{"id":778,"date":"2013-02-17T14:59:45","date_gmt":"2013-02-17T12:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.theotokos.co.za\/?page_id=778"},"modified":"2020-08-07T20:30:39","modified_gmt":"2020-08-07T18:30:39","slug":"books-videos-i-recommend","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/blog.theotokos.co.za\/?page_id=778","title":{"rendered":"Books \/ videos I recommend"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Waking Up Catholic – Chad Torgerson<\/p><\/div>\n

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In his new book, Waking Up Catholic, Chad Torgerson describes his journey into the Catholic Church.\u00a0 He discusses how his faith in Christ developed over the years, from Lutheran, to agnostic\/atheist, to born-again Protestant, and finally Catholic.\u00a0 Specifically, he brings in how his relationship with Christ was influenced by his study of Catholic teachings and practices, and shows how they can bring one closer to Christ.\u00a0 The book is easy to read, but gets to the point of complex issues remarkably well without becoming too complex on the one hand, or being too simple on the other.<\/p>\n

Chad discusses several important topics that non-Catholics find problematic and often misunderstand, and shows how he overcame that misunderstanding, how these issues eventually made sense to him, and how he saw that there was indeed no conflict between Catholicism and the Bible.\u00a0 The important topics he covers are Tradition vs Sola Scriptura, the continuous transmission of Christ’s teaching through the authority of the Church from the first century till today, the priesthood and the hierarchy of the Church, the Trinity, Mary and the saints, the Eucharist and the Real Presence of Christ, and prayer.<\/p>\n

As part of the New Evangelisation, the book is great for cradle or lapsed Catholics who want to get to understand their faith better; it is a useful guide for new Catholics wanting to apply their new faith; and it is an experiential explanation for non-Catholics who want to understand what the Catholic Church really teaches and practises.\u00a0 Lastly, anyone who wants a good conversion story should read this book, whether they know a lot or just a little about their faith.<\/p>\n

Full book review by me here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Waking Up Catholic: A Guide to Catholic Beliefs for Converts, Reverts, and Anyone Becoming Catholic
by Chad R. Torgerson (2013), Assisi Media and Waking Up Catholic<\/p>\n

Amazon: Kindle Edition<\/a> | Paperback Edition<\/a><\/p>\n

“Waking Up Catholic” on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Seventh-day Adventism – The Spirit Behind The Church – front cover<\/p><\/div>\n

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Seventh-day Adventism – The Spirit Behind The Church – back cover<\/p><\/div>\n

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Seventh-day Adventism – The Spirit Behind The Church <\/span><\/i>– video by Grace Upon Gr ace Productions. A real eye-opener about the teachings of Ellen White and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. This is what is written on the back of the video:<\/p>\n

This hard-hitting, eye-opening documentary explores the teachings of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, its origins, and the changes which have occurred throughout the years. It examines the claims of the religion’s founder, the late prophetess Ellen G. White, and compares her unique beliefs with Biblical truth.<\/span><\/p>\n

You will meet a number of former high-ranking Seventh-day Adventist Church leaders, many of them 4th generation members, and discover what happened when they embarked on a journey to uncover the truth about their organization. You will be shocked and amazed at what they found.<\/span><\/p>\n

“For those who may agree or for those who strongly disagree, viewers of this documentary will find it a most fascinating exploration into the cultic aspects of the teachings of Ellen White. Recommended for Christians who seek genuine answers based on the best scholarship and firm adherence to the truths of God’s Word.”
– D James Kennedy, Ph.D., Senior Minister, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Ft Lauderdale, Florida<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The video is available online in YouTube – Seventh-day Adventism – The Spirit Behind the Church<\/a><\/p>\n

Amazon: Seventh-day Adventism: The Spirit Behind the Church<\/a><\/p>\n

The video, and other material, can probably also be ordered from the makers:<\/p>\n

Grace Upon Grace Productions
POBox 39607, Phoenix, AZ 85069, USA
Tel +1 (602) 973-4768<\/p>\n

Adventist critique of this video<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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A Biblical Defense of Catholicism<\/p><\/div>\n

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A Biblical Defence of Catholicism<\/span><\/i>, by Dave Armstrong.<\/span>
Website – Biblical Evidence for Catholicism<\/a>. This book (and others) can be purchased by clicking on the image, to connect to his webpage’s book section.<\/a> A truly excellent source for defending Catholic teaching from the Bible – one of the best.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Sabbath in Christ, by Dale Ratzlaff<\/p><\/div>\n

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Sabbath in Christ<\/span><\/i>, by Dale Ratzlaf<\/span>, former SDA pastor. It can be ordered directly from his website<\/a> as it is not available in most bookstores.\u00a0 Summary here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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The Cultic Doctrine of Seventh-day Adventism – An Evangelical Wake-up Call<\/p><\/div>\n

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The Cultic Doctrine of Seventh-day Adventists: An Evangelical Resource, An Appeal to SDA Leadership<\/span><\/i>, by Dale Ratzlaf<\/span>, former SDA pastor.\u00a0It can be ordered directly from his website<\/a>.\u00a0 Summary here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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The God That Prevailed: One Man’s Search for Spiritual Truth from Catholic Seminary to Herbert Armstrong’s Cult, and His Amazing Return to His Faith<\/p><\/div>\n

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The God That Prevailed: One Man’s Search for Spiritual Truth from Catholic Seminary to Herbert Armstrong’s Cult, and His Amazing Return to His Faith<\/em>, by Dennis Embo<\/span>, Catholic revert from the Worldwide Church of God.\u00a0 Excerpt here<\/a> in Catholic Exchange.\u00a0 Amazon<\/a>.\u00a0 Barnes & Noble<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Sundown To Sunday: A Sabbath Day’s Journey, by Joao Machado<\/p><\/div>\n

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Sundown To Sunday: A Sabbath Day’s Journey<\/span><\/i>, by Joao Machado<\/span>.
“A meditation on the Jewish Sabbath and how it relates to the Christian life, especially to the Catholic Christian. Why Christians no longer need to observe the Sabbath and why an observing Jew still needs to keep the Sabbath. Very Scripturally based and includes a copy of John Paul II Apostolic Letter, “Dies Domini” (The Lord’s Day)”<\/p>\n

Paperback on Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Kindle on Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n

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Not all books will still be available. Try alternative sources should you wish to obtain an unavailable book. \u00a0 An Adventist and a Catholic, by Paul Eirene, C.Ss.R. This book, written by a Catholic priest, is a personal encounter with Seventh-day Adventism. It consists of letters exchanged between the author, and an Adventist friend. It … <\/p>\n

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