[RoosterRedux]

Thank you for explaining.

I think you are making a quantum leap of an assumption if you conclude that he hasn't based his understanding on everything known since the death and resurrection of our Lord (and before), including all writings of the early church fathers.

Just because Catholics know nothing about Protestant writings doesn't mean that Protestants haven't studied what was said and published before the Reformation (if that is what you are referring to).

MacArthur's problems with Catholicism relate mostly to the Papacy and the unbiblical syncretism of goddess worship. Not to Scriptural theology.

[af_vet_1981]

Just because Catholics know nothing about Protestant writings … would, it seems to me, constitute making a quantum leap of an assumption.

The Protestant movement has as much authority as the Samaritan movement. Both separated from the earlier flock and argued for their interpretations. Neither have succession authority. Jesus loves anyone who comes to the Father through Him, so there will be some Samaritans, some Protestants, and some Catholics in the Kingdom, Jews and Gentiles.