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In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by one of the most dynamic Catholic theologians alive today and Jewish convert to Catholicism Dr. Lawrence Feingold. Dr. Feingold joins us to answer the question, "What are Protestants missing by missing out on the Eucharist?" and his answer is nothing short of astounding. Using the Old and New Testaments, church history, the Early Church Fathers, and the Jewish context of Jesus's ministry to unpack and help us to understand exactly what kind of Church Christ established, why the Mass is true worship, and what's going on with the Eucharist – including the Real Presence, John 6 unlocked, and more. It's a fantastic conversation.For more from Dr. Feingold check out his book The Eucharist: Mystery of Presence, Sacrifice and Communion.Visit St. Paul Center's Emmaus Academy where you can see Dr. Feingold's newest course (amongst others) on the Eucharist.You can find more of his work including hours and hours of lectures at the Association of Hebrew Catholics.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Spotify, Apple Music,A very special thanks to our Patreon co-producers who make this show possible: Amanda, Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Jorg, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William.Support the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

Guest: Mark MooreChurch: Christ's Church of the ValleyLocation: Phoenix, AZBook: The Missing Messiah: The Jesus We Can No Longer Ignore (with co-author Kyle Idleman)Interview Location: Christian Product Expo Winter 2026 Show in Destin, FLWebsites: missingmessiah.com, markmoore.org

What if the ache you feel on Sunday isn't a lack of passion, but a hunger for roots? Tony Nektarios Vasquez joins us to share how a Pentecostal upbringing, a non-denominational season, and eventually a Calvinist-leaning church plant still left him asking where the first 1,500 years fit in. His story is not a theory lesson—it's a family saga: a praying father discovering the Desert Fathers, a brother slipping out to Vespers, a wife and children encountering reverence for the first time, and a co-pastor who realized that history, Scripture, and worship belong together.We trace Tony's path from Pentecostal roots and a non-denominational church plant to a sober look at church history, liturgy, and apostolic succession. Family doubts, online study, and the beauty of Vespers turn hesitation into conviction as Scripture and tradition align.• questioning charismatic altar practices and emotionalism• moving from Reformers to the first 1,500 years• parish visits to St James and first Vespers• answers on icons, relics, and intercession from Scripture• liturgy as continuity with Old Testament worship• apostolic succession and the promise that the Church endures• closing a young church to enter Orthodoxy• finding healing and stability in the sacramentsWe walk through the uncomfortable questions most avoid. Are altar manifestations genuine or coached? Does sola fide stand when held beside James and the early Church? How do relics, icons, and the intercession of the saints square with the Bible? Tony takes us inside St. James Orthodox Church in Modesto, where incense and chant weren't novelty, but a doorway to Christ-centered prayer. He shares the moment his daughter said the hymns made her want to cry, the way Revelation reframed prayer as a communion of heaven and earth, and how apostolic succession answered the authority problem that haunted his independent church.This conversation is a guided tour from system to story, from proof texts to a living tradition. We touch on the continuity between Old Testament worship and the Divine Liturgy, the claim that the Church Christ founded never paused or rebooted, and the quiet courage it took to close a young church for a faith that felt both ancient and alive. If you've wondered where the dots connect—Scripture, history, and sacrament—this is an honest map drawn in real time.If this resonates, share it with a friend, subscribe for more thoughtful journeys into the ancient faith, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your questions and stories shape future episodes—drop them in the comments and say hello to Tony.Questions about Orthodoxy? Please check out our friends at Ghost of Byzantium Discord server: https://discord.gg/JDJDQw6tdhPlease prayerfully consider supporting Cloud of Witnesses: https://www.patreon.com/c/CloudofWitnessesFind Cloud of Witnesses on Instagram, X.com, Facebook, and TikTok.Please leave a comment with your thoughts!

In our sermon today, John brings to us a message about the Church where we discover that the church is not a building or a weekly event. It is a redeemed people, united under Christ's authority, living in loving community, and sent on mission to glorify God by form disciples who reflect Christ to the world.

