5 Solas of Protestantism?? (Catholics asks are 5 solas in the bible?) 

I am a new Catholic, ex-Lutheran.

Crossing the Tiber was a mind blowing read. Thanks to Steve Ray, Scott Hahn and George Farmer, I am a brand new Catholic! 😇

I was a lukewarm Catholic, was interested in protestantism, found this channel, now a full practicing Catholic

Thank you Bryan for your enthusiasm and love for the Catholic Church. Your videos are inspiring. I’m leaving Protestantism and looking to be confirmed in the Catholic Church Easter 2025. Please pray for myself and my family.

Steve Ray was instrumental in my conversion a few years ago!

My husband just converted to Catholic from protestantism knowing something was missing in protestantism, especially when he found out Martin Luther took books out the Bible.

Here why I love our converts: Steve Ray gave credit to his Protestant mentors for leading him to Our Lord. He does not speak disparagingly of his pre-Catholic past.

I am a cradle Catholic and was educated in Catholic School from K - H.S. Since watching conversion videos, I have learned so much more about Catholicism and I just want to thank you both for your insight, sharing your knowledge and furthering mine. Thank you!

I converted last year from methodism. Been obsessed with apologetics for 10 years. I listened to a wide range of pastors and ive been to almost every single mainline Protestant denomination for study purposes. None of them are even close to catholicism in any meaningful category. I hope someone debates jeff durbin soon. He’s becoming the calvinist ray comfort.

Thank you guys for defending our Catholic Faith. God bless you 😇🙏

I like how they still use the Latin word 'sola' to give their belief a little gravitas.

In my humble opinion and limited Latin scholarship 5 Solas are a contradiction. It's like saying my sandwich is bread alone, and ham alone, and cheese alone, and lettuce alone, and mayo alone. Sola means alone, or one thing. 5 things cannot be alone.

Protestantism is a man-made religion invented by Martin Luther in order to solve his psychological problem of constant guilt. He rejected the Church established by Christ, and replaced it with the idea that each man interprets the Bible himself. In order to justify this unBiblical concept Luther claimed that his inner experience of "the spirit" is the authority that makes his understanding of the Bible authoritative. The problem arises in that each man then makes the same claim and then demands that his own personal understanding of the Bible is more authoritative than the next man's understanding. Thus, instead of eliminating the papacy, he shattered the role into a million pieces in which each man becomes his own individual Pope and Biblical authority unto himself.

Congratulations, gentlemen: you get it! Saint Augustine said it best: 'When you crown our merits, you crown your own gifts'. Holiness is the supreme Gift of God - in that sense, yes: we ARE saved by Grace alone!

21:50 How do ppl believe they are one and done saved? And so, my most beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but even more so now in my absence: work toward your salvation with fear and trembling. Philippians 2:12

I love my Protestant friends. But it’s so sad that they don’t understand Christianity some of the things they say. When they say I Prefer a Christian church not a Catholic Church or I don’t kneel. Like what please pray for there souls

Writing from Papua New Guinea to express my appreciation and thanks to both of you for depending the truths and put people to the true part. I am in total support of your programs.

Thank you, To you both, Our Lord Jesus filled his holy Spirit and guide you both and your family.❤❤❤.

Hey hi! I am from India, i had the honour of meeting Mr. Steve Ray in person when he visited our parish St, Peters Church in Bandra, Mumbai city. Loved his speaches in defense of the faith, after Mass was over. Would love to meet him once again. God bless him and his family.

Great interview! I’m so happy I’m Catholic. Thanks mom and dad (up in heaven).

It’s amazing the perspective you have when you look back at Protestant sermons. I’ve recently come back home to the Catholic Church and realized that there is still so much more to learn

I decided to check the claim that Constatine poured paganism into the Christian faith. I already read Ecclesiastical History by Sozomen, and I've been reading The Life of Constantine by Eusebius of Cæsarea. I didn't find anything like the Protestant claim. On the contrary, Constatine did forbid everything pagan from his empire: festivals, images, and buildings. He forbade worshiping other gods other than the true God. Of course, there are a lot of other sources I'll read in order to get a better conclusion, but up to now, I didn't find the Protestant claim in the sources.

