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	'''Sola fide'''--"by faith alone"--is one of [[solas\|five "sola" slogans of the Prostestant schismatics.]] Luther added the word "alone" to his translation of [ Romans 3:28:] "For we consider that a person is justified by faith ''[alone]'' apart from works of the law."		'''Sola fide''' — "by faith alone" — is one of [[solas\|five "sola" slogans of the Prostestant schismatics.]] Luther added the word "alone" to his translation of [ Romans 3:28:] "For we consider that a person is justified by faith ''[alone]'' apart from works of the law."

	The Catholic view, by contrast, is that "faith without works is dead" [http://www.usccb.org/nab/bible/james/james2.htm#v26 (James 2:26).] Luther denigrated the letter to James on theological grounds, and [[Canon_of_the_New_Testament#Luther.27s_Attempt_to_Discard_New_Testament_books\|treated it as apocryphal]] (along with Hebrews, Jude, and the Book of Revelation).		The Catholic view, by contrast, is that "faith without works is dead" [http://www.usccb.org/nab/bible/james/james2.htm#v26 (James 2:26).] Luther denigrated the letter to James on theological grounds, and [[Canon_of_the_New_Testament#Luther.27s_Attempt_to_Discard_New_Testament_books\|treated it as apocryphal]] (along with Hebrews, Jude, and the Book of Revelation).
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	:: In [Luther's] [http://www.bible-researcher.com/luther01.html ''Open Letter on Translating,''] he wrote<nowiki>:</nowiki>		:: In [Luther's] [http://www.bible-researcher.com/luther01.html ''Open Letter on Translating,''] he wrote<nowiki>:</nowiki>

	::: I know very well that in Romans 3 the word ''solum'' is not in the Greek or Latin text — the papists did not have to teach me that. It is fact that the letters s-o-l-a are not there. And these blockheads stare at them like cows at a new gate, while at the same time they do not recognize that it conveys the sense of the text -- if the translation is to be clear and vigorous [''klar und gewaltiglich''], it belongs there.'		::: I know very well that in Romans 3 the word ''solum'' is not in the Greek or Latin text — the papists did not have to teach me that. It is fact that the letters s-o-l-a are not there. And these blockheads stare at them like cows at a new gate, while at the same time they do not recognize that it conveys the sense of the text — if the translation is to be clear and vigorous [''klar und gewaltiglich''], it belongs there.'

	::: But I will return to the subject at hand. If your papist wishes to make a great fuss about the word ''sola'' (alone), say this to him: “Dr. Martin Luther will have it so, and he says that a papist and a donkey are the same thing.” ''Sic volo, sic iubeo, sit pro ratione voluntas'' [“I will it, I command it, my will is reason enough.”]. For we are not going to be students and disciples of the papists. Rather, we will become their teachers and judges. For once, we also are going to be proud and brag, with these blockheads; and just as Paul brags against his mad raving saints, I will brag against these donkeys of mine!		::: But I will return to the subject at hand. If your papist wishes to make a great fuss about the word ''sola'' (alone), say this to him: “Dr. Martin Luther will have it so, and he says that a papist and a donkey are the same thing.” ''Sic volo, sic iubeo, sit pro ratione voluntas'' [“I will it, I command it, my will is reason enough.”]. For we are not going to be students and disciples of the papists. Rather, we will become their teachers and judges. For once, we also are going to be proud and brag, with these blockheads; and just as Paul brags against his mad raving saints, I will brag against these donkeys of mine!
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	== Prevenient grace and saving faith ==		== Prevenient grace and saving faith ==
	God does not act on us as passive objects to be manipulated by His sovereign power. His grace invites the response of faith from us--He intends and desires that we co-operate with Him in our salvation and sanctification. The gift of grace always comes first; our faith is a ''response'' to God's initiative.		God does not act on us as passive objects to be manipulated by His sovereign power. His grace invites the response of faith from us — He intends and desires that we co-operate with Him in our salvation and sanctification. The gift of grace always comes first; our faith is a ''response'' to God's initiative.

	=== Catechism ===		=== Catechism ===
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	Faith should bear [[Fruits\|good fruit.]]		Faith should bear [[Fruits\|good fruit.]]

	It is good to be good. Our goodness is a gift to us from God's goodness--we participate in God's goodness through His mercy. He loves us because ''He'' is so good, not because we are so good.		It is good to be good. Our goodness is a gift to us from God's goodness — we participate in God's goodness through His mercy. He loves us because ''He'' is so good, not because we are so good.

