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What Must I Do to Be Saved? Catholicism and the Doctrine of Justification | Prof. Francis Beckwith

Jun 5, 2024
Prof. Francis Beckwith, an expert in Catholicism, dives into the differences between Catholic and Protestant beliefs on justification, exploring concepts like praying to saints and purgatory. He delves into the historical context of the Reformation, Martin Luther's actions, and the impact on views of purgatory and post-baptismal sin. The discussion also focuses on the interpretation of Abraham's justification by faith in Romans 4 and the multi-faceted concept of justification in Catholicism, involving ongoing actions, obedience, grace, and salvation.
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  • Catholicism sees justification as a continuous transformative journey, integrating justification and sanctification.
  • Protestants emphasize a forensic declaration of righteousness, contrasting with Catholics' belief in infused righteousness and a both-and approach to grace.

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Catholic Doctrine of Justification

The speaker discusses his journey back to the Catholic Church, focusing on the doctrine of justification. He highlights four initial issues that hindered his return, including the Eucharist, penance, apostolic succession, and the doctrine of justification. The difficulty he initially faced was with the Doctrine of Justification, which changed as he embraced other Catholic doctrines, making it easier to assess the doctrine of justification.

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