You hit the nail on the head! The argument of Protestantism is based on their own false interpretation of the Gospel and Paul's letters. The Catholic Church never taught that salvation is earned by good works - that's THEIR misunderstanding! Salvation is a gift of God's grace and our works are a fruit of our faith in Christ. As Saint James would say: "Faith without works is fruitless."
Thank you for your thoughtful comment! You’re absolutely right that the Catholic Church teaches salvation is a gift of grace and that our good works flow naturally from a living faith in Christ. As you pointed out, St. James beautifully reminds us that "faith without works is dead" (James 2:26).
Many Protestants hold a sincere love for Scripture and Christ, and dialogue can help us grow closer to understanding the fullness of His teaching. Thank you for emphasizing this important distinction and for contributing to this ongoing conversation!
You hit the nail on the head! The argument of Protestantism is based on their own false interpretation of the Gospel and Paul's letters. The Catholic Church never taught that salvation is earned by good works - that's THEIR misunderstanding! Salvation is a gift of God's grace and our works are a fruit of our faith in Christ. As Saint James would say: "Faith without works is fruitless."
Thank you for your thoughtful comment! You’re absolutely right that the Catholic Church teaches salvation is a gift of grace and that our good works flow naturally from a living faith in Christ. As you pointed out, St. James beautifully reminds us that "faith without works is dead" (James 2:26).
Many Protestants hold a sincere love for Scripture and Christ, and dialogue can help us grow closer to understanding the fullness of His teaching. Thank you for emphasizing this important distinction and for contributing to this ongoing conversation!