What is the real divide between Catholics and Protestants?

In Part 2 of our debate review, Jacob Vazquez is joined again by Michael Pagano to break down Jacob’s recent friendly debate with Roman Catholic historian Dr. Edmund Mazza. This time, we examine perhaps the most important disagreement between Roman Catholics and Protestants: How is a person justified before God?

Are we justified by faith alone in Christ alone, with good works flowing from our salvation? Or does final salvation involve our cooperation with God’s grace through works and the sacraments?

Michael and Jacob revisit the arguments from the debate and dig deeper into the Council of Trent, Sola Fide, faith and works, Martin Luther, Augustine, baptism, the Eucharist, John 6, John 15, eternal security, and assurance of salvation.

Along the way, we wrestle with some major questions:

• If Christ begins the work of salvation in us, who fails if we ultimately don’t persevere?

• Are good works the result of salvation or part of attaining eternal life?

• Is baptism necessary for justification?

• Does John 6 teach the Roman Catholic understanding of the Eucharist?

• Does John 15 teach that a genuine Christian can lose salvation?

• Can a Christian actually know that he or she is saved?

• What did early Christian writers such as Clement and Augustine say about justification, works, and perseverance?

Whether you are Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, or simply exploring Christianity, we hope this conversation encourages you to examine these questions carefully, charitably, and ultimately in light of Scripture.

What do you think is the real divide between Catholics and Protestants on justification? Let us know in the comments.

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