Catholicism: The Christian Handbook Series Volume 5

By Lothar Gassmann

Roman Catholicism is based on a "hyphen theology." Hyphen theology means that two entities that initially appear to be opposites can be brought together in union, such as Holy Scripture and tradition, faith and reason, grace and nature, Christ's sacrifice on the cross and the Eucharistic sacrifice, Christ and the saints. In contrast to this stands the fourfold Reformation principle of "sola" sola scriptura (Scripture alone), solus Christus (Christ alone), sola gratia (by grace alone), sola fide (by faith alone).
In this book, the teachings of the Catholic Church are cited from original sources and evaluated in light of the Bible.

Contents
Holy Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium
Understanding of the Church
Understanding of the Ministry
The Papacy
Doctrine of Salvation
Sacraments
Veneration of Saints
Devotion to Mary
Doctrine of the Last Things
An Overview of Special Doctrines

Dr. Lothar Gassmann is a theologian and writer. This book is based on his own experiences as a former Catholic as well as on his lectures on Catholicism at an evangelical college.

The Christian Handbook Series

Editor: Dr. Lothar Gassmann

Volume 1: Theology
Volume 2: Eschatology
Volume 3: Churches
Volume 4: Ecumenism
Volume 5: Catholicism
Volume 6: Sects
Volume 7: Esotericism
Volume 8: Ideologies

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GWJDJ348
• ISBN13: 9798255393350
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"