Splendid video may people find understanding of what Steve Ray has spoken about tremendously helpful for none Catholics

I was baptized Lutheran, raised by a mom who was baptized Baptist, and have sung in a Catholic choir for almost a decade. My conversion to the one True faith began when I prayed for the Lord to protect and guide a friend who was convicted of a federal felony c. 2018. Almost 4 years later, my friend is released on probation and is getting his life back on track. That miracle opened my heart to the Lord and last year I started to truly study the faith. And at Pentecost this year the plan as proposed by my priest is to have me enter the Church. My last hangup was The Eucharist; as I could not understand the transformation to the Body and Blood of Christ. That changed when I realized that even if I don't see it with my eyes, my heart knows that the transformation has taken place.

Love theat statement! The Lord Jesus Christ wanted you to Meet His Family!❤❤❤

Excellent conversation! Do Protestants comprehend that Jesus prayed before dying that they all be one (John 17)? Do Protestants understand that one reason for unbelievers is they see this division which implies that there isn’t One Truth?

The reason Martin Luther did not include obedience in his doctrine of salvation is because his life was marked by disobedience. Luther broke his triple vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience that he made to God when he was ordained as a Catholic priest years earlier.

Thanks guys God Bless 🙏

Another great Video thank you 😀

I had a protestant minister recomend a book called upon this slippery rock, answering Steves book Upon this rock. I read Upon This Rock, then Upon this slippery rock, then a response to the secodnd one called Upon this not so slippery rock. I later found out after our next meeting when addressing the claims of the book he suggested that he himself had actually not read any of them. Im Catholic now.

This is a great episode.

Love Steve Ray! He introduced me to a side of my faith I'd never seen before and helped to spark a fresh zeal in me. He is an instrument of God.

Great video. Awesome and an amazing explanations, at length. As Catholic, I salute to both of you, Brian & Steve. Where were you, protestants prior to the 16 centuries? Which suddently popped out from nowhere. I guess, if it not because, of Martin Luther, there wouldn't be thousands of Christian denominations today. I believe it would only be the one and only Christian religion today, which is catholic.

thank you for the good explanation enlighten us, God bless

2:00 Steve Ray needs to do a talk on how to keep kids Catholic!!

I love, “it’s time to meet the family”.

I have a question. If God cares about our good works. Why does the book Isaiah mention that our good deeds are like filthy rags?

If you attempt to find the canon for Protestants you can't find one. There are a few Churches that have declared a list. But anyone else can agree with this list or simply form their own. Unlike Catholics where you can find a canon, date and a who or where. The final _official_ canon is the one Protestants will point to and claim it is very late. The Council of Trent. Yet it is recorded, dated and complete. This same thing cannot be found for Protestants, and most would even claim it is not needed as Sacred Scripture is self-defining. So, while Catholics have a _late_ Canon...Protestants don't have any canon. I have also noticed that the names of the Gospels are Tradition, we don't know who wrote them by only the Bible. Two of them aren't even Apostles. Why accept any of the Gospels?

I like this content, thank you.

“5 solas” instead of FAITH, HOPE and CHARITY ??

17:15 Agree. In Israel right now the Third Temple association are raising red cattle for sacrifice. Yet these sacrifices will be rejected by God, because they worship Him only with their lips and not with their hearts.

One problem for anyone who is Christian is falling into the trap of worshiping the Jesus of our imaginations which is another form of idolatry. It seems to me that sola scriptura or sola fida is trying bottle up Jesus and restrict Him to your way of thinking which is spiritual laziness.

The solas are the worst

‘Believing’ is ‘becoming’ Christ or Christ like ❤️

Great video. It seems that the definition of Faith that is incorrectly accepted by some is "just believe" . The Catholic definition of Faith may be: the active acceptance of everything that God has taught and put inside of us.

I can confirm that Steve Ray's Genesis book is really great - just finished reading it! God bless you.

Jesus did good works. He choose the apostles that’s good works. He gave us the Gospel that’s good work. He suffered and carried the heavy cross that’s good works and so much more Jesus did good works. Now that’s not by faith alone.

