You are doing great job. God bless you and your family.

The lives of the saints show how to live. The martyrs gave witness to the Gospel.

I loved the way that you said that as a Catholic you don’t have to explain away verses in the Bible. So absolutely true. I get so frustrated in the Bible study that I attend when the Evangelicals who attend continuously point out scripture verses to prove the Gospel as they see it. My response is to point another scripture verse that would seemingly say something different. They then respond, “well, to understand your verse you must first understand the one that I first pointed out”. And around and around the scriptural carousel we go. As Catholics, we take the whole Bible in context. The Church does not live off of verses. To understand Paul you must also understand Abraham, Moses, John, Peter and of course The Lord himself.

Love your videos. Thank you so much. I hope you have a blessed Lent season

Start you day off by offering to Jesus all your actions, joys, and sufferings of that day in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world for the glory of God. This short, simple prayer has made a big difference in my life. Dedicate your day to God.

To understand the protestant gospel first you must accept 3 contradictions. First, only faith saves but if you dont have works and love then your faith is useless. Its kind of like saying it takes 3 ingredients to make a soup but only one of them makes it a soup. Jesus is the only mediator between god and man vs go forth and make disciples of all nations. They cant have it both ways like catholics can otherwise they have to drop the one mediator argument against us. Third, they accept TONS of traditions! Theres nowhere in the bible does it say 10 commandments. The section that has them is traditionally called the decalogue because traditionally the jews accepted these as 10 specific laws. The 10 commandments IS a sacred oral tradition! Protestants just dont think about these things. Their pastors are clueless and if youre a convert like me, you had to read certain passages over and over until either you had to drop an essential belief and accept what the bible says or convince yourself its saying something different that must line up with your theology somehow. We are limited and scripture is not. How could anyone hope to fully understand scripture apart from the church that produced it? Private interpretation is almost an insult to scripture i feel.

God bless you brother. That's good preaching!

I see a new Hugh video - must watch!

Thank you, Hugh; good post! How many times have I read in comments here that “Peter didn’t know the gospel”? I hope this episode helped to disabuse a few from that belief.

Outstanding talk. Subscribed🙏

Great video Hugh, Glory to God!!

EXCELLENT TITLE FOR VIDEO I JUST HAD TO LISTEN...YOU HIT RIGHT ON THE HEAD...YOUR A GOOD TEACHER SIR...I LIKE YOUR STYLE...THANK YOU.

The best a Protestant can do is disagree with another Protestant or Catholic, because if you have faith in Jesus you can pick up the bible and interpret it as you will be guided by the Holy Spirit from error by their own authority because every Protestant is his own church pope and counsel and he relies on private interpretation but where did this authority and permission come from,Calvin or Luther, or Wesley etc . The best a Catholic can do is quote the magisterium the catechism and the dogmas and doctrines,when Jesus made Peter the head of the Catholic Church, two thousand years ago,you are Peter and on this rock I will build my church, and Jesus spoke Aramaic and a rock is a rock and not Greek petros which is pebble which is a female word and Simon was definitely male and therefore Peter a male verb and Jesus would have understood male and female verbs 🙂👍

i love the book of wisdom, it’s really really good

The catholic gospel is much more beautiful, amazing, and sanctifying. Christ became incarnate to make us adoptive children of God. Adopted into a family, an ontological moral change done to us by the Holy Spirit not a legal fiction. Saved to adopted child of God, saved from sin, saved to eternal life. Salvation is both an event and an ongoing reality. Both the event and the ongoing reality involve sanctification and justification. I wonder what a protestant would find wrong with my articulation of salvation? What I am driving at I guess, is that sanctification is not optional, it is necessary for glorification, wouldn't they agree?

The Protestant has a problem with scripture alone, how do they know for certain that the gospels were written by mark, Matthew Luke and John, none say they that they wrote them unlike the epistles of St. Paul, they all have titles on the original documents with Matthew mark Luke and John, but who gives the authority to say without doubt they wrote them and they are inspired by the Holy Spirit and it has to be the disciples and the church fathers of the Catholic and apostolic church, and so if Protestants deny the authority of the Catholic Church and the authority that decreed that the gospels were by the authors they have to deny that the gospels are of the Holy Spirit.

