Comments for The Catholic Perspective on Paul

Comment on Augustine uses of “infusion” with regard to Justification by Thomas Veri Vernando

Thomas Veri Vernando — Tue, 08 May 2012 05:27:55 +0000

i think, this from On the merits and forgiveness of sins 1:10 – The Analogy of Grace (CMIIW)

Comment on Augustine uses of “infusion” with regard to Justification by Malissa Frans

Malissa Frans — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:00:51 +0000

Another wonderful weblog reviewed by way of my freakin remarkable mind! I might just certainly not have the chance to retain any type of information for a while after getting all of this in. Cheers once more with regard to the terrific content and information, this may not actually be for secured

Comment on Episode #11 Paul on Matrimony and Marital Roles by Dan

Dan — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:14:01 +0000

Thank you for this series of podcasts. As an evangelical with more than a little interest in Catholicism, these talks are changing the way I understand a lot of the New Testament and contributing to my understanding of Catholicism. The comment you made in the last episode on Hebrews 13:10-15 was quite enlightening. And I will never be able to read Romans 12:1 in the same way again. At this rate, I will be a Catholic by next Easter

Comment on Episode #8 Paul on the Eucharist as Sacrifice by Laura

Laura — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:45:05 +0000

Thanks. I have struggled with this constantly this whole year in RCIA. So many people have knocked themselves out to help me get it. Finally, they shrug and say, “I guess you’d have to grow up Catholic to understand.” This is the “missing link” that allows the full jump from the Protestant to the Catholic mind for anyone serious about grasping everything from the mass to the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

Comment on Episode #3 Did Paul believe in the Catholic Church? by Christopher

Christopher — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:41:54 +0000

Dr. Taylor, may God bless you and show you His kindness, may He be for you a source of wisdom and spiritual richness… I thank my God for coming to read a lot of your writing about blessed Virgin Mary and am glad… You have done me a great favour, please put me in your prayers that i may grow in her love for the glory of Christ… And for you, may her blessed heart keep you close and may you enjoy her protection here and be in her bosom in the life after this… Amen, thank and God bless you

Comment on Listen to 1st Episode: Rabbi Saul becomes Apostle Paul by Chad Gobs

Chad Gobs — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:38:59 +0000

Great stuff! I just started today and have a question. You mention that Israel was supposed to purify itself and follow the law before the messiah came. This makes complete theological sense when Mary is viewed as the representative of Israel who does this. But where is it stated in the Bible that Israel must purify itself before the messiah comes?

Comment on Episode #7 Paul on Purgatory and Prayers for the Dead by Michael Lofton

Michael Lofton — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:37:35 +0000

Hello Mr. Marshall,

I am going to be joining the Catholic Church this year through the Anglican Ordinariate so I am not opposed to anything you said in this podcast but I did have a question about a particular argument you used for prayers for the dead and the canon. You mentioned that the Apostle Paul quoted from 2 Macc. and this is evidence that he considered it to be inspired. I don’t doubt that 2 Macc. is in the canon and that Paul considered it to be inspired, but I’m not sure if this is a good argument, here is why. In the Epistle of Jude, there is a quote of 1 Enoch and The Assumption of Moses, since Jude quotes from these books, does this also mean he considers them to be inspired? If we are to believe Paul considered 2 Macc inspired because he quoted from it, does that mean Jude considered 1 Enoch and The Assumption of Moses to be inspired since he quoted from them?

Thanks for your time,

Michael Lofton

Comment on Episode #5 Saint Paul on Baptism and being Born Again by Taylor Marshall

Taylor Marshall — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:18:50 +0000

In the Bible you do find examples of infant circumcision, and baptism replaces circumcision. See Col 2:11-12

“In whom also you are circumcised with circumcision not made by hand in despoiling of the body of the flesh: but in the circumcision of Christ. Buried with him in baptism: in whom also you are risen again by the faith of the operation of God who hath raised him up from the dead.” (Colossians 2:11–12, D-R)

If God applied a sacrament to the infants in the Old Testament, why would He change His mind in the New Testament. Jews in the 1st century would be horrified to learn that their infants were excommunicated…

Taylor Marshall, PhD

Comment on Episode #4 Justified by Faith or by Faith Alone? by Alan R

Alan R — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:40:50 +0000

To Paul and others that have posted comments. Thank you. This is one of the first times that I have witnessed a charitable exchange of theology…not pitting one against the other but seeking truth. I enjoy this blog but will continue to come here for the comments as well. It is a blessing to have a Catholic and a Lutheran encouraging each other in faith. What a good example you have set.
Peace be with you,
Alan R.

Comment on Episode #5 Saint Paul on Baptism and being Born Again by david wilkerson

david wilkerson — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 11:41:46 +0000

I do not find anywhere in the new testament.. infant baptism… perhaps you can enlighten me… I do find examples of adults being baptized and that is immersion in water..