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“The Protestant tradition erred in dividing faith and works. In the 16th century, Protestants claimed that we are saved by “faith alone.” Faith is never alone. It always brings effects with it.”

That isn’t the case. ...

Is that an indication of a general acceptance by Protestants that one is not saved by "faith alone." ?
or is that a personal point of view ?
71 posted on 01/07/2019 5:32:17 AM PST by af_vet_1981 (The bus came by and I got on, That's when it all began.)
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To: af_vet_1981

Is that an indication of a general acceptance by Protestants that one is not saved by “faith alone.” ?
or is that a personal point of view ?

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And once again, you don’t even bother to ascertain what Protestants believe and instead start attacking your fake Roman strawmen.

Sad.

The truth of the matter is that we are saved by grace alone through faith alone, but saving faith always produces works.

But if Roman Catholics would ever admit that’s what Protestants believe, they’d lose one of their favorite talking points.


74 posted on 01/07/2019 7:25:49 AM PST by Luircin
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To: af_vet_1981
Is that an indication of a general acceptance by Protestants that one is not saved by "faith alone." ?

Which refers to what actually appropriates justification, the faith that effects works by the Spirit, versus the merit of works, and of faith being counted for righteousness, and becoming actually becoming good enough in heart and character to enter Heaven, as per so much Catholic teaching.

121 posted on 01/08/2019 11:27:12 AM PST by daniel1212 (Trust the risen Lord Jesus to save you as a damned and destitute sinner + be baptized + follow Him)
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