In “Lectures on the Doctrine of Justification” (1838) John Henry Newman maps out an alternative to the competing claims of justification by faith vs. justification by works. Continue reading “Lectures on Justification by John Henry Newman”
Category: soteriology
Eternal salvation cannot be bought
People cannot be redeemed with money. The ransom for a life is costly. No payment is ever enough. Continue reading “Eternal salvation cannot be bought”
Saved by faith and grace
The Bible tells us we are saved by faith and God’s grace, and not by our own works. Continue reading “Saved by faith and grace”
Doers of the law will be justified
We Christians say salvation is by faith. Yet the New Testament calls us to put our faith into action. Otherwise our faith is worthless. Continue reading “Doers of the law will be justified”
“Cur Deus Homo” by Anselm of Canterbury
Why did God the Son become a man? Anselm of Canterbury proposes it was to satisfy the wrath of God the Father. Continue reading ““Cur Deus Homo” by Anselm of Canterbury”
The blood of Jesus washes away our sins
We Christians often talk about our sins being washed away by the blood of Jesus Christ. Where does this thoroughly Christian idea come from? Continue reading “The blood of Jesus washes away our sins”
The 95 Theses by Dr. Martin Luther
The Ninety-Five Theses were written by Martin Luther in 1517 and are widely regarded as the initial catalyst for the Protestant Reformation. Continue reading “The 95 Theses by Dr. Martin Luther”