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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ADVICE

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.
INSIGHT

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.
INSIGHT

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.
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