What happens when Christianity loses authority? Chaos follows. Families fracture. Men drift. Truth becomes negotiable.In Part Two of this conversation with Father Peter Damian, the discussion moves from personal history into the heart of the crisis facing the modern Church and the modern man. Father Peter continues unpacking his journey from Orthodoxy into the Catholic Church, but the focus sharpens on ecclesial authority, obedience, and why Christ intentionally established a visible Church with a living teaching office. This is not about preference. It is about survival.Drawing from Sacred Scripture, Church history, and lived pastoral experience, Fr. Peter explains why Christianity without a final authority inevitably fractures. He dismantles the illusion of unity without submission, exposes the danger of theological individualism, and shows why men who refuse authority always end up submitting to something else, whether the state, culture, or their own disordered passions.The conversation turns practical and confrontational. Fr. Peter speaks directly to Catholic men about obedience, not as weakness, but as strength. Pride masquerades as independence, but humility is the foundation of authentic masculinity. A man who cannot submit to God-given authority cannot lead his family, protect his home, or remain steady under pressure.James presses the issue further and issues a direct challenge to men who live in half-commitments. You cannot defend the Church while standing outside her walls. You cannot claim Christ while rejecting His Bride. You cannot rebuild a Catholic culture while refusing Catholic discipline.This episode rejects the comfortable lie that faith can be customized. It cannot. The Gospel demands total allegiance. Christ demands obedience. The Church demands fidelity.This is a call to decision.Powerful Quotes from the Episode“Unity without authority is an illusion. It cannot last.”“A man who rejects obedience will always end up enslaved to something else.”“Christ did not leave us a feeling. He left us a Church.”Key Takeaway for MenStop negotiating with the faith. Choose obedience. Submit your intellect and your will fully to Christ and His Church. Cut off the habits, media, and influences that train you to resist authority. A disciplined soul is a free soul.Support & Stay ConnectedPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee pagehttps://buymeacoffee.com/tmcto help grow the show and reach as many men as possible. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content:https://x.com/Manly_CatholicAs always, please pray for us. We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints, and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost.Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxrRLZNk4WqPdgcac5vuWEQCheck out our website:www.themanlycatholic.comContact us at:themanlycatholic@gmail.com

Essential Church continues at Reunion Sunday with The Church Christ Builds, reminding us that the church belongs to Jesus—and He is still actively building it today. Drawing from Matthew 16:18 and Ephesians 4:1–3, this message calls us to live as a united body marked by humility, gentleness, patience, and love. As we focus on what truly makes the church essential, we're honored to welcome guest speaker Tim Strickland from FEB, who will encourage us to walk together in unity as Christ shapes His church.

Real joy shows up when you stop faking it. There's a kind of sacred freedom in just being honest with yourself.No masks. No polished prayers. No pretending to be super spiritual.And let's be honest: we spend way too much time trying to look righteous instead of actually living righteously.The performance can be exhausting.Real joy shows up when we stop faking itWhen we stop trying to win approval, crafting the perfect image, and chasing compliments.Closing Song: Unfiltered Joy - Written & Produced by Deborah (Pastor Deb) OcasioSupport the showwww.BibleDeliverance.org

