Gospel According to Rome

G. McCarthy James

Description

When Catechism of the Catholic Church broke onto the N.Y. Times bestseller list, its astonishing success confirmed the overwhelming interest of Catholics and Protestants in understanding modern Catholicism. Has the recent openness among denominations affected Catholic teachings? In the new spirit of cooperation, is there any reason why Catholics and Protestants should remain divided?This powerful and insightful examination of the Catholic Church provides:a side-by-side comparison of Scripture with the first new worldwide Catholic catechism in 400 yearsa summary of how modern Catholicism views grace, works, and heaven24 ways the Catholic plan of salvation still stands in contrast to biblical trutha balanced overview of how the authority structure of the Roman Catholic Church compares with that of the New Testament churchan explanation of how participation in the Mass and other sacraments is inconsistent with faith in Christ as SaviorClear, accurate, significant information to know and shareThe Gospel According to Rome

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie
• Christian theology

Informations

• Publié par: Harvest House Publishers
• Date de parution: 01 janvier 1995
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780736967815
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 4 Mo

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What former Roman Catholic priests and nuns are saying about
The Gospel According to Rome
This book is an absolute must for pastors, soul-winners, and Catholics searching for the truth! A valuable resource providing a clear comparison of scriptural truth and the doctrines of Roman Catholicism.
—Wilma Sullivan
Former Sister of Mercy
The Gospel According to Rome is tenderly written, scripturally sound, scrupulously fair, and historically accurate. This is a book for all those who genuinely love Roman Catholics.
—Bartholomew F. Brewer
Former Discalced Carmelite Priest
I wish I had read this book 20 years ago! It would have turned me to the Bible as the source of truth by which to live. It would have freed me from doctrines and practices that neither satisfied me nor gave me life.
—Bob Bush
Former Jesuit Priest
The Gospel According to Rome presents Catholicism with fairness and great accuracy. The author draws from current Catholic documents including the new Catechism of the Catholic Church . It is refreshing to find that there is neither distortion nor ridicule but carefully researched information. This book will be of great service to both Catholics and non-Catholics who are interested in comparing Catholicism with biblical Christianity.
—Mary Kraus
Former Franciscan Sister
In 1983, as a Catholic priest, I searched in vain in Christian bookstores for something written about my Church. I wanted to read something by someone who knew Catholicism well and who also knew the Bible. Since that time, I have known many others who have made similar quests only to return equally frustrated.
The book I longed for is now in your hands. With compassion, care, and clarity, James McCarthy gives a message that is long overdue. The Gospel According to Rome is not only clear and well documented, but in it you will also feel the heartbeat of Catholicism.
—Richard Bennett
Former Dominican Priest
The carefully researched and organized Roman Catholic doctrines presented in this book are exactly what I was taught and then taught to others during my 20 years of preparation and practice as a Catholic priest. The comparison of these dogmas with the Word of God gives this excellent book a special value. I highly recommend it to all who are interested in understanding Roman Catholicism.
—Joseph Tremblay Former Priest of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate
The Gospel According to Rome provides both a panoramic view and an incisive analysis of Roman Catholicism. Having served nine years as a cloistered nun, I especially appreciate this book’s liberating message. May God use it to His glory!
—Rocío Pestaña Segovia Former Franciscan Nun

