The Counsel of Trent #891 - The Justification 2x2 DEBATE (Horn/Akin vs. Nesan/Boyce)
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May 15, 2024 Catholic apologists debate Protestants on justification, faith, works, and grace. They delve into theological perspectives on justification, the mosaic law, baptismal regeneration, salvation in Protestant denominations, purgatory, faith, works, and salvation interplay, and the early church's perspective on justification. The conversation also explores eternal life, church belonging, gifts and callings in Romans, sacraments, belief, obedience, and salvation in John's teachings, the salvation of Judas, qualities for salvation, and the peril of distorting grace.
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Common Ground On Justification
- The early discussion shows wide agreement that justification is by grace through faith, not merited by preceding works.
- Catholic and many Protestant formulations converge when 'faith alone' is understood as faith formed by charity.
Saving Faith Produces Evident Works
- Samuel emphasizes saving faith is a divine gift that produces repentance and good works as evidence.
- He argues this faith is permanent in its promise and results in godly living and sacramental participation.
How 'Faith Alone' Can Be Shared
- Jimmy Akin explains 'faith alone' isn't biblical wording but can be affirmed if it means faith formed by love.
- He cites Council of Trent annex and Pope Benedict to show compatible interpretations across traditions.