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October 28, 2025Today's Reading: John 15:(12-16) 17-21Daily Lectionary: Deuteronomy 30:1-20; Matthew 19:1-15“I chose you out of the world.” (John 15:19)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. As we remember the Apostles of our Lord throughout the year, we might feel sorry for a few of them. Poor Simon “the Zealot” and Jude (a.k.a. Judas, or Thaddeus). They are some of the more obscure of Jesus' disciples. They definitely don't get the attention of Peter, James, and John. They don't even get the word count for Saint Andrew or Saint Nathanael Bartholomew. We don't know a single word that Simon actually spoke, and only one question from St. Jude is recorded. We practically know nothing except their names. In the Gospels, Jude is almost always mentioned by the name Judas, but every instance of that includes “NOT ISCARIOT.” Imagine your greatest claim to fame being that you were NOT the guy with the same name who betrayed Jesus. And then poor Simon, he might as well always have the moniker “NOT PETER.”Yet there is one thing certain, that we can celebrate; Jesus chose them to be His apostles. They were not picked because they were the most quoteworthy, eloquent speakers. They were not selected because they had the right experience, or talents, or pedigree. Simon was not chosen because of his zealot politics, nor Jude for being “not Iscariot.” Saints Simon and Jude were chosen, by the grace of God, in His mercy, to be the simple, often-forgotten human hands, feet, and voices of Christ.That love of Christ encouraged them as they carried His Gospel as His disciples, missionaries, pastors, and apostles. They preached the Word of the Lord and baptized. They forgave sins and fed the Church Christ's Eucharist. And so we end up with two contrasts: the love of Jesus and the hatred of the world.Saints Simon (not Peter) and Jude (not Iscariot) were prepared by Jesus for the hatred of the world. The world hated Him first, and would hate them. Eventually, they suffered death at the hands of those who hated them and Jesus. These faithful Apostles are said to have been martyred at the same time, Simon (not Peter) sawn in half, while many say that Jude (not Iscariot) was beaten to death with a club.Even through the violent end to their time on earth, Jesus's love sustained them through the world's hatred. Our dear Lord knows these saints infinitely more than just their names: Simon, “Not Peter,” and Jude, “Not Iscariot.” He preserved them in the one, true faith at their martyrdom and welcomed them into His presence, where they now await the resurrection with the Risen Savior who chose them and loves them completely.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Praise, Lord, for Your apostles, Saint Simon and Saint Jude. One love, one hope impelled them To tread the way renewed. May we with zeal as earnest The faith of Christ maintain, Be bound in love together, And life eternal gain. (LSB 518:28)Rev. Richard Heinz, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Lowell, IN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Harrison Goodman is the Executive Director of Mission and Theology for Higher Things.Step back in time to the late Reformation and learn about a divisive yet inspirational figure: Matthias Flacius Illyricus. His contributions to Lutheranism still echo in our teachings today, from the Magdeburg Confession to parts of the Lutheran Confessions. Learning about Flacius's life will help you understand more intricacies of the Reformation than ever before.

The sermon emphasizes that being a committed member of a local church is essential for living out the Christian faith in accordance with Scripture. Drawing from Revelation 1, it highlights Jesus' ongoing presence and active relationship with physical churches, underscoring that faith is not merely personal but communal. The early church's example in Acts 2, marked by devotion to teaching, fellowship, and regular gathering, illustrates the normative pattern of Christian life. The sermon argues that biblical commands—such as those on church discipline, mutual encouragement, and accountability—assume membership, not mere attendance, and that joining a church enables obedience to these directives. Furthermore, it presents membership as a means to both receive spiritual benefits like discipleship and pastoral care, and to actively exercise spiritual gifts for the edification of the body, affirming that the local church is the primary arena where God shapes believers for eternal purposes. Published Nov 25, 2025, 06:14 pm

This Sunday we have Murray Capill bring us God's Word from Matthew 16:18. Murray led the sessions at our Elder Training Conference yesterday and has stayed on to be with us in worship today. Murray is the Dean of Ministry Development and Lecturer in Pastoral Ministry at the Reformed Theological College in Melbourne. We thank Murray in advance for the message he will bring.Preacher: Murray Capill Passage: Matthew 16:13-23 Support the show

Lords' Day 21 Q&A 54 1. His precious sheep 2. Gathered into one flock 3, Under one shepherd's care

GS-SPPE 08-03-2025AM - Series: Guest Speaker - Title: The Church, Christ, and Scripture - Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

The sermon explores the profound connection between Christ's intercessory prayer, the unity of believers, and the testimony of the gospel to the world. Drawing from John 17 and Ephesians, it highlights that Christ's prayer for conversion and unity, rooted in his atoning work, results in a spiritual union of believers from every nation, reflecting God's love and ultimately making known the manifold wisdom of God. The message emphasizes that this unity, founded on apostolic truth and expressed through public worship, serves as a powerful demonstration of God's grace and a compelling invitation for the world to believe in the saving work of Jesus Christ, ultimately pointing towards a future reality of complete reconciliation and glory.

With clarity and conviction, Mother Miriam delivers a bold and tender call to return to the one Church Christ founded, explaining why the Catholic Church alone holds the fullness of truth, sacramental grace, and the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Speaking to Protestants, fallen-away Catholics, and those tempted by “church-hopping,” Mother warns against choosing comfort over obedience, and urges trust in God's authority, not personal preference. This is a heartfelt invitation to come home, embrace truth, and walk the path that leads to eternal life.U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ ****Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenews John-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this kickoff episode of The Crossheirs, I share the heart behind my journey—from questioning religion to embracing the richness of Catholic tradition. This isn't a story of abandoning the Bible or walking away from faith. It's a story of adding to what I already believed, not replacing it. I explore why “sola scriptura” wasn't enough, how the early Church kept drawing me in, and why tradition doesn't compete with Scripture—it completes it. You'll hear how I wrestled with misconceptions, examined history, and found that the Church Christ established has been building, brick by brick, ever since. If you've ever felt like something was missing in your faith, or wondered whether going “deeper” means going “backwards,” this episode is for you.

