Teachings of the Catholic Church: Questions and Biblical Answers

by Joe Poweziak

Have you thought about these questions and why you believe what you believe? How do the teachings of the Catholic Church compare to the teachings of the Bible? Should tradition be accepted equally with Scripture? Did all the Church Fathers have the same beliefs? Is Mary the All-Holy One? Was she sinless her entire life? Should we pray to the saints? To whom should we confess our sins? Are priests needed to mediate between God and man? Do gifts and sacrifices still need to be offered for our sins? Does the Eucharist forgive our sins? Are we reconciled to God through penance? Do our good works contribute to the forgiveness of our sins? What is the gospel of the Catholic Church? Following the Biblical example of the Bereans (Acts 17:10, 11), Teachings of the Catholic Church examines these and other questions about Catholic doctrine documented in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This book compares Catholic doctrine with Biblical teachings found in The New American Bible for Catholics. Teachings of the Catholic Questions & Biblical Answers will encourage and challenge you to know what you believe, why you believe it, and the eternal consequences of those beliefs.

121 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2023

Reviews

[Michael Petty · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quick primer by Joe Poweziak comparing the teachings of the Catholic Church directly from the catechism to the words of scripture itself. It's amazing how much the catechism strays from scripture, and a harrowing warning for all that idolizing tradition over the Word of God will cause one to drift from even the basic truths of the faith. While it's not an in-depth look, it will get the ball rolling for anyone interested in where Catholicism and biblical Christianity differ.