Articles by Paul Derengowski, Ph.D.

Book of Romans: Episode 4: Longing for Rome

The Apostle Paul had made numerous plans to visit Rome, but had been thwarted each time. Paul makes it evidence that, perhaps, this time, he was going to make it. He longed to see the Roman Christians, even though this was one church that he never started. What he wanted…


Book of Romans: Episode 3: What a Greeting!

The Apostle Paul was one of the most prolific writers in the New Testament. His greeting to the Romans Christians in Romans 1:1-7 is the most outstanding of any of his letters. It is literally chocked full of theological information and personal insight unseen anywhere else. In it Paul not…


The JWs Came Calling Today—Again

That’s right. The Jehovah’s Witnesses stopped by my door early this morning to talk with me about the Kingdom of God. Of course, I was asked whether I had ever thought about such a thing, to which I replied, “All the time.” I think “Amy,” the JW at my door,…


The Book of Romans: Episode 2: The Apostle Paul

The Apostle Paul is the author of Romans; very few, if any, dispute that fact. But, what do we really know about Paul and where do we get our information? Also, what about the critics of Paul? Was Paul a loose canon and a renegade when it came to his…


The Book of Romans: Episode 1: Introduction

The Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans is the most profound, insightful, and theologically stimulating treatise in the New Testament. Not only have individual lives been transformed by reading it, whole cultures have been “Reformed” by putting into practice its instruction. In a world where so many people are clamoring…


Why Not Roman Catholicism? Tradition and the Bible (Cont.)

In Part 3 in this series of podcasts about Roman Catholicism, Dr. Paul takes a look at the Roman Catholic doctrine of Tradition and the Bible. As will become evident, despite all the ”lip service” concerning the Bible, the Roman Catholic Church actually subordinates the Bible beneath its ”Traditions.” In…


Why Not Roman Catholicism? Tradition and the Bible

In Part 3 in this series of podcasts about Roman Catholicism, Dr. Paul takes a look at the Roman Catholic doctrine of Tradition and the Bible. As will become evident, despite all the ”lip service” concerning the Bible, the Roman Catholic Church actually subordinates the Bible beneath its ”Traditions.” In…


Why Not Roman Catholicism? Pretentious Priesthood and Accursed Gospel

Dr. Paul continues his analysis and explanation answering the question on why Roman Catholicism is not a viable option for those who might consider it a fair representation of Christianity. First, he looks at Roman Catholicism’s priesthood, which has absolutely no resemblance to the priesthood found in the Old Testament,…


Why Not Roman Catholicism? The Quadrinity and False Jesus

There are billions of human beings that are a part of the Roman Catholic Church. Millions of others are contemplating on joining the RCC this year, mainly because they believe that Roman Catholicism offers the closest option of being authentic Christianity. But, is that necessarily the case? Is Roman Catholicism…


Reconstructing the Deconstructionist: Part 3

Dr. Paul finishes his critique of the deconstructionist fad by discussing four faulty presuppositions that drive it. 1. Pastoral/church leader neglect in equipping the saints for the work of the ministry. 2. Damning biblical illiteracy among those who claim to be “Christians.” 3. Falsely assuming that “good works” are what…