After The Fact: 40 Questions About Roman Catholicism with Dr. Gregg Allison

Kyle Worley is joined by Dr. Gregg Allison to answer the question, how do Roman Catholics respond to Romans 5:1?

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• How do Roman Catholics respond to Romans 5:1 and broadly the doctrine of justification?
• Do Roman Catholics believe justification is a process?
• Are justification and sanctification tied together in Roman Catholic view?

Helpful Definitions:

Justification:

• Roman Catholic: Is not only the remission or the forgiveness of sins but also the sanctification and renewal of the inner person. - The Council of Trent
• Protestant: Is God’s declaration that we are not guilty but righteous instead because the righteousness of Christ is credited to our account.

Guest Bio:

Dr. Gregg Allison is a professor of Christian Theology at Southern Seminary. Prior to joining the faculty of Southern, Dr. Allison was a professor at Western Seminary, and prior to that He served with campus crusade for Christ for 18 years, was a missionary in Italy and Switzerland. Dr. Allison is the author of numerous books including: Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine, Sojourners and Strangers: The Doctrine of the Church, and Roman Catholic Theology and Practice: An Evangelical Assessment. On top of writing and teaching, Dr. Allison serves as a pastor at Sojourn Community Church East in Louisville, KY.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Romans 5:1

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