Acts242: Devoted to the Apostles' Teaching
Acts 2:42 in the NASB95 translation reads "They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." But within a short time false teachers started "drawing away disciples after themselves" to such a degree that the apostle Paul wrote in 2 Timothy 4:3-4 "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths." The time the apostle spoke of was then...but it also is now.
We want the spirit of Acts 2:42 for ourselves, not the spirit of modern Christianity. We therefore want to devote ourselves to the apostles teaching, to fellowship, to breaking bread, and to prayer. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied." While true and final satisfaction awaits glory, God does reward those who seek Him now. As much as I am able as God gives me light and liberty, I plan to share those things of the apostles teaching with you all to aid in that journey.
2 Thessalonians 3:1 NASB95
Finally, brethren, pray for us that the word of the Lord will spread rapidly and be glorified, just as it did also with you;
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Acts242: Devoted to the Apostles' Teaching
The Catholic Mass Through Protestant Eyes: Sacrifice, System, and the Finished Work of Christ with Mark Sell
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In this episode of the Acts242 Podcast, Alex Nash is joined again by Mark to examine the Catholic Mass from a Protestant viewpoint. What exactly is the Mass? How did it develop historically, and what does it teach about salvation, sacrifice, and grace?
Drawing from Scripture and church history, they explore the theological foundations of the Mass—including its connection to transubstantiation (discussed more fully in the next episode), purgatory, indulgences, and the idea of the Mass as a propitiatory sacrifice. They contrast these teachings with the biblical doctrine of the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross and the believer’s lasting peace with God through faith alone.
Topics include:
- The historical shift from New Testament simplicity to ritual and works-based systems
- The meaning of “the breaking of bread” in Acts 2:42 versus the developed doctrine of the Mass
- Why the Mass cannot be the same sacrifice as Calvary
- The assurance of salvation versus the uncertainty of sacramental grace
- God’s love, the finished work of Christ, and the peace that comes from looking to Him alone
This episode is a thoughtful, Scripture-centered discussion calling listeners back to the simplicity and power of the gospel: salvation by grace through faith in the completed work of Jesus Christ.
Key verses: Hebrews 10, Romans 8:1, Romans 5:1, John 5:24, and more.
Whether you’re Protestant, Catholic, or simply curious about Christian worship and doctrine, this conversation offers clarity on one of the most significant differences between Protestant and Catholic theology.
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