0.4. Preface

Preface God commands us in Scripture to “test all things; hold fast what is good.”1 The roots of the Roman Catholic religion reach back to the early Christian church, as witnessed by a precious heritage of holy and orthodox doctrines embraced and defended by the modern Catholic Church. Sadly, like Israel of old, the churches of Christ are not immune to contamination by the leaven of false doctrine and heresy. The church of Rome is no exception. Throughout the centuries, human traditions were introduced, often insidiously, resulting in a significant distortion of the original apostolic faith. The purpose of this book is certainly not to tear down everything Catholic, but to provide an opportunity to test important Catholic doctrines in the light of Scripture.

I hope that you would arrive at a better understanding of the all-important Gospel message, the power of God for salvation to all who believe in Christ.

Test everything. Hold on to the good.