The Bible Is a Catholic Book

Senior apologist, Jimmy Akin, explains why the Bible is, and always has been, Catholic.

Questions Covered:

• 01:02 - My friend believes in God but can’t see evidence for Jesus. He says he doesn’t know if God is Buddha, etc. How can I speak to him about this? 
• 04:47 - Why are there certain things written in the Bible that the Church is not currently practicing? 
• 11:18 - The Bible has a lot of universal truths, but there are some things in there that make it seem more for men than for women. This is a stopping point for my wife. How can I better discuss this and understand this with her? 
• 22:03 - Does the Bible talk about a finite number of angels and fallen angels? 
• 28:48 - I reject what Jimmy said about head coverings. I wear it out of reverence and not for fashion. 
• 33:53 - What is biblical about Marian theology and devotions? Also, is there a biblical basis for transubstantiation?  
• 43:40 - The Stations of the Cross don’t exactly match up with Scripture. Is this because of Tradition? What is the difference between Tradition and Scripture? 
• 47:10 - A friend of mine is a lapsed Catholic because he believes in logical inconsistencies in the Bible. How can I respond to this? 
• 50:43 - My Assembly of God friend says she is not a sinner. Can you explain where this idea comes from and how Scripture can refute it? 

Resources Mentioned:

• http://jimmyakin.com/why-be-catholic
• Exegetical Fallacies by D.A. Carson

Want more from Jimmy Akin? 

• The Bible Is A Catholic Book 
• Teaching with Authority 
• A Daily Defense: 365 Days (plus one) to Becoming a Better Apologist 

• The Fathers Know Best: Your Essential Guide to the Teachings of the Early Church