How Can I Get to Heaven?: The Bible's Teaching on Salvation-Made Easy to Understand

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Summary: Excellent shortened version of "Not By Faith Alone"
Review: "How Can I Get To Heaven" is a shorter, simplified version of "Not By Faith Alone" by the same author. This books omits the references to the Greek texts and the appendices which are in the "Not By" book.

But it is still an excellent book, outlined in pretty much the same format as the much larger "Not By" book (300 pages as opposed to 700). It covers in simple, readable language the teachings of Paul, James, and Christ on the subject of justification. It shows how all of their teachings are in perfect harmony with no need to deflate, dismiss, or outright ignore the texts which shoot "sola fide" in the heart.

It covers how justification is NOT a one-time event, how one's salvation CAN be lost, how Christ's righteousness is actually infused into us, not merely imputed to us, how justification is a familial restoration and not merely a courtroom decree. It also touches on predestination, free will, final justification, "certain knowledge" of one's own salvation, and purgatory.

This book is sufficient to arm Catholics who wants to stand up to those who try to teach them "justification by faith alone." It would also be a good book for a protestant who wants to learn what the Catholic Church REALLY teaches - not necessarily what your parents and pastors TOLD you it teaches. If you are a serious protestant who would not mind putting "sola fide" to the proof, yes, read this book.

Five stars!!! If one wants a work of heavy scholarship on this subject, see also "Not By Faith Alone" by the same author.

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Summary: Very Thorough
Review: Although Robert Sungenis has unduly received a bad reputation in Catholic Apologetics because of his literal interpretation of the Genesis account of creation, there is no doubt that his work is an invaluable contribution to biblically defending Catholicism. This work is very thorough and provides very little room for dispute. I highly suggest this book for all interested readers.

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Summary: Welcome to Fundie City
Review: I've read several books by this guy and I simply can't believe what I read. This is pure fundamentalism. Avoid this tripe at all costs. After reading some of his books I found his website - this guy actually believes in a literal 6 day creation, a new-earth creationist!!! It's unbelievable that people like this are still around in this day and age. Yikes!