Understanding Justification and Faith Alone

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The chapter explores the concept of justification and the importance of faith alone in relation to salvation. It discusses the differences between the reformers' view of grace and the perspective held by medieval scholars and the Roman Catholic Church. The chapter emphasizes that justification is not a process, but a once-and-for-all declaration of righteousness for the sake of Christ alone.

How do we receive and rest in God’s righteousness? This question propelled the Reformers forward, confronting Rome’s insistence that justification is something believers must cooperate to receive. Instead, they proclaimed sola fide, or “through faith alone.” In this episode of White Horse Inn, hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Walter Strickland discuss the doctrine of justification by faith alone and consider the role of good works in the Christian’s life.