Hey, Protestant here. I greatly appreciate the respectfulness you conveyed in your video. Just a couple thoughts I wanted to share, thanks for posting this. 2:03 the 35,000 Protestant denominations number is inaccurate in this context and not at all conservative. The same metric that gets you to that number gets you to several hundred different Roman Catholic denominations which would probably be offensive to a Roman Catholic. There's lots of resources online "debunking" this number, please don't use it in this context. 7:14 Sola Scriptura does not mean that scripture is the "sole rule of authority" as you said, it's the belief that scripture is the only infallible rule of authority, emphasis on infallible. My Protestant church absolutely has authority over me, I just recognize that my senior pastor can make mistakes when he teaches me about faith and morals. 20:23 I believe in salvation by faith alone, and have no trouble reading James 2. This is talking about the kind of faith a person has, James 2:19 even talks about demons with faith. But of course that kind of faith cannot save you as the chapter points out. James 2:24 should not be read out of context as some kind of silver bullet to prove the doctrine of faith alone wrong.

In Mathew, somewhere between 5 -7 Jesus talks about cutting off a hand and plucking out an eye. How do we know that should not be taken literally?

Bible alone? The more I have meditated on it, is that not a man made tradition? Our bibles were compiled by men, through sources that we have no idea of their origins, written in a language that was not remotely close to our English language, compiled by men who are mortal. All your points you present are spot on, not just in a biblical sense, but on a common sense level as well.

Long time no see, Hugh! 😮

Hi Hugh…I have had my Protestant friend watching your videos and all was good until she mentioned the “creepy” skull 💀 on your shelf. I tend to agree with the feeling it invokes and wonder if you might clarify? I otherwise enjoy your commentary and appreciate your time in making the videos. Thank you!

I've been Catholic all my life, but I've been invited to other Christian churches. Most of them are focused on bad mouthing the Catholic church. Not all, but what i witnessed in these churches is that it's all about intertaiment. With music and such, which is nice, but i don't see anything biblical about it. I hear too much misunderstanding of the scriptures, some downright heretical. I tried to be open-minded, but i just can't understand their theology, which is minute. We Catholics go to church for one thing only. To warship God and to partake in the banquet of the Lamb who takes away the sins of the world, happy are those that are present. God bless.

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‭Romans 1:16 ESV‬ For I am not ashamed of the "gospel", for it is the power of God for salvation to EVERYONE who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

Prots love to use the term "the Gospel" and just assume their understanding is the correct one. In discussion with Catholics, they employ it as a kudgel.

I am both: my Mother was Roman Catholic and my Father was Protestant; thru Roman Catholic I learn the 3 in 1 (Father Son Holy Spirit); thru Protestant I have learn the 3 in 1 (Cross Holy Spirit Cross); as a born military military: protect, defend, support and War is in my DNA; Keep God North, Beast Left, your family Right, Hell South: you shall be fine and things will look up;

Why does the Catholic church not give wine with the eucharist? someone once told me it's assumed the Blood is in the Flesh. So by that logic we shouldn't eat any meat because blood is in the flesh and we are not consume blood. My understanding is the Byzantine Rite and Eastern Orthodox still give the Body and Blood at communion.

Protestant response: From the London Baptist Confession of 1689 (Theological formulary) on the subject of adoption: “God has granted that all those who are justified would receive the grace of adoption, in and for the sake of his only Son Jesus Christ. By this they are counted among the children of God and enjoy the freedom and privileges of that relationship. They inherit his name, receive the spirit of adoption, have access to the throne of grace with boldness, and are enabled to cry “Abba, Father!” They are given compassion, protected, provided for, and chastened by him as a father. Yet they are never cast off but are sealed for the day of redemption and inherit the promises as heirs of everlasting salvation.”

