Knowing Faith

#4 – Are Catholics and Protestants One Big Family with Dr. Gregg Allison

Episode Summary

We’re joined by Dr. Gregg Allison of Southern Seminary to discuss what Catholics believe, examining the role of the Reformation, as well as similarities and differences with Protestants.

Episode Notes

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Dr. Gregg Allison of southern Seminary to discuss what Catholics believe, examining the role of the reformation, as well as similarities and differences with Protestants.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• When we are talking about Catholicism, given how old the tradition is and how vast its reach, who or what are we really talking about? 
• Are Catholics saved? Do Catholics deny justification by faith? 
• What about the relationship between tradition and biblical authority? 
• What is one area or issue where we might perceive a vast difference between Catholics and Protestants, but where we actually share much agreement?
• What is one area or issue where the difference between Protestants and Catholics is massive and irreconcilable?
• In what ways has the protestant church overreacted against Catholicism? 
• How can evangelicals engage and/or partner with our Catholic neighbors?

Guest Bio:

Dr. Gregg Allison is professor of Christian Theology at Southern Seminary. Prior to joining the faculty of Southern, Dr. Allison was a professor at Western Seminary, and prior to that He served with campus crusade for Christ for 18 years, was a missionary in Italy and Switzerland. Dr. Allison is the author of numerous books including: Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine, Sojourners and Strangers: The Doctrine of the Church, and Roman Catholic Theology and Practice: An Evangelical Assessment. On top of writing and teaching, Dr. Allison serves as a pastor at Sojourn Community Church in Louisville, KY.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• “Roman Catholic Theology and Practice: An Evangelical Assessment” by Gregg Allison
• “The Unfinished Reformation: What Unites and Divides Catholics and Protestants After 500 Years” by Gregg Allison

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Roman Catholic Theology and Practice: An Evangelical Assessment

The Unfinished Reformation: What Unites and Divides Catholics and Protestants After 500 Years

Sponsored by HOPE International:
 

Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development.