The Gospel According to Rome: Comparing Catholic Tradition and the Word of God

by James G. McCarthy

Publisher:

Harvest House

, 1995

Overview

When Catechism of the Catholic Church broke onto the N.Y. Times bestseller list, its astonishing success confirmed the overwhelming interest of Catholics and Protestants in understanding modern Catholicism. Has the recent openness among denominations affected Catholic teachings? In the new spirit of cooperation, is there any reason why Catholics and Protestants should remain divided?

This powerful and insightful examination of the Catholic Church provides:

• A side-by-side comparison of Scripture with the first new worldwide Catholic catechism in 400 years
• A summary of how modern Catholicism views grace, works, and heaven
• 24 ways the Catholic plan of salvation still stands in contrast to biblical truth
• A balanced overview of how the authority structure of the Roman Catholic Church compares with that of the New Testament church
• An explanation of how participation in the Mass and other sacraments is inconsistent with faith in Christ as Savior

Clear, accurate, significant information to know and share— The Gospel According to Rome

Key Features

• Presents a clear and systematic overview of Roman Catholic teaching
• Provides relevant Scriptures to allow for comparison
• Seeks to increase understanding of both Scrpture and Roman Catholic doctrine, while shining the light of Scripture on the way of truth

Contents

Part One: Salvation

• Infant Justification
• Adult Justification
• Increasing and Preserving Justification
• Rejustification
• Final Destiny

Part Two: The Mass

• The Body of Christ
• The Blood of Christ

Part Three: Mary

• The Mother of God
• The Queen of Heaven and Earth

Part Four: Authority

• The Pope and Bishops
• The Magisterium
• Scripture and Tradition
• Epilogue: The Junction

Appendices

• A. Infant Baptismal Justification
• B. The Seven Roman Catholic Sacraments
• C. The Roman Catholic Bible
• D. New Testament References to Tradition
• E. Sola Scripture

Top Highlights

“The Roman Catholic Church recognizes 21 universal councils” (Page 16)

“Actual grace enlightens the mind and inspires the will to perform good works necessary for salvation” (Page 56)

“Catechism of the Catholic Church, which cites these councils over a thousand times” (Page 17)

“The Catechism of the Catholic Church makes 256 references to pontifical documents.” (Page 17)

“many Catholics have no idea what the Roman Catholic Church teaches” (Page 8)

Praise for The Gospel According to Rome

This book is an absolute must for pastors, soul-winners, and Catholics searching for the truth! A valuable resource providing a clear comparison of scriptural truth and doctrines of Roman Catholicism.

Wilma Sullivan, Former Sister of Mercy

The Gospel According to Rome is tenderly written, scriptural sound, scrupulously fair, and historically accurate. This is a book for all those who genuinely love Roman Catholics.

Bartholomew F. Bewer, Former Discalced Carmelite Priest

I wish I had read this book 20 years ago! It would have turned me to the Bible as the source of truth by which to live. It would have freed me from doctrines and practices that neither satisfied me nor gave me life.

Bob Bush, Former Jesuit Priest

Product Details

• Title: The Gospel according to Rome
• Author: James G. McCarthy
• Publisher: Harvest House
• Print Publication Date: 1995
• Logos Release Date: 2021
• Pages: 383
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Catholic Church › United States--Controversial literature; Catholic Church › Catechismus Ecclesiae Catholicae
• ISBNs: 9781565071070, 9780736967815, 1565071077, 0736967818
• Resource ID: LLS:GSPLCCRDNGRM
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T00:24:36Z

About James G. McCarthy

James G. McCarthy is the founder and director of Good News for Catholics, Inc.  A former missionary to Ireland, Jim is producer/director of the popular video Catholicism: Crisis of Faith and author of The Gospel According to Rome, Conversations with Catholics, and What You Need to Know About Roman Catholicism.