	=== Work heartily ===		=== Work heartily ===

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	:: In [Luther's] [http://www.bible-researcher.com/luther01.html ''Open Letter on Translating,''] he wrote<nowiki>:</nowiki>		:: In [Luther's] [http://www.bible-researcher.com/luther01.html ''Open Letter on Translating,''] he wrote<nowiki>:</nowiki>

	::: I know very well that in Romans 3 the word ''solum'' is not in the Greek or Latin text ~~â€”~~ the papists did not have to teach me that. It is fact that the letters s-o-l-a are not there. And these blockheads stare at them like cows at a new gate, while at the same time they do not recognize that it conveys the sense of the text -- if the translation is to be clear and vigorous [''klar und gewaltiglich''], it belongs there.'		::: I know very well that in Romans 3 the word ''solum'' is not in the Greek or Latin text — the papists did not have to teach me that. It is fact that the letters s-o-l-a are not there. And these blockheads stare at them like cows at a new gate, while at the same time they do not recognize that it conveys the sense of the text -- if the translation is to be clear and vigorous [''klar und gewaltiglich''], it belongs there.'

	::: But I will return to the subject at hand. If your papist wishes to make a great fuss about the word ''sola'' (alone), say this to him: “Dr. Martin Luther will have it so, and he says that a papist and a donkey are the same thing.” ''Sic volo, sic iubeo, sit pro ratione voluntas'' [“I will it, I command it, my will is reason enough.”]. For we are not going to be students and disciples of the papists. Rather, we will become their teachers and judges. For once, we also are going to be proud and brag, with these blockheads; and just as Paul brags against his mad raving saints, I will brag against these donkeys of mine!		::: But I will return to the subject at hand. If your papist wishes to make a great fuss about the word ''sola'' (alone), say this to him: “Dr. Martin Luther will have it so, and he says that a papist and a donkey are the same thing.” ''Sic volo, sic iubeo, sit pro ratione voluntas'' [“I will it, I command it, my will is reason enough.”]. For we are not going to be students and disciples of the papists. Rather, we will become their teachers and judges. For once, we also are going to be proud and brag, with these blockheads; and just as Paul brags against his mad raving saints, I will brag against these donkeys of mine!

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	* [http://usccb.org/bible/1jn/2 1 John 2:3-6]		* [http://usccb.org/bible/1jn/2 1 John 2:3-6]

	:: We can be sure that we know God only by '''keeping his commandments.''' Anyone who says, ~~â€˜I~~ know him', and does not keep his commandments, is a liar, refusing to admit the truth. But when anyone does obey what he has said, God's love comes to perfection in him. We can be sure that we are in God only when the one who claims to be living in him is living the same kind of life as Christ lived.		:: We can be sure that we know God only by '''keeping his commandments.''' Anyone who says, ‘I know him', and does not keep his commandments, is a liar, refusing to admit the truth. But when anyone does obey what he has said, God's love comes to perfection in him. We can be sure that we are in God only when the one who claims to be living in him is living the same kind of life as Christ lived.

	* [http://usccb.org/bible/1jn/ 1 John 1:5-10]		* [http://usccb.org/bible/1jn/ 1 John 1:5-10]

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	* 2 Peter 1:10-11		* 2 Peter 1:10-11

	:: "Brothers, you have been called and chosen: work all the harder to justify it. If you do all these things there is no danger that you will ever fall away. In this way you will be		:: "Brothers, you have been called and chosen: work all the harder to justify it. If you do all these things there is no danger that you will ever fall away. In this way you will be granted admittance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ."
	granted admittance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ."

	=== Actions Speak ===		=== Actions Speak ===

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	:: "If you invoke as Father him who judges impartially '''according to each oneâ€™s works,''' conduct yourselves with reverence during the time of your sojourning, realizing that you were ransomed from your futile conduct, handed on by your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold but with the precious blood of Christ as of a spotless unblemished lamb."		:: "If you invoke as Father him who judges impartially '''according to each oneâ€™s works,''' conduct yourselves with reverence during the time of your sojourning, realizing that you were ransomed from your futile conduct, handed on by your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold but with the precious blood of Christ as of a spotless unblemished lamb."

			* 2 Peter 1:10-11

			:: "Brothers, you have been called and chosen: work all the harder to justify it. If you do
			all these things there is no danger that you will ever fall away. In this way you will be
			granted admittance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ."

