First Things Blogcast #4: Catholics vs. Evangelicals on Justification
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Join us as we talk about the recent discussions concerning Roman Catholic and Evangelical relations. Here we will discuss why Catholics believe in justification by faith and works. (Or at least we will try to get to it!)
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Joint Declaration on Justification: Lutherans and Catholics
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CMWoodall on 25 Jul 2007 at 3:31 pm #
No Fair!
You only ended up saying that we agree on essentials and differ on particulars.
But that only glosses the issue.
Salvation come from Christ, yes, but what is the agency or avenue through which we get it?
So how is “placing my personal faith in Christ” not a work in itself?
I call this the evangelical sacrament of personal faith (faith alone, alone, alone). This is how you gain grace, personal faith alone. How is this not a work of the individual, how is this not cooperation with the Holy Spirit?
C Michael Patton on 25 Jul 2007 at 4:58 pm #
That is why you must be an Evangelical Calvinist
Solves all issues and brings harmony to all of existence. You know that Chris.
C Michael Patton on 25 Jul 2007 at 4:58 pm #
By the way…you used to be one
kurtvader on 26 Jul 2007 at 12:16 am #
Michael,
Evangelical Calvinist? Solves problems but creates new ones
Why not be a true original Evangelical - be Lutheran
Kurt
C Michael Patton on 26 Jul 2007 at 12:52 am #
Dang…I knew you were going to say that. OK, will do.