Letters Between a Catholic and an Evangelical : From Debate to Dialogue on the Issues That Separate Us

by McCarthy, James G.

• ISBN13: 9780736909891
• ISBN10: 0736909893
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Harvest House Pub

Summary

Thisbook presents a unique collection of correspondence between two friends whohave spent many hours discussing their faithsa??one a Catholic priest, the otheran evangelical minister. Their candid dialogue illustrates how we can talkabout opposing beliefs without resorting to criticism that is meana??spirited,sensationalistic, or inaccurate. The result is a onea??ofa??aa??kind, balanced presentation ofsix key issues including how a person becomes saved, who the teachers andrulers of the church are, and what it takes to get to heaven. The fresh insights bring clarity and respect to both sidesof the ongoing dialogue between Catholics and evangelical Christians, andreaders will benefit by being able to make their own informed conclusions aboutthe differences.

Table of Contents

Authors' Prologue	7	(15)
God's Word
Is it found in Scripture alone or Scripture plus Tradition?
Evangelical Position, Letters 1-5 and Conversation 1	15	(26)
Catholic Position, Letters 6-10 and Conversation 2	41	(36)
Teaching and Ruling Authority
Who has it?
Catholic Position, Letters 11-15 and Conversation 3	77	(34)
Evangelical Position, Letters 16-20 and Conversation 4	111	(32)
Initial Salvation
How does one obtain it?
Evangelical Position, Letters 21-25 and Conversation 5	143	(31)
Catholic Position, Letters 26-30 and Conversation 6	174	(37)
Worship
What is the meaning of the Last Supper?
Catholic Position, Letters 31-35 and Conversation 7	211	(32)
Evangelical Position, Letters 36-40 and Conversation 8	243	(30)
Mary, Angels, and Saints
What is their relation to a Christian?
Evangelical Position, Letters 41-43 and Conversation 9	273	(20)
Catholic Position, Letters 44-48 and Conversation 10	293	(40)
Final Salvation
What does it take to make it to heaven?
Catholic Position, Letters 49-53 and Conversation 11	333	(37)
Evangelical Position, Letters 54-58 and Conversation 12	370	(29)
Conclusion
Exchanged Simultaneously
Catholic Letter 59	399	(3)
Evangelical Letter 60	402	(3)
Scripture Index	405	(12)
Subject Index	417	(6)
References to the Catechism of the Catholic Church	423	(2)
Notes	425