Nathaniel Peters

Dr. Nathaniel Peters, Director of the Morningside Institute and a theology expert, dives deep into the contrasting views of grace and justification held by Martin Luther and Thomas Aquinas. He discusses how their perspectives shaped the Protestant Reformation, illuminating Aquinas's notion of transformative grace through works versus Luther's focus on faith and divine grace as an external justification. The conversation uncovers the profound implications these theological differences have on our understanding of salvation.

Prof. Nathaniel Peters discusses medieval theology, including the evolution of theological thought, depiction of the Nativity scene, Catherine of Siena, Eucharistic theology, the Trinity, and the importance of immersing in faith, liturgy, Scripture, and prayer.

Dr. Nathaniel Peters, an expert on St. John Henry Newman, discusses the interplay between faith and doubt, explores the rationality of belief in God, delves into Newman's life journey and impactful preaching, and analyzes Newman's views on faith, reason, love, and obedience.