Incredible depth and detail that opened up the Mass Readings for me.
Please please put it on a DVD..
Great introduction to the catechism. Left me wanting more. We need a explanation on every paragraph.
3 hours 25 minutes (4 CDs / MP3)
There is perhaps no other subject more confusing and frustrating for Catholics to discuss with Protestants than salvation and the role of faith and good works. Invariably, conversations go around in circles concluding with neither party feeling that they had come any closer to reaching a mutual understanding than when they had begun. Gary Michuta provides a solid approach to help Catholics effectively explain why the Catholic understanding of salvation and the role of faith and good works is both reasonable and preeminently biblical. This four course set covers topics such as:
• Why the issue of faith and works needs to be settled before any other subject is discussed
• How the Protestant doctrine of Sola Scriptura (Bible alone) affects the way Protestants interpret the Bible
• How the Protestant understanding of "Scripture interprets Scripture" renders solid Catholic proof texts (e.g., James 2:24) ineffective
• Why many Protestants seem to both affirm and deny the necessity of good works in conversations
• What are "trump verses" and how do these verses affect the way most Protestants understand the Bible?
• Does St. Paul really condemn good works?
• Was practicing the Old Testament ceremonial law a good work? Why did this ceremonial law contradict faith?
• Does the Bible teach that a true believer can never lose his salvation?
Michuta provides solid answers to these and other questions in this detailed and fascinating course in Catholic apologetics.
As usual. Well Done and clearly explained!
This talk is a very good overview which compares the Catholic viewpoint to the Protestant approaches. Michuta is very even-handed in my opinion. He has an excellent approach, a wealth of past experience and great depth of knowledge. I would highly recommend it.
I love this lecture series. Wish he did more on other common objections to Catholic faith.
Gary Michuta goes through the various arguments that showcase the Catholic and Biblical understanding of salvation. His "trump verses" that Protestants use was eye-opening, and his exegesis on before, during, and after salvation by grace was equally rich and illuminating I've listened to this set three times. Truly amazing teacher.
Gary Michuta has such a great way of breaking things down to understandable terms, and his work always helps me to be able to share my faith with charity. I have a personal struggle with being able to charitably share my faith with non-Catholics, but Gary Michuta helps me with this struggle with his emphasis on the true doctrine of the Church and how we can share it lovingly in efforts to grow the Mystical Body of Christ, His Church.