Is There A Catholic Equivalent To This?

[naomanos6]

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padfield.com/downloads/amplified.html

Back before I returned to the Catholic Church in June, I was doing the lessons on the above site. I really liked them and felt as though I was really studying the Bible because of the questions to answer.

I was wondering if there is a Catholic equivalent that I could start doing our can i continue to just use the above site?

 

[MT1926]

Wasn’t sure where to put this, so if it needs to be moved, please do.

padfield.com/downloads/amplified.html

Back before I returned to the Catholic Church in June, I was doing the lessons on the above site. I really liked them and felt as though I was really studying the Bible because of the questions to answer.

I was wondering if there is a Catholic equivalent that I could start doing our can i continue to just use the above site?

I took a look at the site and I would say if you are strong in your understanding of the Catholic faith there is no problem continuing to answer the questions presented at this website. However, I would recommend coming back here or to the Catechism for insight on how your answers line up with the Catholic Faith. I read through some of his commentaries and he uses the same old out dated arguments against the Catholic church. If you read through some of his arguments it is easy to point out how one sided his argument are. “He argued that the Scriptures not the traditions of men or the Catholic Church make one wise to salvation. He states the Scriptures can be studied and understood without the interpretation of the Catholic Church. And the Scriptures contain all things necessary to make one perfect or complete.” Just to point out 1 major thing here, if he feels anyone can read and interpret scripture on their own how can he ever say the Church is incorrect in their interpretation. The best he could ever say is he doesn’t personally agree. In my mind anyone that believes this and tells you they are wrong are basically saying you are wrong if you don’t agree with them.

I am getting ready to order the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, I have heard a lot of good things about it, and really like Scott Hahn the more I listen to him. From what I have been told I would think about picking up a copy and using it as you answer the questions given on the site you mentioned. Other than that there are a lot of great resources on this site as well as many others.

biblechristiansociety.com/download

stpaulcenter.com/media/audios/P60

 

[naomanos6]

I took a look at the site and I would say if you are strong in your understanding of the Catholic faith there is no problem continuing to answer the questions presented at this website. However, I would recommend coming back here or to the Catechism for insight on how your answers line up with the Catholic Faith. I read through some of his commentaries and he uses the same old out dated arguments against the Catholic church. If you read through some of his arguments it is easy to point out how one sided his argument are. “He argued that the Scriptures not the traditions of men or the Catholic Church make one wise to salvation. He states the Scriptures can be studied and understood without the interpretation of the Catholic Church. And the Scriptures contain all things necessary to make one perfect or complete.” Just to point out 1 major thing here, if he feels anyone can read and interpret scripture on their own how can he ever say the Church is incorrect in their interpretation. The best he could ever say is he doesn’t personally agree. In my mind anyone that believes this and tells you they are wrong are basically saying you are wrong if you don’t agree with them.

I am getting ready to order the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, I have heard a lot of good things about it, and really like Scott Hahn the more I listen to him. From what I have been told I would think about picking up a copy and using it as you answer the questions given on the site you mentioned. Other than that there are a lot of great resources on this site as well as many others.

biblechristiansociety.com/download

stpaulcenter.com/media/audios/P60

Thank you for your reply.

I really liked the above site because it really digs into scripture and the questions asked make sure that you read the scriptures for that week. I have been to St. Paul Society and to be honest, it doesn’t even come close to the depth that the site I linked has in this regard. I haven’t been able to find anything close to be honest in the Catholic realm of things.

In my opinion this is a shame. It seems non-Catholics really have a leg up on us with these things.

Thank you for the suggestion on the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible. I had looked at it when looking for a Catholic Bible back in June, but wasn’t really interested in it. I chose:

firesidebibles.com/shopbibles/shopbyoccasion/confirmation/product_catholic-companion-edition-librosario-classic—nabre_3706.aspx

I just didn’t like the Ignatius one that much and preferred the one above.