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/editorialtpv El día de hoy hablaremos sobre La Autoridad de Cristo Sobre las Naciones en la teología política de Juan Calvino (1509-1564), de acuerdo al capítulo seis titulado "Christ's Political Government: Early Formulations" del libro "Calvin's Political Theology and the Public Engagement of the Church Christ's Two Kingdoms" por Matthew J. Tuininga. Ver aquí: https://www.cambridge.org/gb/universitypress/subjects/law/jurisprudence/calvins-political-theology-and-public-engagement-church-christs-two-kingdoms?format=HB . Páginas: 228-254. El podcast analiza la evolución de la teología política de Juan Calvino, siguiendo su desarrollo desde su temprano y relativamente secular énfasis en el papel del gobierno en el mantenimiento del orden y la justicia, como se ve en sus Instituciones de 1536 y en su comentario sobre Romanos de 1540, hasta su visión posterior, más teológicamente impregnada, que defiende la responsabilidad del magistrado de promover y defender la verdadera religión. Este cambio, influenciado por sus interacciones con los anabaptistas y su desarrollo de la teología bíblica, se evidencia en su Tratado contra los anabaptistas de 1544 y sus exhortaciones posteriores a los magistrados civiles. El análisis destaca la aplicación constante de Calvino de la doctrina de los «dos reinos», diferenciando entre los reinos espiritual y político, al tiempo que explora la compleja interacción entre ellos. A lo largo de su obra, Calvino mantiene la importancia tanto de la obediencia a la autoridad legítima como de la resistencia a la tiranía, aunque con diferentes matices para los ciudadanos particulares y los magistrados. Siguenos: - Web: https://teologiaparavivir.com/ - Blog: https://semperreformandaperu.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/

In our series on 1 Corinthians, today's message dives into how the Church—Christ's Bride—is called to holiness and accountability. We'll explore the dangers of tolerating sin, the biblical steps for addressing it, and how true repentance leads to a purified and strengthened body of believers. Recorded: March 2, 2025

In our series on 1 Corinthians, today's message dives into how the Church—Christ's Bride—is called to holiness and accountability. We'll explore the dangers of tolerating sin, the biblical steps for addressing it, and how true repentance leads to a purified and strengthened body of believers. Recorded: February 23, 2025

In our series on 1 Corinthians, today's message dives into how the Church—Christ's Bride—is called to holiness and accountability. We'll explore the dangers of tolerating sin, the biblical steps for addressing it, and how true repentance leads to a purified and strengthened body of believers. Recorded: March 9, 2025

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/editorialtpv El día de hoy hablaremos sobre El Reino Espiritual de Cristo en la teología política de Juan Calvino (1509-1564), de acuerdo al capítulo cinco titulado "Christ's Spiritual Government" del libro "Calvin's Political Theology and the Public Engagement of the Church Christ's Two Kingdoms" por Matthew J. Tuininga. Ver aquí: https://www.cambridge.org/gb/universitypress/subjects/law/jurisprudence/calvins-political-theology-and-public-engagement-church-christs-two-kingdoms?format=HB . Páginas: 182-227. El podcast explora la teología política de Juan Calvino, centrándose en su concepto de la Iglesia como el reino espiritual de Cristo. Calvino distingue este reino espiritual de las estructuras políticas terrenales, argumentando que la autoridad de la Iglesia se deriva únicamente de la Palabra de Dios, rechazando las pretensiones papales de poder magisterial. Identifica los elementos clave del gobierno de la Iglesia (predicación, sacramentos y disciplina) como parte integral del gobierno espiritual de Cristo, al tiempo que reconoce la necesidad de la Iglesia de un orden interno y de una interacción con las autoridades civiles en asuntos no espirituales. Calvino contrasta su punto de vista con el de otros reformadores y el de la Iglesia Católica Romana, destacando el papel crucial de la Palabra y el Espíritu en el ministerio de la Iglesia y rechazando la fusión de los reinos espiritual y temporal. En última instancia, el autor examina cómo la comprensión de Calvino del gobierno espiritual de la Iglesia da forma a su eclesiología y a su crítica del papado. Siguenos: - Web: https://teologiaparavivir.com/ - Blog: https://semperreformandaperu.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/

A new MP3 sermon from Mount Zion Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Nature of the Church Christ Is Building Speaker: Pastor Jeff Pollard Broadcaster: Mount Zion Bible Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 4/6/2025 Bible: Matthew 16:13-23 Length: 68 min.

