
Called to Communion Engaging Faith Alone
Nov 27, 2025
Dive into a Thanksgiving-themed conversation that offers a blend of deep theology and light-hearted family stories. Engage with compelling arguments against faith alone and discover historical perspectives on biblical interpretations. Hear personal anecdotes about Thanksgiving traditions, along with recommendations for welcoming back fallen-away Catholics. Explore the nuances of tattoos, Eucharistic miracles, and the significance of praying the Our Father. End on a reflective note about justice, evangelism, and the mysteries surrounding end times.
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Begin With Relationship Building
- Establish a positive, friendly rapport before debating faith to make dialogue productive.
- Avoid polemical head-to-heads and prioritize genuine, open conversation when engaging believers in justification discussions.
Historical Context Of 'Faith Alone'
- The phrase "justified by faith alone" is a thick claim tied to an atonement theory and historical reading of Paul.
- Early churches never adopted Luther's formulation, suggesting the Protestant sense is not the obvious biblical meaning.
Paul's Meaning Of Justification
- Paul opposes justification by the Mosaic law, not by moral transformation itself.
- Faith brings the Holy Spirit and moral transformation that fulfills the law, says Dr. Anders.








