The Thomistic Institute What Must I Do to Be Saved? Catholicism and the Doctrine of Justification | Prof. Francis Beckwith
Mar 5, 2020
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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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Catholic Doctrine and the Path to Concluding the Catholic View
02:31 • 2min
Justification in Catholicism and Protestantism
04:57 • 28min
Interpretation of Abraham's Justification by Faith in Romans 4
32:35 • 2min
Understanding Justification in Catholicism
34:54 • 16min