Subject: Do Jesus and Paul agree on salv by faith |
Bible Note: Emmaus, you asked for Catholic documentation on the issue of soteriology. Please explain the following statements. Is one saved and justified by Christ alone, faith alone , grace alone or does one need additional "help" i.e sacraments, works that can only be given by one church body?The bible is clear, one is saved by Christ alone and not by any church or institution. That begs the question, are we trusting in what was once done for us by Christ or in the liturgy, tradition, sacraments of a Church? "All our righteousness is like filthy rags" Is 64:6 Titus 3:5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit. The following is but one of many examples on an istitution that says otherwise. 15. "The second part of the Catechism explains how God's SALVATION, accomplished once for all through Christ Jesus and the Holy Spirit, is made present in the sacred actions of the Church's liturgy (Section One), especially in the seven sacraments (Section Two). " To view the context, please visit http://www.christusrex.org/www1/CDHN/prologue.html#STRUCTURE 95. "'It is clear therefore that, in the supremely wise arrangement of God, sacred Tradition, Sacred Scripture and the Magisterium of the Church are so connected and associated that one of them cannot stand without the others. Working together, each in its own way, under the action of the one Holy Spirit, they all contribute effectively to the SALVATION of souls.'[DV 10 # 3.]" To view the context, please visit http://www.christusrex.org/www1/CDHN/profess3.html#INTERPRETATION I will still be sending you additional documentation. A video specificaly, but have yet to receive it. Secure in Him, Brad |