Antipas_14
Puritan Board Freshman
Hi everyone,
In the past 2 years I converted from Roman Catholicism to reformed Christianity and have joined an OPC church about a year ago. Following my conversion, I had the joy of watching my wife and her family convert as they learned the truth of the gospel as well.
One thing I had noticed as I continue on in the faith, is current Catholic friends and family members seem to attack or put pressure on us since converting. What I mean is once they understand why we have left, they get hostile or easily offended when we explain our beliefs. Others, even Protestants, seem to downplay the deceptiveness of Roman Catholicism, which is actually discouraging. What I mean by that is we can really see God opening our eyes to the deception and pulling us out of it, and to make it seem like there is truth in their doctrine or that one can adhere to Roman Catholicism teachings and still be saved makes our conversion seem like it was over a matter of minor details. When in reality, it was a matter of gospel being distorted and unrecognizable, and God opening our eyes in spite of all of that.
With that said, I was wondering if anyone was aware of any sort of ministry that might exist for former Catholics and staying strong in their faith, or if there are any helpful books that come from a former Catholic now reformed mindset. I did find Ligonier ministries (which actually helped shed light on the true gospel early on in my conversion), but am looking for something that kind of specifically addresses helping those who come from Roman Catholicism.
Any resources you could suggest would be greatly appreciated!
Luke G
In the past 2 years I converted from Roman Catholicism to reformed Christianity and have joined an OPC church about a year ago. Following my conversion, I had the joy of watching my wife and her family convert as they learned the truth of the gospel as well.
One thing I had noticed as I continue on in the faith, is current Catholic friends and family members seem to attack or put pressure on us since converting. What I mean is once they understand why we have left, they get hostile or easily offended when we explain our beliefs. Others, even Protestants, seem to downplay the deceptiveness of Roman Catholicism, which is actually discouraging. What I mean by that is we can really see God opening our eyes to the deception and pulling us out of it, and to make it seem like there is truth in their doctrine or that one can adhere to Roman Catholicism teachings and still be saved makes our conversion seem like it was over a matter of minor details. When in reality, it was a matter of gospel being distorted and unrecognizable, and God opening our eyes in spite of all of that.
With that said, I was wondering if anyone was aware of any sort of ministry that might exist for former Catholics and staying strong in their faith, or if there are any helpful books that come from a former Catholic now reformed mindset. I did find Ligonier ministries (which actually helped shed light on the true gospel early on in my conversion), but am looking for something that kind of specifically addresses helping those who come from Roman Catholicism.
Any resources you could suggest would be greatly appreciated!
Luke G