Citywide Call-in Bible Answers #12: (James White): Catholicism, Two Babylons, Baptism

"In Defense of the Faith" aired for 15 years on public access television in Austin, Texas to over 300,000 households. The premise for the show was very simple, to answer people's questions & arguments (Jude 3) concerning the Bible & to consistently present the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This particular broadcast consists of special guest James White of Alpha & Omega Ministries (www.AOMin.org) who is the author of many books (although this broadcast was done when he was young & had not written as many books yet) sitting in for Larry Wessels.
Questions dealt with in this broadcast:

1. Is there assurance of salvation in Roman Catholicism concerning going to heaven?
2. Is the book "The Two Babylons" by Alexander Hislop a scholarly piece of research or is it a questionable resource with deficiencies?
3. How do you deal with people who believe in water baptism for salvation (baptismal regeneration) who use the typical verses such as Acts 2:38, John 3:5, etc.?
4. How do you witness to a Roman Catholic understanding that there are many different types of Roman Catholics such as backsliders, non practicing Roman Catholics, nominal Roman Catholics, slightly committed Romanists, more committed Romanists & highly committed Romanists of either liberal or conservative bents?
5. What is the difference between true Biblical Christianity and the more politically correct Liberal & Social Christianity?
6. How do you explain the explosion of Marian apparitions across the world?
7. What is the definition of a true Christian as opposed to a Mormon, Jehovah's Witness, politicians such as Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton or others who may claim the Christian label?