#12239 Did Martin Luther seek Self-Justification? Catholic Perspective on the Reformation - Jimmy Akin

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🗓️ 13 June 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Jimmy Akin and Cy discuss what someone in the annulment process must do before entering the Church through OCIA, and examine how Sola Scriptura and a priori syllogisms relate to Anglican apologetics. They explore how to discern messages from angels, and whether Spock’s sacrifice in Star Trek reflects John 15:13. Other questions include whether Martin Luther sought self-justification, and how to respond to criticisms of Catholic parish events like gambling nights.

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Questions Covered:

05:15 – What must someone do regarding their current marriage if they are in the annulment process, remarried, and preparing to enter the Church through OCIA?

15:25 – How does Sola Scriptura relate to a priori syllogisms in the context of Anglican apologetics?

23:07 – What is the proper way to discern signs and messages from angels according to Catholic teaching?

35:10 – In Star Trek, Spock sacrifices his life for Captain Pike. Is this an example of John 15:13 in action?

40:38 – Was Martin Luther ultimately motivated by a desire for self-justification?

47:49 – How should Catholics respond to criticism about past parish events like gambling or casino nights being seen as hypocritical?

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1:34.8	also the proprietor of Jimmy Aiken's Mysterious World and the Jimmy Aiken podcast and the author of
1:39.4	lots of wonderful books on the faith. Jimmy Aiken, welcome.
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1:46.3	I'm really good. I feel like the last time I saw you was the Fourth of July.
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