Roman Catholic Theology and Practice: An Evangelical Assessment

A theologian and church historian walks readers through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, winsomely evaluating Roman Catholic doctrine and practice from the perspective of both Scripture and evangelical theology. In this balanced volume, Gregg Allison—an evangelical theologian and church historian—helps readers understand the nuances of Roman Catholic teaching. Walking through the official Catechism of the Catholic Church, Allison summarizes and assesses Catholic doctrine from the perspective of both Scripture and evangelical theology. Noting prominent similarities without glossing over key differences, this book will equip Christians on both sides of the ecclesiastical divide to fruitfully engage in honest dialogue with one another. Winsomely engages with and evaluates Roman Catholic theology and practice from the perspective of the Bible and evangelical theology Systematically walks through and responds to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, pointing out areas of agreement and disagreement with Protestant evangelicals Explores the whole scope of Roman Catholic doctrine, including the church’s use of the creeds, distinction between nature and grace, sacramental theology, and understanding of merit Offers suggestions and insights related to evangelical engagement with Roman Catholicism

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