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2024-09-17T23:46:00-04:00

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Dr. Robert Gagnon vs. the Immaculate Conception

Last updated on: September 17, 2024 at 11:46 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Examination of Various Failed, Fallacious, & Misguided Arguments Dr. Robert A. J. Gagnon (see his Facebook page; public posts) is a Visiting Scholar in Biblical Studies at Wesley Biblical Seminary; formerly Professor of Biblical Studies at Houston Christian University and Associate Professor of New Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He obtained a Master of Theological Studies (MTS): Biblical Studies degree from Harvard Divinity School and a (Ph.D.) in New Testament Studies, magna cum laude, from Princeton Theological Seminary. Dr. Gagnon grew up Catholic, and he wrote on 8-17-24: I didn’t... Read more

Anti-Catholicism

Blessed Virgin Mary

Catholic Mariology

Immaculate Conception

Mary & fittingness

Robert Gagnon

sinlessness

2026-06-06T00:52:10-04:00

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Treviño Misrepresents My “Peter the Rock” Argument

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:52 am By Dave Armstrong

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Why I Cited Protestant Scholars Who Believe that Jesus Thought Peter Himself was the “Rock” This is a reply to a portion of a book written in Spanish, entitled, ¿Cuál Es La Iglesia Verdadera?: Una Respuesta Evangélica A Las Pretensiones De La Iglesia De Roma [Which Is the True Church?: An Evangelical Response to the Claims of the Church of Rome] (self-published, 5 June 2024): a collection of polemical writings against Catholicism from nine anti-Catholics. In chapter 3, “The Papacy... Read more

Anti-Catholicism

Papacy & Infallibility

Catholic ecclesiology

2024-09-10T12:49:38-04:00

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Reply to Melanchthon on the Invocation of Saints

Last updated on: September 10, 2024 at 12:49 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560) was the founder of Protestantism: Martin Luther’s best friend, co-reformer, and successor as the leader of Lutheranism. Encyclopaedia Britannica (“Philipp Melanchthon“) states that “Melanchthon . . . in 1521 published the Loci communes rerum theologicarum (‘Theological Commonplaces’), the first systematic treatment of Reformation thought.” It’s considered the initiatory work in the Lutheran scholastic tradition. Modified editions appeared in 1535, 1543 and 1559. Martin Luther wrote, “No better book has been written after the Holy Scriptures than Philip’s. He expresses himself more concisely than... Read more

Lutheranism

Saints & Purgatory & Penance

Loci communes

Lutheranism & prayer

Melanchthon & invocation of saints

Melanchthon & prayer

Philip Melanchthon

rich man & Abraham

2024-09-06T10:14:39-04:00

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Reply to Melanchthon: Justification #5: Good Works 4

Last updated on: September 6, 2024 at 10:14 am By Dave Armstrong

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Isaiah vs. Protestant Soteriology / Absolution, Love, & Remission of Sins / Was Mary Who Wiped Jesus’ Feet with Her Hair, a Believer When She Did So? / Good Works of the Regenerate Rewarded with Heaven Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560) was the founder of Protestantism: Martin Luther’s best friend, co-reformer, and successor as the leader of Lutheranism. Encyclopaedia Britannica (“Philipp Melanchthon“) states that “Melanchthon . . . in 1521 published the Loci communes rerum theologicarum (‘Theological Commonplaces’), the first systematic treatment of Reformation thought.”... Read more

Lutheranism

Salvation & Justification

good works

justification by faith

Loci communes

Lutheran theology

Melanchthon & justification

Philip Melanchthon

2024-09-05T12:49:57-04:00

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Reply to Melanchthon: Justification #4: Good Works 3

Last updated on: September 5, 2024 at 12:49 pm By Dave Armstrong

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James Refutes Faith Alone / Faith Without Love is Dead, Too / Love & Justification / Jesus Denies Faith Alone (Rich Young Ruler) Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560) was the founder of Protestantism: Martin Luther’s best friend, co-reformer, and successor as the leader of Lutheranism. Encyclopaedia Britannica (“Philipp Melanchthon“) states that “Melanchthon . . . in 1521 published the Loci communes rerum theologicarum (‘Theological Commonplaces’), the first systematic treatment of Reformation thought.” It’s considered the initiatory work in the Lutheran scholastic tradition. Modified editions appeared in 1535, 1543... Read more

