Why I'm Not Roman Catholic–History of the 7 Sacraments #reformedtheology #catholicism #churchhistory
R Scott Clark
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12 March 2026
15 March 2026
Dr. R. Scott Clark explores the historical development of the seven sacraments and why the Reformation only recognizes the two instituted by Christ. He examines the Council of Trent and medieval debates to show how ecclesiastical practices evolved into dogma over time.
01:53 The Topic: Why I'm Not Roman Catholic (Sacraments)
02:15 The Council of Trent's Decree on 7 Sacraments (1547)
03:18 Challenging the Claim of Apostolic Tradition
04:10 Dominical vs. Ecclesiastical Sacraments
05:01 Lack of Scriptural Evidence for 5 Sacraments
05:48 The 9th Century Debate: Ratramnus vs. Radbertus
08:05 When Did the Church Move to 7 Sacraments?
09:34 The 2nd Council of Lyons (1274) and Formal Recognition
15:00 Conclusion: Psychological vs. Historical Facts