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:12 *🕊️ Overview of Guest Introduction and Conversion Journey* - Stephen Ray's conversion journey from fundamentalist Baptist roots to Catholicism, - Highlighting his extensive study, travels, and quest to disprove Catholicism. 02:06 *🌍 Protestant Theologians Converting to Catholicism* - Many well-informed Protestant theologians are converting to Catholicism, - Emphasis on the scholarly and intellectual approach leading to conversion. 07:10 *📚 Depth of Study and Research in Catholic Faith* - Stephen Ray's extensive study reflected in his personal library of 20,000+ books, - Demonstrates a serious commitment to understanding Christianity deeply. 12:14 *🛡️ Misunderstandings of Protestant "Five Solas"* - Analysis of the Protestant "Five Solas" and Catholic perspectives, - Critique of reductionist slogans versus the nuanced Catholic approach. 20:05 *🌟 Salvation by Grace in Catholic Teaching* - Catholic understanding of salvation by grace alone, - Differentiation between initial justification and ongoing sanctification. 21:56 *🔑 Initial Justification and Sanctification* - Initial justification is by grace through faith and baptism, a total gift of God. - The believer is required to live a holy life after initial justification, indicating an ongoing process of sanctification. 25:38 *🌟 Attaining Holiness and Works of Salvation* - The believer must actively pursue holiness and good conduct as part of the Christian life. - Hebrews emphasizes the necessity of attaining holiness, which is essential for a relationship with God. 28:41 *🎁 Good Works and Grace* - Good works and attempts at holiness are also considered a gift of God's grace. - Illustration of a gift bought by a son but paid for by the father highlights the relationship between grace and human effort. 31:45 *📖 Faith Alone vs. Works in Salvation* - Exploring the concept of faith alone in salvation and the Catholic perspective on faith and works. - Addressing verses and interpretations that support the Catholic understanding of salvation through faith expressed in works. 38:24 *📜 Revisiting "Faith Alone" Doctrine* - Analysis of the phrase "faith alone" in Scripture and its absence in key passages. - Clarifying the Protestant doctrine of "faith alone" in light of Biblical references and Catholic perspectives. 42:33 *📖 Misinterpretation of "faith and works"* - The New Testament context contrasts Christianity with Judaism, not just Protestantism versus Catholicism. - "Works of the law" refers specifically to Mosaic legal requirements like circumcision, dietary rules, and Sabbath observance. - Abraham's justification by faith predates his circumcision, emphasizing faith over mere legal observance. 44:08 *📜 Interpretation of Romans 4: Circumcision vs. Works* - Romans 4 uses "circumcision" repeatedly in the context of works, not generic good deeds. - Abraham's faith was credited as righteousness before he was circumcised. - The text clarifies that faith is key, distinct from works of the Mosaic law like circumcision. 46:26 *💬 Understanding Faith and Works in James* - James highlights that true faith is evidenced by corresponding actions (works). - Dead faith is equated to a body without a soul, emphasizing the necessity of genuine faith manifesting in actions. - This passage challenges notions of "faith alone" theology, aligning with Catholic perspectives. 47:49 *📚 Martin Luther's Dispute with James* - Martin Luther's resistance to the Book of James was due to its challenge to "faith alone" doctrine. - Luther added "alone" to Romans 3:28 in his translation to support his theology. - His aversion to James exemplifies the theological rifts within Protestantism. 51:05 *📖 The Foundation of Protestant Reformation* - Luther asserted "faith alone" and "Bible alone" as pillars of the Reformation. - The Catholic Church upholds Scripture as inspired and authoritative but does not limit revelation to Scripture alone. - Catholic theology emphasizes the synergy of Scripture and Tradition as integral to divine revelation. 54:28 *🌐 Three Sources of Authority: Scripture, Tradition, Magisterium* - The Catholic Church affirms Scripture, Tradition, and Magisterium (teaching authority) as co-equal sources of divine revelation. - Rejecting any of these sources undermines the comprehensive understanding of faith. - Luther's rejection of Tradition and Magisterium contributed to theological fragmentation in Protestantism. 01:03:21 *📚 Canon of Scripture and Church Authority* - The discussion centers around the authority behind the canonization of the Bible and why Protestants accept the canon but reject other teachings of the Catholic Church. - Key points: - The question of who has the authority to declare which books are inspired and belong in the Bible. - Protestants rely on the church's decision for the canon but reject other doctrinal teachings. - The importance of understanding the historical context and authority behind the canonization process. 01:04:41 *🔍 Authority to Define the Canon* - Exploring the idea that the decision on the canon came from outside scripture, posing a challenge to Protestant reliance solely on scripture. - Key points: - The notion that the canonization process was guided by God's active influence on the Church. - Questioning Protestants on where they acquired the Bible and its historical origins. - Highlighting the necessity of understanding the authority that closed the canon and declared certain books as inspired. 01:05:36 *📖 Historical Context of Canonization* - Delving into the history of early Christianity and the roles of figures like Jerome and various Church bishops in determining the biblical canon. - Key points: - Acknowledging the Catholic Church's significant role in the canonization process. - Highlighting the historical context of early Christians and their impact on shaping the Bible. - Emphasizing the importance of historical context when discussing the authority behind the Bible's compilation.

