The Bible Made Me Do It! (VHS, Audio Tape, Compact Disk).

In hundreds of live appearances all over the country, Tim Staples has helped thousands of people find their way home to the Catholic Church. Tim makes his extensive knowledge of Scripture available in tapes, books, and talks, helping others to see the strong biblical basis under girding Catholic doctrine. Tim’s humor and infectious enthusiasm captivate his audiences, and his unique style has brought him worldwide renown. Tim currently resides in Southern California with his wife Valerie and their infant son, Tim Jr. He is currently a staff apologist for Catholic Answers in El Cajon, CA.