What should you say when someone you love is considering Catholicism?
In this episode, Dr. E responds to a listener whose young friend is seriously considering the Catholic Church and has carefully researched answers to common Protestant objections.
Dr. Easley explains why Christian apologetics must begin with relationship and then points to two foundational biblical truths: Jesus Christ is the one mediator between God and humanity, and His sacrifice is completely sufficient.
He also discusses why people can be drawn to Catholicism, the importance of examining what a church actually teaches, and the responsibility evangelical churches have to teach theology and Scripture deeply.
The goal isn't simply to win an argument. Christians are called to love people, speak truth with kindness, know Scripture, and continually point people back to Christ.
Key Topics Covered
-How to talk with someone considering Catholicism
-Relational apologetics
-Jesus as the one mediator
-The sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice
-Hebrews 10 and Christ's once-for-all sacrifice
-Scripture and church authority
-Why people may be attracted to Catholicism
-The need for deeper theological teaching in evangelical churches
-How Christians can respond with both truth and love
Chapters
00:00 Read the Council of Trent
01:10 A friend considering Catholicism
01:56 How do you respond?
02:02 Apologetics and relational capital
03:23 Two key biblical truths
03:38 One mediator: Jesus Christ
04:00 The sufficiency of Christ
05:44 Why people are attracted to Catholicism
06:30 The need for theological teaching
07:29 Dr. Easley’s own journey
08:48 The danger of confusing theology
09:23 Purgatory, indulgences, and justification
11:47 Examining church history and doctrine
12:03 Pray for your friend
Links Mentioned:
Dr. Chris Castaldo on inContext
Why Protestants Convert by Dr. Chris Castaldo
If you've got a question for Dr. Easley, call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.