	=== Actions Speak ===		=== Actions Speak ===

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	* [http://usccb.org/bible/mt/5:16 Mt 5:16:] "You are the light of the world. Let your light shine before men, that they may see '''your good works''' and give glory to your heavenly Father."		* [http://usccb.org/bible/mt/5:16 Mt 5:16:] "You are the light of the world. Let your light shine before men, that they may see '''your good works''' and give glory to your heavenly Father."
	* Mt 7: Good fruit = good deeds. "By their '''good fruit''' (''good deeds!'') you will know them."		* Mt 7: Good fruit = good deeds. "By their '''good fruit''' (''good deeds!'') you will know them."
	* [http://usccb.org/bible/mt/19:16 Matthew 19:~~16â€“17~~:] "'Teacher, what '''good deed''' must I do, to have eternal life?'...'If you would enter life, keep the commandments.'"		* [http://usccb.org/bible/mt/19:16 Matthew 19:16-17:] "'Teacher, what '''good deed''' must I do, to have eternal life?'...'If you would enter life, keep the commandments.'"
	* Mt 25: the parable of the sheep and the goats.		* Mt 25: the parable of the sheep and the goats.

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	=== Kreeft ===		=== Kreeft ===

	:; [http://chnetwork.org/2011/10/hauled-aboard-the-ark-conversion-story-of-peter-kreeft/ "Hauled Aboard the Ark ~~â€“~~ Conversion Story of Peter Kreeft."]		:; [http://chnetwork.org/2011/10/hauled-aboard-the-ark-conversion-story-of-peter-kreeft/ "Hauled Aboard the Ark - Conversion Story of Peter Kreeft."]

	:: Catholicism taught that we are saved by faith, by grace, by Christ, however few Catholics understood this. And Protestants taught that true faith necessarily produces good works. The fundamental issue of the Reformation is '''an argument between the roots and the blossoms on the same flower.'''		:: Catholicism taught that we are saved by faith, by grace, by Christ, however few Catholics understood this. And Protestants taught that true faith necessarily produces good works. The fundamental issue of the Reformation is '''an argument between the roots and the blossoms on the same flower.'''
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	[http://www.biblechristiansociety.com/home.php ''Bible Christian Society'':]		[http://www.biblechristiansociety.com/home.php ''Bible Christian Society'':]

	# If assurance of salvation is true, then how can one be severed from Christ by being circumcised [http://www.usccb.org/bible/gal/5:1 (Gal 5:~~2â€“4~~)?]		# If assurance of salvation is true, then how can one be severed from Christ by being circumcised [http://www.usccb.org/bible/gal/5:1 (Gal 5:2-4)?]
	# When Jesus was asked, "What good deed must I do to have eternal life?" [http://www.usccb.org/bible/mt/19:15 (Mt 19:16),] how did He answer? How would you answer that question?		# When Jesus was asked, "What good deed must I do to have eternal life?" [http://www.usccb.org/bible/mt/19:15 (Mt 19:16),] how did He answer? How would you answer that question?
	# Can you get into Heaven if you do not forgive the sins of others ~~â€“~~ yes or no? Cf. [http://www.usccb.org/bible/mt/6:14 Mt 6:15.]		# Can you get into Heaven if you do not forgive the sins of others - yes or no? Cf. [http://www.usccb.org/bible/mt/6:14 Mt 6:15.]
	# Can you give one example in the Bible of a Christian who was saved by reading the Bible?		# Can you give one example in the Bible of a Christian who was saved by reading the Bible?
	# Who wrote the Gospel of Mark, and how do you know? How do you know the Gospel of Mark is the inspired Word of God?		# Who wrote the Gospel of Mark, and how do you know? How do you know the Gospel of Mark is the inspired Word of God?
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	* in John 6, Jesus tells us that we must eat His flesh and drink His blood, or we have no life in us.		* in John 6, Jesus tells us that we must eat His flesh and drink His blood, or we have no life in us.
	* We also have to love our brother. It says so plainly in 1 John 4:20.		* We also have to love our brother. It says so plainly in 1 John 4:20.
	* We also have to seek for glory and honor and immortality by patience in ~~wellâ€“doing~~, according to Rom 2:~~6â€“7~~, in order to have eternal life rendered unto us.		* We also have to seek for glory and honor and immortality by patience in well-doing, according to Rom 2:6-7, in order to have eternal life rendered unto us.
	* In Hebrews 6:~~4â€“6~~, it tells us we can separate ourselves from Christ through apostasy.		* In Hebrews 6:4-6, it tells us we can separate ourselves from Christ through apostasy.
	* In Romans 11:22 it says we will be cut off from Christ if we do not continue in God's kindness.		* In Romans 11:22 it says we will be cut off from Christ if we do not continue in God's kindness.
	* In John 15:~~1â€“6~~, it tells us that we will be cut off from the vine which is Christ if we do not produce good fruit.		* In John 15:1-6, it tells us that we will be cut off from the vine which is Christ if we do not produce good fruit.
	* We must follow Him by denying ourselves and picking up our cross daily (Luke 9:23).		* We must follow Him by denying ourselves and picking up our cross daily (Luke 9:23).
	* We must do His will in order to be saved (Matt 7:21).		* We must do His will in order to be saved (Matt 7:21).

