Additional information
by Leonardo De Chirico (Author)
Todos tenemos amigos o familiares que se identifican como católicos. Muchos han sido bautizados, han asistido a misa durante años y afirman creer en Dios. Pero... cómo compartimos el evangelio con ellos cuando ya creen conocer a Jesús? Cómo hablar de la salvación por gracia cuando su fe está arraigada en rituales, tradición y autoridad religiosa fuera de la Escritura?
Dile a tu amigo católico es una guía clara, bíblica y profundamente respetuosa para creyentes que desean hablar de Jesús con verdad y amor. Este libro no busca debatir, sino comprender. A través de un lenguaje accesible, te equipa para discernir las diferencias esenciales entre el catolicismo romano y el evangelio bíblico, y para entablar conversaciones profundas sin generar confrontaciones innecesarias. Encontrarás respuestas a preguntas comunes como:- Qué enseña realmente la Iglesia Católica sobre la salvación?
- Son los católicos cristianos nacidos de nuevo?
- Cómo compartir el evangelio sin atacar ni confundir?
We all have friends or family members who identify as Catholic. Many have been baptized, have attended Mass for years, and claim to believe in God. But... how do we share the gospel with them when they already believe they know Jesus? How do we talk about salvation by grace when their faith is rooted in rituals, tradition, and religious authority outside of Scripture? Tell Your Catholic Friend is a clear, biblical, and deeply respectful guide for believers who want to speak about Jesus with truth and love. This book doesn't aim to argue, but to understand. Using accessible language, it equips you to discern the essential differences between Roman Catholicism and the biblical gospel--and to engage in meaningful conversations without causing unnecessary confrontation.
You'll find answers to common questions like:
- What does the Catholic Church really teach about salvation?
- Are Catholics born-again Christians?
- How can I share the gospel without attacking or confusing?
Author Biography
Leonardo De Chirico es el pastor de Breccia di Roma, una iglesia que ayudó a fundar en Roma en 2009. Se desempeñó como Vicepresidente de la Alianza Evangélica Italiana de 2003 a 2021 y ahora es presidente de la comisión teológica de la AEI. Anteriormente, Leonardo fundó y pastoreó una iglesia evangélica en Ferrara, Italia, desde 1997 hasta 2009. Obtuvo títulos en Historia (Universidad de Bolonia), Teología (ETCW, Bridgend, Gales) y Bioética (Universidad de Padua). Su doctorado es del King's College (Londres); fue publicado como Evangelical Theological Perspectives on Post-Vatican II Roman Catholicism. En 2015, publicó A Christian Pocket Guide to Papacy y A Christian Pocket Guide to Mary: Mother of God? a través de Christian Focus. Es profesor de Teología histórica en el Istituto di Formazione Evangelica e Documentazione en Padua, Italia. Además, Leonardo es el Director de la Reformanda Initiative, que tiene como objetivo equipar a líderes evangélicos para comprender y relacionarse mejor con el catolicismo romano, y el líder de la Rome Scholars & Leaders Network (RSLN).
Leonardo De Chirico is the pastor of Breccia di Roma, a church that he helped plant in Rome in 2009. He served as Vice Chairman of the Italian Evangelical Alliance from 2003-2021 and now serves as chairman for the theological commission of the IEA. Previously, Leonardo planted and pastored an evangelical church in Ferrara, Italy, from 1997 to 2009. He earned degrees in History (University of Bologna), Theology (ETCW, Bridgend, Wales) and Bioethics (University of Padova). His PhD is from King's College (London); it was published as Evangelical Theological Perspectives on Post-Vatican II Roman Catholicism. In 2015, he published A Christian Pocket Guide to Papacy and A Christian Pocket Guide to Mary: Mother of God? through Christian Focus. He is a lecturer of Historical Theology at Istituto di Formazione Evangelica e Documentazione in Padova, Italy. Additionally, Leonardo is the Director of the Reformanda Initiative, which aims to equip evangelical leaders to better understand and engage with Roman Catholicism, and the leader of the Rome Scholars & Leaders Network (RSLN).
