Salvation Bible & Catholicism

by William Webster

Why are there Roman Catholic and Protestant Churches? Is there any reason why a disagreement about doctrine which took place almost 500 years ago should continue to divide people today? Is is not the case that Roman Catholics and Protestants believe basically the same things? In Salvation, The Bible, and Roman Catholicism William Webster explores the answers to these and other questions. In doing so he appleals both to authoritative Roman Catholic documents and to the Bible. William Webster brings a special qualification to his study - although now a Protestant, he was educated as a Roman Catholic.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christianity, Theology, Catholic

183 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1991

About the author

born in December 1689

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William...

Reviews

[Nathaniel Hintzman · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is a divide as to what the lay Roman Catholic may believe and what the church officially teaches from its councils, catechisms, and papal authority.
This book does a nice job taking authoritative declarations from the magisterium (think counsel of Trent or the Question and Answer Catholic Catechism) and evaluating them under the light of scripture.
You will see even in the first chapter how Roman Catholic doctrine is in opposition to God’s word rather than in harmony with it. He goes through topics like the authority of scripture, the Eucharist, and the priesthood, to name a few, and exposes their weak doctrinal underpinnings as it relates to Roman Catholic dogma.
Excellent read for those interested in Protestant apologetics and a good place to start on that journey.

[Travis Rogers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book! It breaks down, in an easy way, the many irreconcilable differences between the bible and Roman Catholicism. Recommended for both the novice and the scholar.

[Calvin Coulter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Concise, accurate, insightful, clear headed; a great wee book.

[BigGuyJawny · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don’t think you could have better fit a more concise Biblical rebuke of Papalism than this! Tremendous work.

Five Reasons Why I Gave it Five Stars:
+ Webster accurately portrays Catholicism well (a fifth of the book is verbatim quotes from them).
+ The book perfectly mixes passionate teaching and intellectual rigor built by years of thought.
+ Webster’s special focus on giving a biblical view of justification is so great!
+ Concise without sacrificing rigor.
+ Information is so quality, it’s worth keeping the book for a long time as a “pocket guide”!

[DJ Linick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Succinct and true.

Required reading for all Christians IMO!

I wouldn't go so far as to say that I really learned anything, but it never hurts to have a refresher!

[Mulyoto · Rating 5 out of 5]

Today we are once again faced with issues of truth and error. There is Liberalism, Charismatism, Neo-Evangelicalism, and not to mention the Roman Catholic Church which is still very strong. More than that there is even an attempt in our time to undo the work of the Reformation, in the ecumenical movement. In 1998, Rome removed its disdain for Martin Luther and forgave him for being a rebel. This was done to open the door for reconciliation of Protestants to the Roman Catholic Church. And some sectors of Protestantism have already capitulated.

We must look once again to the Sovereignty of God to direct the hearts and minds of men to withstand the trends and to order circumstances that will keep the truth uncompromised. Martin Luther himself realized this principle and wrote about it with conviction in his famous Reformation hymn: A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing. Our helper He amidst the flood of mortal ills prevailing. The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him. His rage we can endure, for lo his doom is sure, One little word shall fell him.

[Gary · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent study comparing the path of salvation in each of the two traditions (Bible-based Protestantism and Roman Catholicism). A little too simplistic. The Reformers would not have compared the two traditions in quiet this way and a knowledgeable Romanist would be able to point out numerous areas were justice wasn't fully done to his faith.

Good.

[Luanne Coats · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aclear and concise view of true Biblical salvation contrasted with the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church from its own documents. A real eye opener on what they really believe and teach.