ANSWERING COMMON OBJECTIONS
A Closer Look at Christ's Church

CONTENTS

Module IV takes a detailed look at the framework of the Church and its divinely orchestrated family structure. It demonstrates just how the teachings about the Pope, Mary, Purgatory, the Saints and the Eucharist are all intimately woven into the master idea of the Family of God.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

14. The Pope, Holy Father	This program deals with one of the most misunderstood and often attacked aspects of the Church: the Pope. Scott shows from Scripture and tradition how the Pope is not an authoritarian overseer but rather a spiritual father appointed by Christ to care for the Family of God on earth.
15. Purgatory, Holy Fire	This program deals with the Catholic doctrine of purgatory and how it is necessary in understanding the application of Christ's redemptive work in salvation. Using Scripture, Scott explains the Hebrew concept of sheol or the netherworld. He also cites passages such as Sirach 7:33, "Withhold not your kindness, O Lord, from the dead," to show how the ancient Hebrew had an intimation that the mercy of God extended even to the dead.
16. Mary, Holy Mother	There is probably nothing more disturbing to Protestants than the profound devotion which Catholics have for the Blessed Virgin Mary. In this program Scott begins to explain the Marian doctrines by turning to the Bible. He spends a considerable amount of time looking at the Book of Genesis and the Prophet Isaiah to show how the role of Mary in salvation history was foreshadowed in the Old Testament. He then takes these Old Testament insights and shows how the writers of the New Testament see in Mary the Mother of Christ - the new Eve and the new Mother of humanity.
17. Mary, Ark of the Covenant	This program continues with the examination of Mary and how she is prefigured in the Old Testament.
18. Saints, Holy Siblings	To approach the veneration of the Saints from a Biblical perspective, Scott begins with the Book of Hebrews and the "Old Testament Hall of Fame". In this program he explains how the Saints are members of God's family in heaven, the "older siblings" of God's sons and daughters on earth. He shows how the Saints constitute a "cloud of witnesses" which hovers over the world giving glory to God and "cheering on" the Christian family on earth.
19. Eucharist, Holy Meal	In this program Scott brings to life the Biblical background of the Eucharist as a sacrifice and as the establishment of the New Covenant. Focusing on the Biblical concept of covenant or blood-oath, Scott explains how the Eucharist is the way in which God swears His final and eternal promise to His children. Finally, Scott highlights the specific objections some have with the Catholic Mass and provides listeners with key scriptural passages that will help anyone to understand the true nature of the Eucharist.