STUDY QUESTIONS FOR “Catholicism”

1. In 1 Timothy 4:1, what did the Holy Spirit predict would happen in the future?

2. This lesson discusses three “roots of apostasy from the truth” that led to the establish­ment of Catholicism. What was the first one?

3. This lesson discusses three “roots of apostasy from the truth” that led to the establish­ment of Catholicism. What was the second one?

4. This lesson discusses three “roots of apostasy from the truth” that led to the establish­ment of Catholicism. What was the third one?

5. In Matthew 15:7-9, what accusation did Jesus make against the scribes and Pharisees of His generation?

6. What two specific points are mentioned in 1 Timothy 4:1-4 that are discussed in this les­son as being associated with modern-day Catholicism?

7. According to 3 John 9-11, what had Diotrophes done that was unacceptable and sinful?

8. According to material discussed in this lesson, what did Ignatius of Antioch do around A.D. 100 to 150 that was unscriptural?

9. This lesson quotes Catholic writer John O’Brien’s book, The Faith of Millions, regarding the Catholic Church’s position on the Bible as God’s Word. According to O’Brien, what is that position?

 10. According to John 17:17, what is God’s Word?

 11. According to Jesus’ statement in John 16:13, when the Holy Spirit came, into what did He guide Christ’s apostles and other writers of the New Testament?

 12. What two things does Jude 3 tell us about “the faith”?

 13. According to Ephesians 3:4, what is it possible for people to do when it comes to read­ing God’s Word?

 14. What does Ephesians 5:17 admonish Christians to do?

 15. What two questions are asked in Romans 4:3 and Jeremiah 37:17 that every person should ask even today?

 16. What does Matthew 23:9 forbid Christians from doing?

 17. According to Catholic doctrine, “priests” can forgive people’s sins. But according to 1 John 1:9, who alone is able to forgive sins?

 18. What important command did Jesus reiterate in Matthew 4:10 that still applies today?

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