Should You Convert to Catholicism? A Response to Dr. Gavin Ortlund

Are you a Protestant who’s considering becoming Catholic? Dr. Gavin Ortlund would have you consider some things first – and here I respond to his advice.

Catholic vs. Protestant Views on Communion (the Eucharist)

HERE is my recent interview on Catholic vs. Protestant views of Communion (the Eucharist)! In this episode of the Catholic Challenge, we discuss: What is the teaching of the Eucharist and how did it influence my conversion? What are the Old Testament roots for the Eucharist? How do we understand John 6? How do Protestants…

Douglas Beaumont on “Indie Thinker”

I had a fun conversation (not “debate”!) with Reed Uberman on his show Indie Thinker. Check it out HERE!

The Bible Verse That Destroys Protestantism?

Protestants like to call themselves the “Bible” Christians as opposed to Catholics because they can often produce many scriptural proof texts to support their unique beliefs. But what happens when Catholics show that there are also Catholic proof texts – and some of them undermine foundational traditions of Protestantism itself? Click HERE for full video!

Is Southern Evangelical Seminary Producing Catholics?

Dr. Douglas Beaumont, former professor at Southern Evangelical Seminary, talks about his conversion to Roman Catholicism. In this interview, Matt asks about the possible role that SES played in his conversion.

Using Protestant Principles for Scripture & Tradition

My latest on Hands On Apologetics where Gary Michuta and I discuss how to explain the Catholic view of Scripture and Tradition to Protestants using principles with which they generally agree.

Paradigm Shift and Religious Conversion

Introduction Conversations between Catholics and Protestants often produce more heat than light. The struggle is real, and is not made easier by inappropriate tactics and strategies that can turn friendly dialogue into an occasion for division. Seeing religious conversion in terms of a “paradigm shift” can be of great value to those seeking to give…

Are You Among the Elect? (A Simple Test)

Are You Among the Elect? It is a question that plagues many Christians. Calvinists will typically say that we simply cannot be sure, but little do they know that tucked away in his discussion of the canon of Scripture, John Calvin seems to have given us a means of discovery: “For as God alone can properly…

Sola Fide: A Quick Argument Against Sola Scriptura

Introduction The two foundational Protestant doctrines are those of Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone) and Sola Fide (faith alone). These two “solas” are known, respectively, as the formal and material causes of the Reformation. Sola Scriptura might be thought of as the methodological doctrine of the Reformation, for Protestantism is said to be founded on Scripture Alone (as…

Don’t Study Counterfeits?

Introduction I have heard it said with regard to studying cults and other religions, that it is better to simply know the real thing than study counterfeits. This idea is backed up with the allegation that bank employees don’t learn to spot fake bills by studying the counterfeits – instead, they study real bills until…