3 - Church Councils and Vatican II — Purpose, Errors, and Consequences Steve John 9/17/23 3 - Church Councils and Vatican II — Purpose, Errors, and Consequences Steve John 9/17/23 3.14. What have been the fruits of Vatican II? Read More 8 - Objections, Clarifications, and Theological Challenges Steve John 5/13/21 8 - Objections, Clarifications, and Theological Challenges Steve John 5/13/21 8.46. But doesn’t the Church now teach that non-Catholics can be saved if they’re sincere and follow their conscience? Read More 8 - Objections, Clarifications, and Theological Challenges Steve John 5/5/21 8 - Objections, Clarifications, and Theological Challenges Steve John 5/5/21 8.54. But both Vatican I and Vatican II were ecumenical councils of the Church, so why accept one and reject the other? Read More 8 - Objections, Clarifications, and Theological Challenges Steve John 5/1/21 8 - Objections, Clarifications, and Theological Challenges Steve John 5/1/21 8.58. 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8 - Objections, Clarifications, and Theological Challenges Steve John 4/11/21 8 - Objections, Clarifications, and Theological Challenges Steve John 4/11/21 8.77. Isn’t Heaven just about being happy and reunited with loved ones? Isn’t that what God wants for everyone? Read More
8 - Objections, Clarifications, and Theological Challenges Steve John 4/10/21 8 - Objections, Clarifications, and Theological Challenges Steve John 4/10/21 8.78. But doesn’t God love everyone and want everyone to be saved? Why would He send anyone to Hell forever? Read More
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8 - Objections, Clarifications, and Theological Challenges Steve John 4/8/21 8 - Objections, Clarifications, and Theological Challenges Steve John 4/8/21 8.80. Isn’t salvation permanent once I believe in Jesus and accept Him into my heart? Read More
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