32 - Faith, Works, and Justification

How are we saved? Through faith, works, or both? What is grace? Can I earn grace or is it just a free gift from God?

Today we wrap up our introduction to Catholic morality by looking at one of the most significant areas of division between Catholics and Protestants.

This episode covers Part Three, Section One, Chapter Three of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1949-2055).

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References and further reading/listening/viewing:

• The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 1949-2055

• Prayer for Christian Unity

• James 2:14-26

• Ephesians 2:8-9

• John 15:5

• Romans 8:29

• Mark 10:17-23

• 1 Corinthians 12:1-12

• The Compendium of the Catechism pt. 424

• Martin Luther, "Preface to the Letter of St. Paul to the Romans"

• Martin Luther, The Bondage of the Will  

• Tom Nash, "The Reformers’ Distorted View of Salvation", Catholic Answers

• Tom Nash, "Catholic and Protestant Views on Justification and Sanctification" Catholic Answers

• Mark Brumley, "Is Justification Ongoing?" Catholic Answers.

• Tim Staples, "Justification: Process or One-Time Deal?" Catholic Answers.

• The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Justification"

• The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Charismata"

• Pope Leo XIII, Libertas

• Jacques Philippe, Interior Freedom

• Jacques Philippe "Freedom"

• Aleteia, "What is the difference between the Catholic and Protestant understandings of grace?"

• Peter Kreeft, Catholic Christianity

• Fr Mike Schmitz, "Do All Good People Go to Heaven?"

• Gerard Manley Hopkins "As Kingfishers Catch Fire"