Send us a textBiblical symbolism unlocks the richness of Scripture in ways that rigid literalism often misses. When we approach texts like Revelation with an understanding of how the Bible uses typology, patterns, and symbolic numbers, we discover profound truths about Christ and His church.The seemingly mysterious 144,000 mentioned in Revelation takes on new meaning when we recognize it not as a literal headcount of specially selected individuals, but as a symbolic representation of the complete Church—Christ's bride presented as a "chaste virgin" (2 Corinthians 11). This interpretation makes perfect sense when we understand how biblical numbers work, with 144,000 representing completeness: 12 tribes × 12 apostles × 1,000 (signifying vastness).Throughout Scripture, we find intentional patterns designed to reveal Christ. The tabernacle's elements—from the brazen altar representing sacrifice to the Holy of Holies representing God's presence—tell the story of redemption. Similarly, Noah's ark wasn't just a historical vessel but a type of Christ himself, with those inside "sealed" by what symbolized the Holy Spirit, protected from judgment.This understanding challenges the dispensational approach popularized in America through works like the Scofield Reference Bible. When we recognize that Revelation is primarily "an unveiling of Jesus Christ" rather than merely a timeline of future events, the book takes on deeper significance. As one participant noted, "You don't understand Revelation without understanding the Old Testament," because the Old Testament is where we first meet Christ in symbolic form.What's at stake isn't just academic theology but how we approach our faith. Understanding these connections helps us see Scripture as a unified whole rather than disconnected parts. And while robust theological discussion matters, we're ultimately saved not by perfect doctrinal precision but by Christ's finished work.How might your understanding of Scripture deepen if you approached it looking for Christ in every passage? Join us as we explore the beautiful symbolism that reveals our Savior throughout the entire Bible.Support the show

Ephesians 1:15-2:10 message from Rev. Alex Coblentz.

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/editorialtpv El día de hoy hablaremos sobre El Debate sobre los Dos Reinos en la teología política de Juan Calvino (1509-1564), de acuerdo al capítulo cuatro titulado "Two Kingdoms" del libro "Calvin's Political Theology and the Public Engagement of the Church Christ's Two Kingdoms" por Matthew J. Tuininga. Ver aquí: https://www.cambridge.org/gb/universitypress/subjects/law/jurisprudence/calvins-political-theology-and-public-engagement-church-christs-two-kingdoms?format=HB . Páginas: 140-181. El podcast explora la teología de los «dos reinos» de Juan Calvino, distinguiendo entre el reino espiritual de Cristo (centrado en la rectitud espiritual interior y la iglesia) y su reino político (relacionado con el orden exterior y el gobierno civil). Analiza cómo este marco da forma a las opiniones de Calvino sobre la libertad cristiana, las instituciones sociales como la esclavitud y los roles de género, y la relación entre la autoridad civil y espiritual. Tuininga examina el uso que hace Calvino de términos clave y contrasta su enfoque con el de otros pensadores de la Reforma. El podcast también aborda posibles malas interpretaciones de las ideas de Calvino, en particular en lo que respecta a la tensión entre la libertad cristiana y las obligaciones sociales. Siguenos: - Web: https://teologiaparavivir.com/ - Blog: https://semperreformandaperu.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/

A new MP3 sermon from Mount Zion Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Nature of the Church Christ Is Building Subtitle: Christ's Church Speaker: Pastor Jeff Pollard Broadcaster: Mount Zion Bible Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 3/23/2025 Bible: Matthew 16:18 Length: 66 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Mount Zion Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Church Christ is Building Part 1 Speaker: Pastor Jeff Pollard Broadcaster: Mount Zion Bible Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 3/16/2025 Bible: Matthew 16:13-23 Length: 64 min.

