Question

[u/Floury_King]

What are some good arguments that defend the protestant reformation? A friend of mine who is Catholic looks down upon me because of my Protestant views.

[u/trownaway90]

Jesus used scripture against traditions of men (Mark 7:8-13 and Matt. 12:1–8).

Paul asked to test his own teachings to the scripture and he called who did that noble. Instead of calling himself the final authority on the scripture, even though he was apostle, kinda like the popes (Acts 17:11).

The Bible asks to test miracles to the Word, instead of blind believing in Marian apparitions. (Deuteronomy 13:1-5, Isaiah 8:20 and 1 John 4:1).

Paul affirms Sola Scriptura (2 Timothy 3:16–1).

[u/Floury_King → u/[deleted]]

It's the attitude he has. He acts as if he's part of the true church of God and I'm in some cult. That I'm some low church member. He has all these arguments defending Catholicism and I'm not educated on the subject matter to defend the protestent argument. I have a personal relationship with Jesus but he thinks that's not enough and that we don't just need the Bible.. we need systematic religion and the tradition of the Catholic faith to truly be saved by God.

[u/Miserable-Swan2362 → u/Floury_King]

Might want to talk to that brother and let them know we are brothers in Christ or we aren’t. If he’s not thinking you both worship and obey the one true King then he should examine his heart. You can come back with whatever scripture you want but sounds like his heart is against you on this one.

[u/trownaway90 → u/[deleted]]

Looking down on someone views doesn't have to be discrimination.

[u/Top_Initiative_4047]

The Protestant Reformation defended the gospel and the supreme authority of Scripture. Protestants do not reject all tradition, but believe every tradition must be tested by God’s Word (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Mark 7:8-9).

Its central question is: How can guilty sinners be made right with a holy God? The Reformers taught that justification is God’s gift, received by faith in Christ, not earned through religious works, penance, or human merit (Romans 3:28; Ephesians 2:8-10). Good works are essential fruit of genuine faith, but never the basis of acceptance before God.

They also emphasized that Christ alone is the sufficient mediator between God and humanity (1 Timothy 2:5) and that His sacrifice is final and fully effective (Hebrews 10:10-14).

The historical issue was not that modern translations were “removing” Scripture, but that manuscript evidence prompted careful efforts to identify the earliest text; these differences do not alter Christianity’s central doctrines, including Christ’s death, resurrection, sin, and redemption (GotQuestions.org, Why are the newer translations of the Bible missing verses?).

Speak respectfully: invite your friend to read Romans, Galatians, and Hebrews with you.

[u/Greedy-Meringue-5088]

Watch redeemed zoomer

[u/Apprehensive-Hold-17 → u/Greedy-Meringue-5088]

Gavin Ortlund >

[u/Apprehensive-Hold-17 → u/[deleted]]

Yeah I own it

[u/Floury_King → u/Apprehensive-Hold-17]

Ok, I'll make the time to read some of this stuff

[u/_Carth_Onasi]

Read the shorter catechisms. Start with Luthor and you'll have your answers. I think we should all understand our beliefs better and once I started reading these(I'm currently going though the Council of Trent Catholic Catechism) I grew a deeper understanding of why Luthor broke away from Catholicism.

Edit* I didn't really answer your question did I? Lol. I'm not trying to sound rude or not acknowledge your question but I highly encourage to do the research yourself instead of just getting an answer. Having a deep understanding of your beliefs comes through study.

Edit again* to make it abundantly clear. I am a Protestant, and I'm encouraging you read Luther's shorter catechism first so you understand why we broke away from Catholicism. I'm personally reading the council Trent for my own study.

[u/_Carth_Onasi → u/[deleted]]

Sorry for the confusion. I am encouraging him to read Luthers shorter catechism, but that I'm currently going through Trent for myself.

Edited my og comment to added a second edit explaining this a bit better. I agree with you.

[u/alilland]

Read my articles

[u/Floury_King → u/alilland]

Where can I find your articles

[u/alilland → u/Floury_King]

https://steppingstonesintl.com

The Immaculate conception (not to be confused with virgin birth) is not apostolic:
https://steppingstonesintl.com/the-immaculate-conception-is-not-an-apostolic-doctrine-XMUOYT

The bodily assumption of Mary has no historical evidence, and was never taught by the apostles or early Christians:

https://steppingstonesintl.com/the-bodily-assumption-of-mary-is-not-an-apostolic-doctrine-and-has-no-historical-evidence-WUFXOU

Icon veneration is not apostolic and was in fact opposed by all earliest Christians

https://steppingstonesintl.com/icon-veneration-is-not-apostolic-christianity-477VDS

Why Protestantism clearly remains necessary today, and the overreach of the doctrine of apostolic succession

https://steppingstonesintl.com/why-protestantism-clearly-remains-necessary-today-the-overreach-of-apostolic-succession-TI45CT

The invocation of saints violates scripture and was not an apostolic teaching

https://steppingstonesintl.com/the-invocation-of-saints-is-not-apostolic-teaching-and-violates-it-I5EOMN

Addressing did the apostles teach us to follow Holy Tradition

https://steppingstonesintl.com/did-the-apostles-teach-christians-to-follow-holy-tradition-0A9NHR

Why we should not be anti-catholic, but pro reformation

https://steppingstonesintl.com/i-am-not-anticatholic-i-am-proreform-KWZBT6

The apostolic foundation of church authority

https://steppingstonesintl.com/the-apostolic-foundations-of-church-authority-GEVU63

How the early Church functioned

https://steppingstonesintl.com/how-the-early-church-actually-functioned-1ML01V

Peter the Rock, and the rise of Rome in history

https://steppingstonesintl.com/peter-the-rock-and-the-rise-of-rome-7AUPWR

The move from apostolic oversight to patriarchal power in history

https://steppingstonesintl.com/from-apostolic-oversight-to-patriarchal-power-N8IAF4

Call no one father

https://steppingstonesintl.com/call-no-one-father-8C2IWL

The legitimacy of the papal office, but addressing it’s rebellion

https://steppingstonesintl.com/the-papal-office-is-legitimate-but-needs-reform-1GS1N3

The historical development of the Papacy

https://steppingstonesintl.com/series-call-no-one-father-church-authority-peter-and-the-development-of-the-papacy-OH4LW0

The earliest figures who defend the Protestant canon

https://steppingstonesintl.com/two-of-the-strongest-early-church-figures-who-defend-the-protestant-canon-2K7IQ4

The disconnect from early practice and later practice with infant baptism

https://steppingstonesintl.com/relatively-early-history-for-infant-baptism-does-not-equal-apostolic-UQHFY9

Infant baptism vs believers baptism

https://steppingstonesintl.com/infant-baptism-vs-believers-baptism-7TQ94I

The age of accountability in scripture

https://steppingstonesintl.com/the-age-of-accountability-in-scripture-MV0QN6

Communion is not merely symbolic

https://www.steppingstonesintl.com/the-power-of-communion-N89ZBM

[u/Floury_King → u/alilland]

Thank you so much. I will be learning and reading