Why isn’t the Bible enough? If we believe in Jesus Christ and have the Scriptures, why do we need the Catholic Church?

In this clip from the Into The Truth Podcast, Canon Marcus Holden explores one of the central questions in Catholic apologetics: why did Jesus establish a Church, and why can’t Christianity simply be based on Scripture and private interpretation?

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The conversation examines the Catholic understanding of Scripture and Tradition, the authority given by Christ to the apostles, apostolic succession, and the role of the Church in preserving and faithfully interpreting the Christian faith. Canon Marcus also discusses the historical development of the New Testament and why Catholics believe the Church played an essential role in recognising the canon of Scripture.

The discussion also explores the Protestant principle of sola scriptura, the thousands of different Christian denominations and interpretations that have developed throughout history, and the Catholic belief that Christ intended His Church to be a visible and authoritative community.

Finally, Canon Marcus explains why the sacraments, and especially the Eucharist,are central to Catholic Christianity. Jesus is not merely an idea contained in a book; Catholics believe that Christ remains truly present with His Church.

This is a conversation about Catholicism, the Bible, Scripture and Tradition, sola scriptura, the Catholic Church, apostolic succession, the Eucharist, the authority of the Church, and what it means to follow Jesus Christ.

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