March 9th 2025 Dr. Andrew Kirschner 

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/editorialtpv El día de hoy hablaremos sobre Ley Natural, Gracia y Política en la teología política de Juan Calvino (1509-1564), de acuerdo al capítulo tres titulado "The Kingdom of Christ" del libro "Calvin's Political Theology and the Public Engagement of the Church Christ's Two Kingdoms" por Matthew J. Tuininga. Ver aquí: https://www.cambridge.org/gb/universitypress/subjects/law/jurisprudence/calvins-political-theology-and-public-engagement-church-christs-two-kingdoms?format=HB . Páginas: 92-139. El podcast explora la teología política de Juan Calvino, específicamente su doctrina de los «dos reinos». Refuta las afirmaciones de que la teología de Calvino es neoplatónica, argumentando en cambio que su marco es fundamentalmente bíblico y escatológico, arraigado en el «ya» y el «todavía no» del reino de Cristo. El podcast examina los puntos de vista de Calvino sobre la creación, la antropología, el pecado, la ley natural y la restauración del mundo, destacando el papel del Espíritu Santo en la regeneración espiritual. Por último, analiza la naturaleza de la esperanza como virtud que guía a los cristianos a través de la tensión entre los aspectos presentes y futuros del reino. Siguenos: - Web: https://teologiaparavivir.com/ - Blog: https://semperreformandaperu.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/editorialtpv El día de hoy hablaremos sobre El Laboratorio Político de la Reforma en la teología política de Juan Calvino (1509-1564), de acuerdo al capítulo dos titulado "Calvin, Geneva, and the French Reformed Churches" del libro "Calvin's Political Theology and the Public Engagement of the Church Christ's Two Kingdoms" por Matthew J. Tuininga. Ver aquí: https://www.cambridge.org/gb/universitypress/subjects/law/jurisprudence/calvins-political-theology-and-public-engagement-church-christs-two-kingdoms?format=HB . Páginas: 61-91. El podcast explora la influencia de Juan Calvino en el panorama político y eclesiástico de la Ginebra y Francia del siglo 16. Examina las luchas de Calvino para establecer una iglesia autónoma, independiente pero no separada del Estado, detallando sus conflictos con las autoridades ginebrinas y su evolución teológica en la comprensión del gobierno de la iglesia. El texto ilustra además cómo el modelo de Calvino, en particular su doctrina de los «dos reinos», dio forma de manera significativa al desarrollo del protestantismo francés, especialmente a su estructura sinodal y al establecimiento de iglesias independientes que operaban en condiciones de persecución. El autor destaca la interacción entre las opiniones teológicas de Calvino, su participación práctica en los asuntos políticos de Ginebra y el impacto resultante en las iglesias reformadas francesas. Siguenos: - Web: https://teologiaparavivir.com/ - Blog: https://semperreformandaperu.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/editorialtpv El día de hoy hablaremos sobre el El Reino de Dios vs. El Reino del Hombre en la teología política de Juan Calvino (1509-1564), de acuerdo al capítulo uno titulado "Two Swords, Two Powers, or Two Kingdoms" del libro "Calvin's Political Theology and the Public Engagement of the Church Christ's Two Kingdoms" por Matthew J. Tuininga. Ver aquí: https://www.cambridge.org/gb/universitypress/subjects/law/jurisprudence/calvins-political-theology-and-public-engagement-church-christs-two-kingdoms?format=HB . Páginas: 23-60. El podcast explora la compleja interacción entre la autoridad espiritual y temporal en los inicios de la Reforma, centrándose en las perspectivas teológicas en evolución de los reformadores clave. La doctrina de «dos reinos» de Lutero, que inicialmente abogaba por una separación clara, más tarde dio cabida a una mayor participación magisterial en asuntos religiosos. El modelo de «corpus Christianum» de Zwinglio enfatizaba la unidad de la iglesia y el estado, otorgando un poder significativo al magistrado civil. Martín Bucero, que en un principio se alineó con Zwinglio, defendió progresivamente una disciplina eclesiástica distinta, lo que influyó en Juan Calvino, quien finalmente articuló una sólida teología de los «dos reinos» que daba prioridad a la autonomía espiritual de la iglesia. El podcast también examinan el desafío anabaptista al control magisterial y el enfoque pactante de Heinrich Bullinger, que integraba los ámbitos temporal y espiritual. Siguenos: - Web: https://teologiaparavivir.com/ - Blog: https://semperreformandaperu.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/editorialtpv El día de hoy hablaremos sobre la teología política de Juan Calvino (1509-1564), de acuerdo a la introducción del libro "Calvin's Political Theology and the Public Engagement of the Church Christ's Two Kingdoms" por Matthew J. Tuininga. Ver aquí: https://www.cambridge.org/gb/universitypress/subjects/law/jurisprudence/calvins-political-theology-and-public-engagement-church-christs-two-kingdoms?format=HB . Páginas: 1-22. El podcast explora la teología política de Juan Calvino, argumentando que su doctrina de los «dos reinos» —que distingue entre el reino espiritual de Dios y el reino temporal— ofrece un valioso marco para el compromiso cristiano en las democracias liberales modernas. Tuininga cuestiona las interpretaciones erróneas comunes de Calvino como un tirano teocrático o un defensor de la transformación social, y destaca en su lugar su énfasis en la razón, la ley natural y el gobierno limitado. El podcast analiza varias interpretaciones académicas de la obra de Calvino, comparando y contrastando perspectivas sobre la influencia de Calvino en la modernidad, su enfoque de la transformación social y el papel de su experiencia pastoral en la configuración de su teología. En última instancia, el autor pretende demostrar la relevancia perdurable del pensamiento de Calvino para navegar por las complejidades de la fe y la política en un mundo pluralista. Siguenos: - Web: https://teologiaparavivir.com/ - Blog: https://semperreformandaperu.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/

