"Why Do Catholics Bow to Statues?" Theologian Responds

In today's episode of "Scripture and the Internet", Dr. John Bergsma answers questions about Sacred Scripture from Facebook:

0:10 - Where is the Trinity in the bible?
4:23 - Why does the Transfiguration matter in the Bible?
6:34 - Why do Catholic bow to statues? Isn't that like bowing down to idols?
8:02 - What is the Catholic Church's position on speaking in tongues?

This video is meant to be a starting point to learning more in depth answers to all questions about sacred scripture. We encourage you to look into the resources provided below to have a more full understanding of the answers to the questions presented today.

General Resources:

-Cross-Examined: Catholic Responses to the World’s Questions (Emmaus Road, 2021 | Fr. Carter Griffin)
-The Creed: Professing the Faith through the Ages (Emmaus Road, 2016 | Scott Hahn)
-Ask the Bishop: Questions and Answers Over the Years (Emmaus Road, 2020 | Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton)
-Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: New Testament (Ignatius Press, 2010 | Scott Hahn & Curtis Mitch)
-A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: The Old Testament (Ignatius Press, 2018 | Brant Pitre & John Bergsma)
-Bible Basics for Catholics: A New Picture of Salvation History (Ave Maria Press, 2015 | John Bergsma)
-New Testament Basics for Catholics (Ave Maria Press, 2015 | John Bergsma)
-Theology for Beginners (Angelico Press, 2013 | Frank Sheed)

Ecumenical Church Councils That Helped Define the Trinity:

-Council of Nicaea (325 A.D.)
-Council of Constantinople (381 A.D.)
-Council of Ephesus (431 A.D.)

Resources on the Trinity:
https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia...
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/onl...

On Worshipping Statues:
https://www.catholic.com/tract/do-cat...

The Transfiguration in Scripture: Matthew 17:1–8; Mark 9:2–8; Luke 9:28–36

St. Paul on Speaking in Tongues: 1 Corinthians 12:29-30

Scriptures Showing Jesus is God: John 1:18; John 5:18; John 10:30; John 8:58; John 17:21; Philippians 2:5-6; Colossians 2:9-10; etc.

Scriptures Showing the Holy Spirit is God: Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14;