Tag: justification by faith
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Reading Luther’s Large Catechism as a Catholic:What the Reformation Did—and Did Not Leave Behind
CatholicG33k | Catholic Apologetics, Church History, and the Sacraments A careful Catholic reading of Martin Luther’s own catechism reveals important sacramental continuities with the ancient Church—and equally important disagreements over justification, the Eucharistic sacrifice, ecclesial authority, and the meaning of Tradition. Scripture for Meditation: John 3:5; John 6:56; 1 Timothy 3:15; Philippians 2:12–13 There is…
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How Can I Be Saved? When “Faith Alone” Says More Than Scripture Does
A Catholic Rebuke of Answering Catholics on Salvation, Justification, Baptism, and Good Works Patrick O’Brien’s Answering Catholics asks the most important question a sinner can ask: “How can I be saved?” That question deserves a serious biblical answer. And to Patrick’s credit, his article begins with several truths Catholics wholeheartedly confess. Man cannot save himself.…