Wow! You touched on the main issue here! Great job! As I listened to you, I was reminded of the words of Jesus in Luke 13:24, Matthew 7:13-14, and Matthew 7:21-23 where Jesus makes it abundantly clear that most people "striving" to enter into heaven will ultimately hear the words, "Depart from me, I never knew you." Why? Because they followed a false GOSPEL or path to salvation! I want to emphasize, out of care for everyone's soul who reads this, that regardless of your denominational preference, Jesus is talking to people just like you and I who desire to be with Him forever, not to those who reject Him. Furthermore, the individuals in Matthew 7:21-23 were passionate about the Lord, had faith, and performed remarkable works. However, despite their devotion, they did not fulfill the Father's will (see verse 21). The point Jesus highlights over and over to the people of Israel is that how we "seek" salvation will ultimately determine our "eternal destination." Again, Luke 13:24 is clear: MOST WHO SEEK WILL NOT FIND! This is not merely a matter of Protestant versus Catholic beliefs; it is a matter of salvation for all humanity. In other words, many individuals attending church and serving God will indeed spend an eternity in hell. To clarify further, Romans 10:2 implies that a person can spend a lifetime zealously seeking God and salvation, yet miss it by a mile because they did it without proper knowledge! In other words, MANY OR MOST who strive for salvation have followed a false GOSPEL. Now, going back to Matthew 7:21-23, what critical mistake did the "Lord, Lord" crowd make? It is important to keep in mind that they clearly had faith and performed MANY wonderful works. I would very much like to hear your thoughts as we are all subject to being of the "MANY" who are misguided!

The Catholic gospel includes belief that Jesus lived a perfect life in our place and on our behalf because we all fail to achieve perfection and so we are not qualified to be in God's presence for all eternity. Catholics believe that Jesus lovingly took our place and suffered the punishment we all justly deserve for our disobedience of God. By so doing, the punishment you and I deserve has been suffered to the satisfaction of the Triune God. St. Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit, wrote the following, "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;". I think, and hopefully am correct in believing that Catholics agree that no one is saved from damnation unless they correctly believe in the Triune God and place their faith in Jesus as the only one who has achieved forgiveness of their sins. This is true of for every Christian. No one is a Christian or saved who does not correctly believe Who God is, Who Jesus is, and that there is no other way to the Father and eternity in the presence of God other than through Jesus. But the Catholic gospel adds onto what God's Word says. Now, I want to be told if I am misrepresenting Catholicism regarding salvation. I understand Catholicism believes that a person will go to heaven if they are absolved of all their mortal sins. It may require a nearly eternal stay in Purgatory first, due to venial sins that weren't absolved. A Catholic Priest, and only a properly ordained Catholic priest, is required for sins to be absolved. The priest's ordination and authority to absolve a sinner is based on Christ's giving Peter the "Keys", with that authority passed down through an uninterrupted chain of ordained bishops (successors of the Apostles). Therefore, only the Catholic Church can forgive a sinner and make her/him eligible for heaven. Which is why denying the authority of the Catholic Church is damning. So, fidelity to the Pope and to the Catholic and everything the Church says must be believed and obeyed is an essential part of the Catholic gospel. It is not the same as the Protestant gospel.

Catholic and reformed doctrine has been changed. Augustine was 10 years in pagan heresies and preached against them after converted. But year 412 he started take those same ideas to church. Later reformers adapted those errors, because thought they were original doctrine. It has been proven. See interviews Soteriology101 Ali Bonner and Ken Wilson's book The foundation of augustinuan- calvinism. You won't, but prove is clear.

The Gospel is the Gospel, regardless of Catholic or Protestant.

It is interesting that you keep referring to the many Protestant Denominations. Have you considered about how many different Orders, Rites, splits from orders and fractures there are within the Catholic Church? Why is disharmony _within_ the RCC to be prayed about, but disharmony _against_ or _outside of_ the RCC to be condemned or mocked? If it is RCC; _’They are only human’_ If not RCC; _’They are deceived’_ What is the difference? The same also goes for the small minded Protestants. If anybody actually had the truth, I think that attitudes among religious people would be far more pious and a _lot_ less condescending.

