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Hello everyone!
I listened to someone recently (of the Catholic persuasion) explaining what was wrong with the protestant explanation of justification by faith alone. He mixed up regeneration with sanctification, and it was very confusing to say the least. He came to the conclusion that Protestants contradict themselves on the topic, but his presentation was misrepresenting Protestantism! As a Protestant, I don't want to misrepresent Catholics. Straw-manning each other won't do any good.
I want to keep this conversation as friendly as possible. Here are a couple questions to get started:
1. Do all Catholic priests agree with the anathema (regarding salvation by faith alone) statement put out by the Vatican in their catechism?
2. Most Protestants see works as evidence of an active faith. Basically, if you are in Christ you will have good works (Ephesians 2:10) Do all Catholics believe their works add to their salvation.
Feel free to answer or add any thoughts pertaining to the subject matter. Go!
I listened to someone recently (of the Catholic persuasion) explaining what was wrong with the protestant explanation of justification by faith alone. He mixed up regeneration with sanctification, and it was very confusing to say the least. He came to the conclusion that Protestants contradict themselves on the topic, but his presentation was misrepresenting Protestantism! As a Protestant, I don't want to misrepresent Catholics. Straw-manning each other won't do any good.
I want to keep this conversation as friendly as possible. Here are a couple questions to get started:
1. Do all Catholic priests agree with the anathema (regarding salvation by faith alone) statement put out by the Vatican in their catechism?
2. Most Protestants see works as evidence of an active faith. Basically, if you are in Christ you will have good works (Ephesians 2:10) Do all Catholics believe their works add to their salvation.
Feel free to answer or add any thoughts pertaining to the subject matter. Go!