I do have a question… I see more emphasis on audio like in the link to Apologetics - Free Audio Downloads | Bible Christian Society and was wondering if there were more written resources? Call me old fashioned, but I prefer reading it over listening to it.

 

[CatholicRaven]

I am not sure this is quite what you’re looking for, but I’ve found it helpful:
Catholic Home Study Service

There is a “Catholic Guide to the Bible” one there that might be good.

I do like the Ignatius Study Bible, as well. We use it in our group study, and I love hearing the different perspectives when we discuss the chapter questions!

 

[Todd977]

You can download for free from Ignatius Press the Study Questions for individual New Testament books at the bottom of this webpage.

 

[Todd977]

You can download for free from Ignatius Press the Study Questions for individual New Testament books at the bottom of this webpage.

These study questions are best used with the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: New Testament but they still might be of some use to you.

 

[Todd977]

The study questions mentioned in my previous post are best used with the *Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: New Testament *because they sometimes refer to things found in that Bible study but they still might be of some use to you.

 

[JRRTFAN]

Wasn’t sure where to put this, so if it needs to be moved, please do.

padfield.com/downloads/amplified.html

Back before I returned to the Catholic Church in June, I was doing the lessons on the above site. I really liked them and felt as though I was really studying the Bible because of the questions to answer.

I was wondering if there is a Catholic equivalent that I could start doing our can i continue to just use the above site?

Give this a look: agapebiblestudy.com/ it’s tremendous!

 

[MT1926]

Thank you for your reply.

I really liked the above site because it really digs into scripture and the questions asked make sure that you read the scriptures for that week. I have been to St. Paul Society and to be honest, it doesn’t even come close to the depth that the site I linked has in this regard. I haven’t been able to find anything close to be honest in the Catholic realm of things.

In my opinion this is a shame. It seems non-Catholics really have a leg up on us with these things.

I do have a question… I see more emphasis on audio like in the link to Apologetics - Free Audio Downloads | Bible Christian Society and was wondering if there were more written resources? Call me old fashioned, but I prefer reading it over listening to it.

Like I said earlier if you feel you are strong in your Faith I see no problem with the questions asked at the linked site. My only concern was where you would go to see if you are coming to the correct conclusion with your answers to the questions.

As for your statement about the depth, I think that depends on what you are searching for. The linked site has many questions to help you form your own opinions on what you read on the surface of the Bible, but I really couldn’t find the depth you are referring to. Don’t get me wrong here, this is just my opinion, I just prefer the deeper talks that bring the old and new testaments together. If you are willing to listen to a talk that goes really deep, I would recommend Scott Hahn’s the Fourth Cup. I thought it was mind blowing. As you mentioned above most of my emphasis is on audio but there is a ton of written resources on this website and in the shop here. Audio is my only option at this point in my life. Between, working 65 hours a week and taking care of my parents as well as my in-laws, about the only study I get to do anymore is a few hours in the evens listening to audio talks while I’m getting work done at their houses or my own. I wish I had more time to do more of the self directed study but with the few precious hours a day I don’t have time to try and understand the truth on my own, it’s just easier to listen to an hour in depth presentation of a particular subject.

 

[Vico]

Wasn’t sure where to put this, so if it needs to be moved, please do.

padfield.com/downloads/amplified.html

Back before I returned to the Catholic Church in June, I was doing the lessons on the above site. I really liked them and felt as though I was really studying the Bible because of the questions to answer.

I was wondering if there is a Catholic equivalent that I could start doing our can i continue to just use the above site?

One source is St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology (Stubenville Ohio)

stpaulcenter.com/studies/courses/

 

[Jennifer132]

Jeff Cavins does a 24 week course that breaks down the Bible in a similar fashion (12 distinct periods). He also has an abreviated 8 week course. And there is an accompanying book written by Cavins and Tim Gray called Walking With God. Maybe you will find one of those helpful.