Protestant response: from the London Baptist Confession of 1689 (Theological formulary) on the Gospel and the extent of its grace: “The gospel is the only outward means of revealing Christ and saving grace, and it is abundantly sufficient for that purpose. Yet to be born again, brought to life or regenerated, those who are dead in trespasses also must have an effectual, irresistible work of the Holy Spirit in every part of their souls to produce in them a new spiritual life. Without this no other means will bring about their conversion to God.”

Protestant response: “The mandate for holiness is based in the very character and person of God: we are to be holy because God is holy. His grace never leaves a man where it finds him. Grace always transforms the sinner into a saint-a holy man. God’s will is for His people to be holy, and the explanations of why and how we become holy are throughout the Bible.” - the Rev’d Dr. Joel Beeke (Reformed)

Luther said "sola scriptura" but what he meant was "scriptura primum". Lutherans accept a lot of tradition as long as it doesn't conflict with scripture. One example is infant baptism, which frankly can be argued either way. Otherwise, it's very difficult to say "Protestants believe..." because there is so much diversity of beliefs. BTW, Luther never wanted to create a different church, he and many of his contemporaries were excommunicated by Rome. You might as well say that "Constantinople started a different church" when Cardinal Humbert excommunicated Cerularius. In many ways, the Orthodox are just the first Protestants.

Idk why people gotta be orthodox, protestant or catholic or whatever. Jesus never said be any of those, he said follow him and walk in Spirit and power of God. Most Americans forgot this basic teaching in the Bible and many of them are not living as Jesus teaches them to lay their lives on the alter for God to use.

Meanwhile we orthodox Greeks read the Greek original Gospel in Greek.

It’s not a question of what gospel it’s a question of the right interpretation. Sorry but the catholic church doesn’t have the right interpretation.