Lutheranism

Salvation & Justification

good works

justification by faith

Loci communes

Lutheran theology

Melanchthon & justification

Philip Melanchthon

2024-09-05T12:49:36-04:00

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Reply to Melanchthon: Justification #3: Good Works 2

Last updated on: September 5, 2024 at 12:49 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Trent on “Faith” / Meritorious Works / “Trust” in God / How the Error of “Faith Alone” Originated / Mortal Sin / “Faith” in James Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560) was the founder of Protestantism: Martin Luther’s best friend, co-reformer, and successor as the leader of Lutheranism. Encyclopaedia Britannica (“Philipp Melanchthon“) states that “Melanchthon . . . in 1521 published the Loci communes rerum theologicarum (‘Theological Commonplaces’), the first systematic treatment of Reformation thought.” It’s considered the initiatory work in the Lutheran scholastic tradition. Modified editions appeared in... Read more

Lutheranism

Salvation & Justification

justification by faith

Loci communes

Lutheran scholasticism

Lutheran theology

Melanchthon & justification

Philip Melanchthon

2026-06-06T00:04:35-04:00

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Reply to Melanchthon: Justification #2: Good Works 1

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:04 am By Dave Armstrong

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“Working Together” with God / Human Striving & Merit / Tridentine Soteriology / David’s & Paul’s Godly “Boasting” / Regenerate Sinners / Romans 7 & 8 & Sin / God is Pleased by Our Meritorious Acts / Colossians 1:28: Imputed Justification? Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560) was the founder of Protestantism: Martin Luther’s best friend, co-reformer, and successor as the leader of Lutheranism. Encyclopaedia Britannica (“Philipp Melanchthon“) states that “Melanchthon . . . in 1521 published the Loci communes rerum theologicarum (‘Theological Commonplaces’), the first systematic treatment... Read more

Lutheranism

Salvation & Justification

justification by faith

Loci communes

Lutheran scholasticism

Lutheran theology

Melanchthon & justification

Philip Melanchthon

2024-09-05T12:48:36-04:00

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Reply to Melanchthon: Justification #1

Last updated on: September 5, 2024 at 12:48 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Moral Assurance of Salvation / Examination of Conscience / Bible On Apostasy / Initial Justification & Faith Alone Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560) was the founder of Protestantism: Martin Luther’s best friend, co-reformer, and successor as the leader of Lutheranism. Encyclopaedia Britannica (“Philipp Melanchthon“) states that “Melanchthon . . . in 1521 published the Loci communes rerum theologicarum (‘Theological Commonplaces’), the first systematic treatment of Reformation thought.” It’s considered the initiatory work in the Lutheran scholastic tradition. Modified editions appeared in 1535,... Read more

Lutheranism

Salvation & Justification

justification by faith

Loci communes

Lutheran scholasticism

Lutheran theology

Melanchthon & justification

Philip Melanchthon

2026-06-06T00:52:10-04:00

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Bible vs. “Faith Alone”: 120 NT & 30 OT Proofs

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 12:52 am By Dave Armstrong

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. . . from 26 out of 27 NT Books My own biblical citations are from RSV. Protestants believe that we are justified in a one-time occurrence, and that it is imputed (we are declared righteous by God). Catholics agree that initial justification is monergistic: a purely gratuitous act of God alone — wholly by His grace — without any participation or works on our part; but only faith (over against Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism, or “works salvation”). Both sides... Read more

Salvation & Justification

Catholic soteriology

Faith Alone

imputed justification

infused justification

justification by faith alone

Salvation Via Sanctification & Merit

2024-09-17T23:46:38-04:00

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Jesus Rebuked Mary at Cana? (vs. Dr. Robert Gagnon)

Last updated on: September 17, 2024 at 11:46 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Dr. Robert A. J. Gagnon (see his Facebook page; public posts) is a Visiting Scholar in Biblical Studies at Wesley Biblical Seminary; formerly Professor of Biblical Studies at Houston Christian University and Associate Professor of New Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He obtained a Master of Theological Studies (MTS): Biblical Studies degree from Harvard Divinity School and a (Ph.D.) in New Testament Studies, magna cum laude, from Princeton Theological Seminary. Dr. Gagnon grew up Catholic, and he wrote on 8-17-24: I didn’t find Christ in Catholicism . . . I... Read more

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