Theology on Mission S10: E10 Beyond The Salvation Wars: Rethinking Salvation with Matthew Bates
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Mar 7, 2025 Matthew Bates, a New Testament professor at Northern Seminary and author of 'Beyond the Salvation Wars,' joins the conversation to challenge conventional views on salvation. He argues that reducing the gospel to 'justification by faith' oversimplifies its richness. Bates emphasizes the necessity of allegiance to King Jesus, reshaping how both Protestants and Catholics perceive salvation. He also critiques current discipleship approaches and invites churches to foster a culture of gospel allegiance, integrating deeper spiritual commitments into their practices.
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Justification by Faith: A Benefit, Not the Gospel
- Justification by faith is true but not the entire gospel.
- It's a benefit of the gospel, not the gospel itself, and Christ's victory applies to the whole body.
Contextual Justification by Faith
- The focus on justification by faith arose from a specific context in the medieval period.
- It was a valid entry point then, but now we need a wider lens.
Agreement on the Core Gospel
- Despite their rhetoric, Protestants and Catholics agree on the core gospel.
- This agreement centers around Jesus as the saving King.
