This compact book outlines the controversies andimplications of the central debate of the Reformation: justification by faith alone.Luther said that the doctrine of justificationby faith alone is "the article upon which the church stands orfalls." R. C. Sproul follows Luther's lead in his concise andcompelling work, now repackaged and republished. Justified byFaith Alone surveys the main tenets of the doctrine ofjustification in Roman Catholicism and evangelicalism. Sproul iscareful to accurately represent Catholic beliefs and observes thatwhile both traditions agree that faith is necessary forjustification, the difference lies in whether faith alone issufficient. He explores problems with the Catholic doctrine andchampions the sole sufficiency of Christ for our salvation.Effective and engaging, Sproul does not shyaway from difficult theological terms and ideas, but capably guidesreaders through this famous doctrinal dispute. To those who decrythe doctrines of imputation and justification by faith alone as"legal fiction," Sproul warns that nothing less than the centralmessage of the gospel is at stake.
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This compact book outlines the controversies andimplications of the central debate of the Reformation: justification by faith alone.Luther said that the doctrine of justificationby faith alone is "the article upon which the church stands orfalls." R. C. Sproul follows Luther's lead in his concise andcompelling work, now repackaged and republished. Justified byFaith Alone surveys the main tenets of the doctrine ofjustification in Roman Catholicism and evangelicalism. Sproul iscareful to accurately represent Catholic beliefs and observes thatwhile both traditions agree that faith is necessary forjustification, the difference lies in whether faith alone issufficient. He explores problems with the Catholic doctrine andchampions the sole sufficiency of Christ for our salvation.Effective and engaging, Sproul does not shyaway from difficult theological terms and ideas, but capably guidesreaders through this famous doctrinal dispute. To those who decrythe doctrines of imputation and justification by faith alone as"legal fiction," Sproul warns that nothing less than the centralmessage of the gospel is at stake.
Imprint | Crossway Books |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | April 2010 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | April 2010 |
Authors | R. C. Sproul |
Dimensions | 186 x 149 x 4mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 57 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4335-1556-9 |
Barcode | 9781433515569 |
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LSN | 1-4335-1556-3 |