
#12605 How Can I Help a Protestant Friend? Papacy and Infallibility - Joe Heschmeyer
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“How can I help a Protestant friend?” This question opens a discussion on addressing concerns about the papacy and its history, including the boundaries on questioning the Pope’s comments and the implications of Jesus’ statement about the gates of Hades. Other topics include the workings of assent with the Magisterium and the nature of infallible teachings.
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Questions Covered:
- 12:45 – Where are the boundaries on questioning the comments of the Pope?
- 22:26 – What does Jesus mean when he says “the gate of Hades” won’t prevail. Can these be lies?
- 33:22 – How can I help a Protestant friend whose greatest hurdle is papacy history and scandals?
- 40:42 – How does assent work with the Magisterium?
- 49:16 – Is there a list of the Infallible teachings?
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