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the New American Standard Bible, © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.
Verses marked NIV are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION ® . NIV ® . Copyright©1973, 1978, 1984 by the International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Verses marked NKJV are taken from the New King James Version. Copyright ©1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Verses marked KJV are taken from the King James Version of the Bible.
Verses marked NAB are taken from the New American Bible, a Roman Catholic translation, Copyright © 1970 by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine.
Quotations from the first 20 ecumenical councils are taken from Norman P. Tanner, S.J., editor, Decrees of the Ecumenical Councils (Washington D.C.: Georgetown University Press, 1990), Copyright © 1972 by Instituto Per Le Scienze Religiose, Bologna. English translation Copyright © 1990 by Sheed & Ward Limited and the Trustees for Roman Catholic Purposes Registered.
Quotations from the Second Vatican Council are taken from Austin Flannery, O.P., editor, Vatican Council II, The Conciliar and Post Conciliar Documents (Northport, NY: Costello Publishing Company, 1987), Copyright © 1975 and 1986 by Harry J. Costello and Rev. Austin Flannery.
Quotations from the Code of Canon Law are taken from James A. Coriden, Thomas J. Green, and Donald E. Heintschel, editors, The Code of Canon Law: A Text and Commentary (Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1985), Copyright © 1985 by the Canon Law Society of America.
Quotations from the Liturgy of the Eucharist are taken from The Lectionary of the Mass, Copyright © 1970 by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington D.C.
Catechism of the Catholic Church, Latin text Copyright © 1995 by Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Vatican City. English translation Copyright © 1994, United States Catholic Conference Inc. and Libreria Editrice Vaticana.
Correspondence or requests for additional material on this topic should be sent to: Good News for Catholics, Inc., P.O. Box 595, Cupertino, CA 95015, USA.
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ROME Copyright © 1995 by James G. McCarthy Published by Harvest House Publishers Eugene, Oregon 97402 www.harvesthousepublishers.com
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
McCarthy, James G., 1952–
The Gospel according to Rome/James G. McCarthy    p.     pm. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. ISBN 978-1-56507-107-0 (pbk.) ISBN 978-0-7369-6781-5 (eBook) 1. Catholic Church—United States—Controversial literature. 2. Catholic Church. Catechismus Ecclesiae Catholicae. I. Title.
BX1770.M35        1995
238’.2—dc20                                                          94-41023                                                                                     CIP
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Cross References to Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Gospel According to Rome is indexed to the 2865 numbered paragraphs of the Catechism of the Catholic Church . For example, [26] indicates that related information can be found in the Catechism , paragraph 26. A superscripted bracketed number following a quotation identifies the source of the quote as the Catechism . For example: “We begin our profession of faith by saying….” [26] We suggest that you get a copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and refer to it whenever you seek additional explanations of Roman Catholic doctrine.
Contents
What former Roman Catholic priests and nuns are saying about The Gospel According to Rome
Cross References to Catechism of the Catholic Church
Foreword
Prologue: The Focus
Part One: Salvation
1. Infant Justification
2. Adult Justification
3. Increasing and Preserving Justification
4. Rejustification
5. Final Destiny
Part Two: The Mass
6. The Body of Christ
7. The Blood of Christ
Part Three: Mary
8. The Mother of God
9. The Queen of Heaven and Earth
Part Four: Authority
10. The Pope and Bishops
11. The Magisterium
12. Scripture and Tradition
Epilogue: The Junction
Appendices
A: Infant Baptismal Justification
B: The Seven Roman Catholic Sacraments
C: The Roman Catholic Bible
D: New Testament References to Tradition
E: Sola Scriptura
Notes
Foreword
What is the true gospel? For five hundred years that question has divided Roman Catholics and Protestants.
Today Catholics and evangelical Protestants are joining forces in the political arena to fight together against abortion, homosexuality, and other threats to society’s moral fabric. Several leaders on both sides have suggested that the moral issues we agree on are more important than the doctrinal differences that divide us. They say Protestants and Catholics ought to lay aside doctrine and embrace one another as true brothers and sisters in Christ.
No matter how noble the motives for such a proposal may be, we must return to the harsh reality that what divides Catholics and Protestants is a disagreement over what constitutes the true gospel. That simply cannot be viewed as an unimportant matter. The Apostle Paul wrote to the church at Galatia:

I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel; which is really not another; only there are some who are disturbing you, and want to distort the gospel of Christ. But even though we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to that which we have preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so I say again now, if any man is preaching to you a gospel contrary to that which you received, let him be accursed (Galatians 1:6-9, emphasis added).
Before we pronounce Catholics and Protestants all brothers and sisters in Christ, we must deal honestly with the question of whether one side or the other proclaims “a different gospel.” Whoever is guilty of this is accursed—anathematized by the the very Word of God. It is not a triviality that can be laid aside and ignored.
Both Catholics and Protestants have historically understood the magnitude of the difference between their separate belief systems. Because it goes to the very heart of the gospel, the difference is so great as to constitute two wholly distinct religions. If one is true Christianity, the other cannot be. That has been the nearly unanimous view of Catholics and Protestants since the dawn of the Reformation.
We must realize that the moral opinions shared by Catholics and evangelicals are not more important than the doctrinal