#12136 How Do I Read Romans 8–9 Without Falling Into Calvinism? - Joe Heschmeyer

Catholic Answers Live

Romans 8–9 is often cited in support of Calvinist theology—but is that the only way to read it? We explore a Catholic interpretation of these powerful chapters, along with questions about the priesthood, interfaith prayer, and the role of bishops in setting fasting rules.

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Questions Covered:

• 1:00 – Why does the office of the priesthood deserve reverence and respect and how is it beautiful?
• 08:23 – What kind of authority does a bishop have over fasting rules?
• 14:40 – Will there be a new temple built in Jerusalem?
• 18:52 – How do I read Romans 8-9 without reading Calvinism into it?
• 29:28 – Pope Francis inaugurated the Abrahamic house. Is it smart to be praying with Muslims?
• 36:40 – How do I respond when I don’t know the answers?
• 47:31 – Where do you see the papacy in the Council of Nicaea?

Chapters

1. What kind of authority does a bishop have over fasting rules? (00:08:23)

2. Will there be a new temple built in Jerusalem? (00:14:40)

3. How do I read Romans 8-9 without reading Calvinism into it? (00:18:52)

4. Pope Francis inaugurated the Abrahamic house. Is it smart to be praying with Muslims? (00:29:28)

5. How do I respond when I don’t know the answers? (00:36:40)

6. Where do you see the papacy in the Council of Nicaea? (00:47:31)