Did you ever really get around to defining a Catholic Gospel? I've listened twice. The Trinity isn't explicitly stated in the bible, so an explicit declaration isn't needed for the doctrine of scripture alone to be implicit in the text. But this is an issue I will comment on separately, since my thoughts will most certainly get a lot of responses from both sides. Because I have previously expressed my opinion on this, I will only mention now that I find Catholicism to have Justification and Sanctification confused. To have them confused risks falling into works righteousness and results in the Catholic Church's semi-Pelagianism. The "thousands" of denominations you speak of can be narrowed down to a much fewer groups. First disqualify as Christian all those who are actually heretical (or has the Catholic Church actually done that by anathemitizing us all?). Then, there are those who say the bible is inerrant and infallible (which includes Catholicism) vs those who say the bible isn't God's word but does contain God's word (allowing women ordination, LGBTQ+ lifestyles, etc). Narrower distinctions such as despensationalism can be made. Catholicism, especially right now, has to a smaller degree the same problems. Those who are Latin Mass Traditionalists, Conservative Novus Ordo attenders, those who attend and support LGBTQ+ Masses, those who "reject" Francis' agenda, sedevacantists, the SSPX, Africa vs Rome, and on and on. And is a sedevacantist still actually Catholic? Is the SSPX in schism or not? Is a Latin Mass still a means of grace? Catholics can also be divided very simply into the saved and unsaved categories, as defined by Catholicism. Those who have committed mortal sins (i.e. not attending required Masses) and never go to confession might still be labeled a Catholic, but they are still damned in the eyes of the Church. Rather than always pointing out the multiplicity of denominations, when making a distinction between a "Catholic" and a "Protestant" gospel, it might be clearer to the viewers if you just define salvation. Let me try for you. Catholicism believes that a person will go to heaven if they are absolved of all their mortal sins. It may require a nearly eternal stay in Purgatory first, due to venial sins that weren't absolved. Jesus suffered the just punishment in our place for all of our sins. However, a Catholic Priest is required for sins to be absolved. The authority by which the priest can absolve a sinner is based on Christ's giving Peter the authority of the "Keys" with that authority passed down through an uninterrupted chain of ordained bishops (successors of the Apostles). This is another way of saying that only the Catholic Church can forgive a sinner and make her/him eligible for heaven. Which is why denying the authority of the Catholic Church is damning. That is the Catholic Gospel. Implicit in having all mortal sins forgiven is recognizing any errors held regarding God (i.e. Trinity, Jesus' virgin birth and sinlessness, etc) and failing to believe and obey all the dogmas that have come down within Sacred Tradition and Councils and ex cathedra. To fail to believe and obey any of these is a mortal sin and must be absolved. This places allegiance to the Catholic Church as paramount, since faith in Christ as savior without a priest's absolution is insufficient. I don't think I have Catholic salvation entirely, correctly defined. Apparently there are 3 conditions which must all be met for a sin to be mortal. Catholic Answers explains them, but deciding if any particular violation of any of the 10 commandments qualifies it as mortal is not an easy task. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 identifies sins which exclude someone from heaven. I recall Jesus saying we are to be perfect just as the Father is. Failure to confess and receive absolution from a Catholic priest for every mortal sin is damning. Knowing if you have committed a mortal sin requires some deep thought that even St. Thomas Aquinas had to give in-depth consideration to (according to Catholic Answers). How is an individual to know for sure, since to be guilty is damning until absolved. Perhaps daily absolution is required to even be somewhat assured of salvation? Even then, wouldn't every possible mortal sin need to be recalled so as to be confessed? Only if the priest also possesses the ability to absolve all the sinners mortals sins based solely on the sinners sincere contrition of even unremembered mortal sins, can there even be the possibility of anyone having all their mortal sins absolved. But if it is within the power of the priest to forgive all sins committed based only on the sinners sincere contrition of her/his sins, both known and unknown, then even all the venial sins of the person can be forgiven in the confessional with each visit. Therefore, Purgatory would be a lonely place that is only briefly visited by those heaven bound; and those who are heaven bound would only be those who failed to commit another mortal sin between exiting the confessional and dying. But in all this, who is the real savior? The Church which possesses the power, and through Councils and Popes can add to the parishioners requirements? And when the Church and Francis mislead some of the faithful, how is that identified? With Scripture and Sacred Tradition. How is past Sacred Tradition assuredly not in error? It's because it doesn't violate the test of Scripture. Or is the sinner his/her own savior. Each must decide if he/she is guilty of a mortal sin or not. Unless a priest is depended upon to make that call for him/her. What a burden the Catholic Church puts on people. Christ lived, suffered, died, and was resurrected. Believing He did this on your behalf is salvation. With that belief/faith/trust comes the gift of the Holy Spirit who transforms the sinner, freeing him/her from slavery to sin and empowering her/him to do good works and please God. Yes, that empowering comes from God's means of grace, His Word and Sacraments. Someone without good works has almost certainly only a said faith and not a saving faith. blessings,

Protestant response. You really do need to do a serious study of historic Protestant theological formularies from the 16th, 17th and 18th century. It is clearly apparent that you have not undertaken to do this since you so grossly mischaracterize the so called “Protestant Gospel”. There is no Protestant Gospel. There is only the Gospel of Christ and how historic, classical Protestantism understands that gospel. Please see excerpt from the London Baptist Confession of 1689 (theological formulary) on the topic of the importance of good works: “These good works, done in obedience to God’s commandments, are the fruit and evidence of a true and living faith. Through good works believers express their thankfulness, strengthen their assurance, build up their brothers and sisters, adorn the profession of the gospel, stop the mouths of opponents, and glorify God. Believers are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, so that they bear fruit leading to holiness and have the outcome, eternal life. Their ability to do good works does not arise at all from themselves but entirely from the Spirit of Christ. To enable them to do good works, they need-in addition to the graces they have already received-an actual influence of the same Holy Spirit to work in them to will and to do his good pleasure. Yet this is no reason for them to grow negligent, as if they were not required to perform any duty without a special motion of the Spirit. Instead, they should be diligent to stir up the grace of God that is in them.

as an ex church believer, nothing is more disturbing (and vile) than teaching eternal conscious torment.

Demon-looking skull to the far right. RUN