Did St. Augustine support the direct invocation of saints? Bl. Chemnitz argues NO. His views were consistently directed away from the practice. 🧵

If my Romanist friends have a citation from his work which seems to suggest he did,, please share it below. Peace of Christ :) How did he understand the departed saint?

1. The blessed in heaven remain concerned for the church militant, sustaining a general care and interceding for us.

7 reasons why infernalism is actually the heresy!🧵 1. Only What Participates in God Can Exist Eternally

Argument: God alone is eternal by nature. All else exists by participation. Therefore, no created thing, including a condemned soul,can persist eternally apart from God.

A Critique of Revivalist & Restoration traditions on Sola Scriptura from a Classical protestant.

Many of these churches (Pentecostal, Charismatic) affirm sola scriptura: “The Bible alone is our authority.”
But are they really consistent with that claim?
Let’s talk about it.🧵 What is Sola Scriptura?
Sola Scriptura is the belief that Scripture alone is the Church’s only infallible rule of faith, and that Tradition is fallible and subordinate, valid only insofar as they conform to Scripture.

Hey! Prots want a solid argument against prayer to the saints from a Church father?

St. Gregory of Nyssa (Against Eunomius 1:34-35) insists on Uncreated-created distinctions that should be used to critique the concept of prayer to the saints in R.C & E.O!🧵 TL;DR:

St. Gregory of Nyssa's arguments for Uncreated vs. Created distinction Against Eunomius should be used by Prots to refute core errors in both R.C and E.O. traditions- to crush the concept of prayer to the saint, which blurs the Creator-creature line and risks dualism🔥

Was Adam created holy by nature, or was his righteousness a superadded gift?

In this thread, I’ll argue that the Catholic doctrine of donum superadditum weakens creation’s goodness, the fall’s seriousness, and redemption’s necessity. Let's take a look!🧵 TL: DR:

The Catholic view that Adam’s holiness was a superadded gift, not inherent, weakens creation’s goodness, the fall’s severity, and redemption’s necessity.
Scripture and the Fathers affirm Adam was created truly righteous, fully upright by nature.

How St. Aquinas Fumbles the Eucharist: Aristotle’s Disapproval and Why Lutherans Are the Real Aristotelians.

Buckle up Catholics(Thomists) time to become Lutheran!🧵

https://twitter.com/bonesforsales/status/1905759164476842365

TL;DR:
Transubstantiation contradicts Aristotle’s hylomorphism because it unnaturally separates substance (form) and accidents (matter) in a way that Aristotle would reject. Catholics(Thomists) must ditch it or concede to sacramental union (Lutheran W)

Does 1 Corinthians 3:13-17 and the Church Fathers support purgatory? 🧵

The “fire” represents God’s judgment on works not souls (1 Peter 1:7). This aligns with the Spirit’s sanctification in life (John 16:13; 2 Thess. 2:13) & the final test at Judgment Day (Mal. 3:2–3). Just as Christ’s work was completed at His death (John 19:30), the fire of 1 Cor. 3:13:
🔥 Refines throughout life
🔥 Fixes our works at death (Heb. 9:27)
🔥 Reveals their worth at judgment (Rev. 20:12)
It doesn’t describe ongoing purification after death.

Does Irenaeus of Lyons (c. 130–202 AD) support the catholic view of the Eucharist as a sacrifice🤔

Let's find out🧵

https://twitter.com/ArchangeloRom/status/1896224721139831202

The term oblation in early Christianity often refers to an offering of praise and thanksgiving, not an atoning sacrifice. St. Irenaeus does not say that Christ is being re-sacrificed but that believers offer back to God what He has given

How Lectio Divina Transforms Prayer beads from Mechanical Repetition into Deep Prayer🧵

Many people struggle with the Rosary, feeling like it's just mechanical repetition of prayers. But when combined with Lectio Divina, it becomes a powerful encounter with God’s Word. This practice is useful for Catholics and Orthodox, Lutherans, Anglicans, Reformed, and anyone using prayer beads.

Was the veneration of saints influenced by paganism?🧵

Many Catholic and Orthodox traditions surrounding saints bear striking similarities to Greco-Roman and Egyptian religious customs.
Let's examine the historical evidence. 🏛️👇 > In early Christianity (2nd–3rd century), martyrs were honoured for their faith, but they were not prayed to. Over time, cultural influences from the Roman Empire transformed this remembrance into veneration and intercession.

Simul Justus et Peccator: The Comfort of Assurance

One of the most important questions a Christian can ask is: Can I be sure of my salvation? Many wrestle with doubts, but Scripture gives us a firm foundation to rest upon. 🧵 > Assurance is not based on how we feel or how well we perform. If it were, we would waver daily. Instead, our assurance is grounded in God’s promises, Christ’s finished work, and the Holy Spirit’s witness.

Exposing the Weaknesses of Thomism: A Biblical Analysis 🧵

Thomism, a system of Thomas Aquinas, has deeply influenced Christian thought. However, does it truly align with Scripture? In this thread, I’ll examine key Thomist doctrines, expose their inconsistencies with the Bible, 1. St. Aquinas on Justification as a Movement to Justice.

> St. Aquinas describes justification as a movement from injustice to justice, emphasizing an internal transformation. This aligns with infused righteousness.
Summa Theologica (I-II, Q.113, Art.2)

BIG CATHOLIC ERROR ON JUSTIFICATION🧵

One of the strongest proofs for imputed justification (rather than infused justification) is the thief on the cross (Luke 23:39-43). His salvation destroys the idea that justification is a process requiring transformation. What’s the Difference?

📌Imputed Justification: Christ’s righteousness is credited to the believer through faith alone. It’s a legal declaration—God declares us righteous based on Christ’s work (Rom. 4:5, 2 Cor. 5:21).

BIG ERROR BY CATHOLICS AND CALVINISTS ON JUSTIFICATION.🧵

Calvinists and Catholics err by following St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas on grace, distorting justification in opposite directions. How do both Calvinists and Catholics get justification wrong? Both follow errors from St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas—one leading to determinism, the other to synergism. A thread on why both fail and why the Lutheran position (grace alone) is the answer.

How the Catholic Church Blasphemes St. Peter.
Since the First Vatican Council (1870), the Catholic tradition asserts that St. Peter was given supreme authority (papal primacy) and pope, as his successor, is infallible in matters of faith and morals when speaking ex-cathedra.🧵 However, this blasphemes St. Peter in multiple ways from a biblical, historical, and theological standpoint.
They teach:
Read the rest on vatican.va/content/pius-i…

Critique: The Catholic Church divides sins into two categories: venial (less serious) and mortal (grave, severing one’s relationship with God). While this framework aims to guide moral discernment, it raises significant theological and pastoral concerns. Let’s explore why.🧵 Problem 1: Undermining the Nature of Sin
All sin is a rebellion against God (Romans 3:23). By categorizing sins as venial or mortal, the Catholic framework risks minimizing the seriousness of "lesser" sins, which still separate us from God and distort His image in us.

How The Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of Jesus, is One of the Most Blasphemed Saints by Catholic and Orthodox Traditions. 🧵 The Blessed Mary holds a unique and honoured place in Christianity. She is a model of faith, humility, and obedience. Yet, in Catholic and Orthodox traditions, her saintliness has been abused in ways that often overshadow her true biblical role.