Question: Confused after debate with a Catholic — how to handle doctrinal confusion

Mike's first pastoral counsel: do not make theological decisions while confused. Identify the specific areas of confusion in writing (numbered list). Common source of confusion: Catholic apologists typically misrepresent sola scriptura. Sola scriptura does not mean the Bible is the only authority that exists; it means the Bible has authority over all other authorities. People often end up defending a position they do not actually hold.