The question is often asked, Which is right: Catholic or Protestant? Catholics argue they have the authority, based on their unbroken leadership chain to the Apostles. Protestants say they have the authority, based on their unmediated direct access to the Bible. What youre about to read is an informal dialogue I had with Dr. Peter Kreeft on the historic healing happening within Christianity. I think youll greatly enjoy this short, but powerful transcript, packed with insights. For years I was unsatisfied with the Catholic vs. Protestant debate because I saw Christ profoundly in both of Christianity’s two largest groups. It was especially puzzling when one group excelled in the other group’s gifts! For instance, Catholics boldly announce they have the fullness of truth, yet Protestants are almost single-handedly debating with atheists. And Protestants loudly insist that following the Bible results in unity, yet there are over 20,000 Protestant denominations. A few years ago when I was seeking God about this in prayer, I kept receiving a picture of a tree. The accompanying scripture was Jesus’ comment that the Kingdom of God would grow into the largest tree. (Luke 13:18) Of course, this miraculously happened in history. But then the Spirit highlighted to me that the Roman Catholics are more like the tree trunk and the Protestants are more like the tree branches. Most importantly: it’s the same tree! This view of the Fathers family tree helps explain why Catholicism seems central, structural, immovable; and why Protestantism seems decentralized, flexible, and engaging. Enjoy this fascinating interaction!
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