Once again, we examine the Church. The Transfiguration story tells us the shape of the Church (Christ preeminent, with the Law(Moses) and the Prophets(Elijah)), the power of the Church (Christ in Glory), and the weakness of the Church (human mistakes like Peter's happen LOTS!)

On this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick explores a topic that many Catholics might not even realize they’re accidentally messing up: how we talk about Catholics and Protestants. If you’ve ever said, “Oh, I’m Catholic, and they’re Christian,” Patrick is here to gently (but firmly) ask you to stop doing that. The Big Idea: Patrick reminds us that Catholics ARE Christians: the OG Christians, to be exact. When Jesus established His Church 2,000 years ago, it wasn’t some vague, do-it-yourself Christianity. Nope, it was the Catholic Church. So, when we use language that separates "Catholic" from "Christian," we’re actually misrepresenting the truth about who we are as followers of Christ. What About Protestants? Yes, Protestants are Christians, but their Christianity is different. It stems from the Protestant Reformation, which started as a protest against the Catholic Church about 500 years ago. Patrick explains how Protestantism branched into countless denominations because of the idea of Sola Scriptura (the belief in “Bible alone”): an idea that’s not biblical or part of historic Christianity. Patrick points out the endless debates among Protestant groups: “Does baptism save you or not?” “Can you lose your salvation or nah?” It’s like a theological Rubik’s Cube with no solution. The result? Protestants follow a fragmented version of Christianity that leans heavily on individual interpretations of the Bible. Patrick notes that some churches basically just pick a “mini-Pope” (a charismatic pastor) to tell them what the Bible means. Catholicism = Historic Christianity Patrick doesn’t hold back: the Catholic Church is the original Christianity. Full stop. When you open the Bible, especially the Book of Acts, you’re seeing the Catholic Church in her beginnings. By the early second century, Saint Ignatius of Antioch was already calling it the Catholic Church. The Eucharist, Apostolic succession, the sacraments, the teachings of Christ: they all come from the Catholic Church. It’s not just a Christian church; it’s THE Church Christ established. Why Words Matter Patrick’s key takeaway is this: how we talk shapes how we think. By casually separating "Catholic" and "Christian," we’re accidentally buying into the false idea that Catholicism is just one denomination among many. I’s not. It’s the Church that Jesus Himself founded. So Stop Saying... “Oh, I’m Catholic, but they’re Christian.” Start Saying... "I’m Catholic: part of the original Christian Church." Patrick isn’t here to bash Protestants; he just wants Catholics to stop selling themselves short. The next time someone asks you about your faith, remember: being Catholic is being Christian, and it’s time we talked like it.

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