Listen "Episode #42 - From Calvinist Pastor to Catholic Theologian: Dr. John Bergsma on the Church, the Kingdom, and the End of the World"
Episode Synopsis
🔥 Show Notes:In this powerhouse episode of What’s the Point Anyway, host Luke sits down with Dr. John Bergsma—renowned biblical scholar, convert, and senior fellow at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology—for a theologically rich, deeply personal, and spiritually moving conversation.🚨 You’ll hear:Dr. Bergsma’s journey from Dutch Calvinist pastor to Catholic theologianWhy sola scriptura and sola fide didn’t hold up under biblical scrutinyHow Catholicism reveals the Church as the Davidic KingdomA stunning breakdown of the Eucharist, the priesthood, and biblical continuityWhat Catholics and (yes) Preterists surprisingly have in commonThe "already and not yet" of biblical prophecy—and why the Catholic Church is Eden restoredHow Catholic faith becomes real when suffering hits home✨ With references to St. Ignatius of Antioch, Isaiah 66, Revelation 22, and Hebrews, Dr. Bergsma provides profound insights that will challenge, deepen, and inspire your view of Scripture, tradition, and the purpose of the Church.📌 Whether you're a cradle Catholic, curious Protestant, or just spiritually hungry—this is an episode you won’t want to miss.I highly recommend Dr Bergsma's latest book, Jesus and the Jubilee: The Biblical Roots of the Year of God's Favor which you can purchase here: stpaulcenter.co/Jubilee And here is a link to his free digital companion: stpaulcenter.co/jubileecompanion You can follow Dr Bergsma and the St Paul Center on Instagram to keep updated with their latest content.https://www.instagram.com/stpaulcenterhttps://www.instagram.com/emmausroadpublishinghttps://www.instagram.com/john.s.bergsmaFollow What's The Point Anyway on X and Instagram to keep updated when the latest episodes drop.Please like, rate, subscribe and share if you enjoyed this episode and think others will get value from listening to it too.
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