Steve's Writings Archives – Defenders of the Catholic Faith

What Does the Word Catholic Mean? A History of the Word “Catholic”

Post author:Steve Ray
Post published:September 16, 2021
Post category:Apologetics Artifacts & Biblical History Church History Patristics/Church History Steve's Writings
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As a Protestant, I went to an Evangelical church that changed an important and historical word in the Apostles Creed. Instead of the “holy, catholic Church,” we were the “holy,…

Mary and the Other Body of Christ; How Many People were in the Upper Room and Why?

Post author:Steve Ray
Post published:May 5, 2021
Post category:Artifacts & Biblical History Biblical Exposition Fun Stuff Holidays/Feast Days Mary Pilgrimages Prayer & Spiritual Life Steve's Writings
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Since Pentecost is upon us, I thought I would share this again... The room was pretty full. It was warm but a gentle breeze was blowing—that would change. There was…

Article and Video to Debunk: “The Trail of Blood: Baptist Successionism”

Post author:Steve Ray
Post published:March 1, 2021
Post category:Apologetics Church History Steve's Writings

The Trail of Blood by Steve Ray What is the history of Baptists? Can they trace their roots back to the 1st century? Many "fundamentalist" Baptists believe they can. Are they correct?…