Ask Me Anything: Dropped Calls

Questions Covered: 

• 04:00 - Did the people who were resurrected after Jesus’ resurrection in Matthew 27:53 go to heaven? 
• 11:12 - How do I respond to the claim that Jesus was crucified on a Wednesday? See: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/crucifixion-wednesday See my article: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/the-timing-of-jesus-death 
• 15:38 - It sounds like Catholics disagree with Christ’s teaching of eternal security in John 5:24. Can we still perish even if we believe in Christ? See article: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/dont-take-eternal-life-for-granted 
• 19:48 - Why is the Catholic Church always in the defensive position when it comes to apologetics? 
• 24:23 - Why do we have to explain anything out of our faith? Why do we concentrate so much on defending the faith? 
• 30:20 - Can the terms priest and pastor be used interchangeably? 
• 34:28 - I heard a protestant say that Mt 12:32 has nothing to do with purgatory because there’s no forgiveness after we’re dead. How do I respond? 
•  42:24 - Why did Mary say “My God and My Savior” in Luke? 
•  46:49 - Is a crucifix a graven image that the bible condemns?