Does the Bible Really Say That?

Not only will reading Scripture daily enrich and nourish your soul but it will also provide you with solid answers to many of life's most urgent questions—from the Introduction. If you are less than familiar with the Bible, you might be surprised at what you'll find there. Is drinking alcohol a sin? Do Christians have an absolute assurance of salvation? Is the rosary really a biblical prayer? And what's up with the Rapture? Patrick Madrid leads the reader on an investigation of what Scripture has to say about these and many other topics, revealing, in the process, the biblical roots of much Catholic teaching. Does the Bible Really Say That? is a lively and practical guide that provides answers to issues faced by Catholics everywhere.

Not only will reading Scripture daily enrich and nourish your soul but it will also provide you with solid answers to many of life's most urgent questions—from the Introduction. If you are less than familiar with the Bible, you might be surprised at what you'll find there. Is drinking alcohol a sin? Do Christians have an absolute assurance of salvation? Is the rosary really a biblical prayer? And what's up with the Rapture? Patrick Madrid leads the reader on an investigation of what Scripture has to say about these and many other topics, revealing, in the process, the biblical roots of much Catholic teaching. Does the Bible Really Say That? is a lively and practical guide that provides answers to issues faced by Catholics everywhere.

Patrick Madrid is a best-selling author whose books include Search and Rescue, Pope Fiction, and the acclaimed Surprised by Truth series. A popular presenter of parish seminars on Catholic themes, he is the host of four EWTN television series and is the host of EWTN Radio's Thursday live show "Open Line." Patrick and his wife, Nancy, have been blessed with 11 happy and healthy children. They live in central Ohio.