5 Solas are poison 🐍🐍!!!

Thanks. I loved that catholic convo' 😊

That was great! I haven’t seen Steve Ray for a while… happy to see he is still writing and actively defending the faith! His book Crossing the Tiber is a must have resource!

So was Steve Ray saved as a Protestant ? Because if he was saved, then I Know I am also

This I Myself, John Rodriguez, Do Know : " Jesus Christ is LORD , To The Glory of GOD The Father"( Philippians 2:11) . SOLA SCRIPTURA NOLA SCRIPTURAE ( 2 Peter 1:20-21) . SOLA FIDES NOLA SCRIPTURAE ( James 2:24) . Point Blank and. Full Stop. Amen and Roger Out. 🇺🇸🇺🇲😇👼🌫️🕊️⛪📖🙏🛐✝️☦️🇻🇦🇻🇦❤️

Satan and the Fallen Angels probably have more faith than most of us put together but there was a work that they needed to do, but they just couldn't do it, and not wanting to put in the work to be a little humble shows that faith alone couldn't do it. The pre flood people had a massive amounts of faith but they wasn't doing God's will.they we're doing their own will. When Jesus in the New Testament said I never knew you he never knew them because yeah they may have had faith but they never lived a life that bore any good fruit fruit is work Jesus said love thy neighbor as thyself you can't do that if you don't offer help to people in need or do some sort of work it's work the love thy neighbor as thyself that's what, that's what he's talking about plain and simple.❤

Protestants Sola Mea Sententia Only My Opinion

Every time I see videos like this I cringe. I don’t understand why my fellow Catholic brothers and sisters love this stuff? ...Congress is a mess. Sure, some will say, "How is Congress a mess?" Democrats will shout from the rooftop to tell everyone how righteous they are and that Republicans are living in an upside-down world and vise versa. What good does this do us all? Why does our religion have to follow the same narrative of this world? It sure makes me consider another religion, that’s for sure. ...you are saying all Jews are Bible alone believers? Fascinating take, well, just call those looney who don't believe you, God help us.

Five "solas" show the incoherence of "Protestantism" and D.I.Y. theology. It's like describing life as "sola respiration" "sola eating" "sola hydration" "sola education" or "sola medical care"

I’ve always wondered about Having more than one sola. By definition solely means on its own. So what is it faith alone, in that case why do you need scripture and vice verse?

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It was the council of Trent that said that you are saved by faith and good works. If you disagree, you are anathema.

I LOVE Steve Ray!!! Great show!

42:50 gold! So true

5 “solas”..you keep using that word..l do not think it means what you think it means

Hello good morning from here,glad to heard from u today thank you a lot for this vidio ,GBU always Bryan 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤protestans just believe sola scriptura but it so weird coz advent sect believe Michael is the other name of Jesus Christ and then not write in bible alone

I think there should also be a "Solus Paulus" - it's the only part of the Bible they get their doctrine from.

"Solo Mio" the sing is not alone. It means My Sun. Solo is this case means Sun and mio means mine. The song is talking about a woman he is in live with and when he sees her face he sees the sun.

GOD is WORD. He is not "scriptures" - See Gospel of JOHN. Chapter 1. Thank You for your works and God bless You !

Listen to Steven “half-truth” Ray transform into Stephen “no-truth” Ray!

Hello Sir Bryan, can you watch this RU-vid video titled, " Catholic Man Asks Christian Pastor About Salvation, Then THIS Happens..." By The Gospel of Christ? Thank u

SANT'Agostino Pregava il Signore(DAMMI CIÒ CHE COMANDI E Comanda ciò che dai). SALUTI.

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1. If your religion exists solely for the purpose of defeating Catholics, it cannot be considered “Christ like.” 2. If you don’t believe in works, then how does cornering a Catholic by yelling, getting emotional and using selective scriptural quotes please God? By doing these things, who are you trying to carry favor with? Your pastor? God? Yourself? Whose attention do you hope to garner by doing this? Aren’t you trying to earn your way into heaven by converting Catholics? How is that not “works”? Focus on your salvation and seek the truth.

Someone wrote that Jesus never gone in a church. But, to me, He himself consecrated the first Church (building) in history: the house where the Last Supper took place! Where the first EUCHARIST was celebrated by Jesus himself. Where the first priests in History were consecrated (the Apostles). Moreover, very quickly this house which according to tradition belonged to a relative of SAINT-MARC was transformed into a Church and still exists today and everyone can visit it. May God bless you and keep you!

