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| − | + | The doctrine of justification by faith plus works is the teaching that a person is saved by both his good works and also faith in Jesus Christ's atoning death. This is taught in the Roman Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox Churches. This issue was one of the main issues causing the [[Reformation]]. Protestant churches today teach that a person is saved by faith in Christ alone. | |
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| + | The doctrine of justification by faith plus works is the teaching that a person is saved by both his good works and also faith in Jesus Christ's atoning death. This is taught in the Roman Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox Churches. This issue was one of the main issues causing the [[Reformation]]. Protestant churches today teach that a person is saved by faith in Christ alone. | ||
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Revision as of 11:19, 21 June 2007
Synopsis
The doctrine of justification by faith plus works is the teaching that a person is saved by both his good works and also faith in Jesus Christ's atoning death. This is taught in the Roman Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox Churches. This issue was one of the main issues causing the Reformation. Protestant churches today teach that a person is saved by faith in Christ alone.
Contents
Related topics
Comments, Personal Articles, Studies and Sermons
Justification by faith plus works (discussion) (For short comments and opinions)
- Grace - Justification by faith alone (G.G.)
- Catholicism teaches justification by faith plus works (justforcatholics.org)
For related quotations see Justification by faith plus works (quotes)
Main article
The doctrine of justification by faith plus works is the teaching that a person is saved by both his good works and also faith in Jesus Christ's atoning death. This is taught in the Roman Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox Churches. This issue was one of the main issues causing the Reformation. Protestant churches today teach that a person is saved by faith in Christ alone.
Arguments for and against
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