Regurgitation is the sole propriety of a cradle catholic.

Should have listened more closely to mother Ray. I hope that she is not turning over in her grave for where you are now.

Mr. Ray will be judged much more harshly because He knows better and has rejected the truth after all that has been reveal to him. I hope that he doesn’t hear the words from our Lord Jesus to “depart from me, you worker of inequity, for I never knew you”!

Grace is something we receive but don't deserve. Mercy is something we don't receive that we deserve. Through grace we received salvation. Through mercy we didn't receive the punishment that Jesus took for us.

Baptism is in Jesus Christ by the Holy Ghost and NOT by and in physical water.

At 22 minutes and 15 seconds, the guest speaker grossly misrepresents the once saved always saved view. That’s a total misunderstanding of it.

Thank you so much Bryan. You doing a marvellous job. May God richly bless you. Praying for all the defenders of the faith❤

Is "Francis Schaffer" the Frank Schaffer? His son, Frank Schaffer has now objected things that his father did along with high top scholars

I used to post regularly on Steve's Message Board. Highly recommend it if it is still up and running. Learned the Faith from some astute theologians.

"O Sole Mio" doesn't mean "O Me Alone." It means "O My Sun!" It is a song about the beauty of Naples, Italy.

23 minutes & 15 seconds: believe is the act of free will. Receiving a gift is very different from doing a work. A gift is received not earned.

I agree with what Steve says about the most educated in the faith Protestants converting to Catholicism and the least knowledgeable catholics open to converting to Protestantism.

We're all given free will by God, (choice) if we decide to leave the faith, we should not blame anyone but ourselves for doing so.. Adam left God, then blamed him for his own fall, complaining about, "the woman that you gave me Lord!"..

We need to remain aglow in the grace/unmerited love of God: Romans 5:1-2 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gain access (by faith) to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God. Romans 6:22 But now that you have been freed from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit that you have leads to sanctification, and its end is eternal life. Romans 6 unequivocally teaches that although we have been freed from sin, nevertheless we can freely choose to become obedient slaves of righteousness or obedient slaves of sin which we used to be - a case of a dog going back to his own vomit. God has not taken away our free will.

God bless always to you both and your family.🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️😊.

Love this! I love all the enthusiasm Catholics have to know all the converts out there. (And we know, you know) I say I am a convert in every Catholic circle every chance I get. I get so much love, you know.

Thanks, guys! Enjoyed hearing this discussion.

Great topic I’ve been wondering about them.

My have you fallen so far from the Truth!

The solas are in regards to God's salvific work not general statements regarding scripture generally or glory generally.

What exactly does all this accomplish? Sure, Food fights are fun, but someone has to clean it up and unfortunately it is usually not the ones flinging the food. What a mess!

Steve did you go through a Watchman Nee period ?

They are NOT anti-catholic books, they are pro-biblical literature. Do you see how biased you are?

Underlying almost all of Paul's epistles is the great work that Christ revealed in John 6:29: believe in those people sent by heaven. "Apostle" is Greek for 'sent.' If you don't believe in them, you don't believe in Christ. To be sent, one had to be prayed over and had others who had hands laid on them lay hands on you. This is crystal clear in Acts. It's called 'the Apostolic Succession and is one of the Seven Sacraments. No one can go off half-cocked with scriptures under their belt and start contradicting those whom God has sent.

The works we Catholics do are the Sacraments. They were all established by Christ, two of them specifically named as essential for salvation. We are creatures of both body and soul. That is why God always establishes rituals for us, and in this New and Everlasting Covenant, He has established rituals which are now salvific. The rituals of the Old Covenant could not save us. The rituals of the New Covenant now save us. Christ established the sacramental life for the sake of our salvation. These are the good works Paul speaks of in Eph. 2: 10 that we should walk in.

Question for you. If you had to summarize the ministry of St. John the Baptist, would you not concluded that his entire ministry was based on five solas or principles (Scripture, Christ, Faith, Grace, God-alone)? According to John, he taught there is nothing else other than Christ that matters! Stop getting hung up on technicalities. I'm not protestant and I'm not suggesting protestantism is right. I'm merely responding from a Catholic perspective. You see, I don't feel threatened by what protestants think or say about Catholics. I live my faith and I walk with Christ every day, and I don't argue with non-catholics over who's right. Catholics have a lot to answer for too, especially with the ensuing reforms that Francis is planning. The pope is not infallible, and we should be discerning the times!

Steve happy anniversary ❤❤❤.