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	<sup class="versenum">27</sup> Do not '''work''' for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him the Father, God, has set his seal.~~â€~~		<sup class="versenum">27</sup> Do not '''work''' for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him the Father, God, has set his seal.”

	<sup class="versenum">28</sup> So they said to him, “What can we do to accomplish '''the works of God'''?~~â€~~		<sup class="versenum">28</sup> So they said to him, “What can we do to accomplish '''the works of God'''?”

	<sup class="versenum">29</sup> Jesus answered and said to them, “This is '''the work of God''', that you '''believe in the one he sent'''.~~â€~~		<sup class="versenum">29</sup> Jesus answered and said to them, “This is '''the work of God''', that you '''believe in the one he sent'''.”
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	<sup class="versenum">5</sup> Now this is the message that we have heard from him and proclaim to you: God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all.		<sup class="versenum">5</sup> Now this is the message that we have heard from him and proclaim to you: God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all.

	<sup class="versenum">6</sup> If we say, “We have fellowship with him,~~â€~~ while we continue to walk in darkness, we lie and do not '''act in truth.'''		<sup class="versenum">6</sup> If we say, “We have fellowship with him,” while we continue to walk in darkness, we lie and do not '''act in truth.'''

	<sup class="versenum">7</sup> But if we '''walk in the light''' as he is in the light, then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of his Son Jesus cleanses us from all sin.		<sup class="versenum">7</sup> But if we '''walk in the light''' as he is in the light, then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of his Son Jesus cleanses us from all sin.

	<sup class="versenum">8</sup> If we say, “We are without sin,~~â€~~ we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.		<sup class="versenum">8</sup> If we say, “We are without sin,” we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

	<sup class="versenum">9</sup> If we acknowledge our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing.		<sup class="versenum">9</sup> If we acknowledge our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing.

	<sup class="versenum">10</sup> If we say, “We have not sinned,~~â€~~ we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.		<sup class="versenum">10</sup> If we say, “We have not sinned,” we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
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	::: I know very well that in Romans 3 the word ''solum'' is not in the Greek or Latin text â€” the papists did not have to teach me that. It is fact that the letters s-o-l-a are not there. And these blockheads stare at them like cows at a new gate, while at the same time they do not recognize that it conveys the sense of the text -- if the translation is to be clear and vigorous [''klar und gewaltiglich''], it belongs there.'		::: I know very well that in Romans 3 the word ''solum'' is not in the Greek or Latin text â€” the papists did not have to teach me that. It is fact that the letters s-o-l-a are not there. And these blockheads stare at them like cows at a new gate, while at the same time they do not recognize that it conveys the sense of the text -- if the translation is to be clear and vigorous [''klar und gewaltiglich''], it belongs there.'

	::: But I will return to the subject at hand. If your papist wishes to make a great fuss about the word ''sola'' (alone), say this to him: “Dr. Martin Luther will have it so, and he says that a papist and a donkey are the same thing.~~â€~~ ''Sic volo, sic iubeo, sit pro ratione voluntas'' [“I will it, I command it, my will is reason enough.~~â€~~]. For we are not going to be students and disciples of the papists. Rather, we will become their teachers and judges. For once, we also are going to be proud and brag, with these blockheads; and just as Paul brags against his mad raving saints, I will brag against these donkeys of mine!		::: But I will return to the subject at hand. If your papist wishes to make a great fuss about the word ''sola'' (alone), say this to him: “Dr. Martin Luther will have it so, and he says that a papist and a donkey are the same thing.” ''Sic volo, sic iubeo, sit pro ratione voluntas'' [“I will it, I command it, my will is reason enough.”]. For we are not going to be students and disciples of the papists. Rather, we will become their teachers and judges. For once, we also are going to be proud and brag, with these blockheads; and just as Paul brags against his mad raving saints, I will brag against these donkeys of mine!

	:: Ultimately, Luther's position was that “justification by ~~faithâ€~~ implies “justification by faith alone.~~â€~~		:: Ultimately, Luther's position was that “justification by faith” implies “justification by faith alone.”

	=== "Ergon" in Romans ===		=== "Ergon" in Romans ===
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	* We must follow Him by denying ourselves and picking up our cross daily (Luke 9:23).		* We must follow Him by denying ourselves and picking up our cross daily (Luke 9:23).
	* We must do His will in order to be saved (Matt 7:21).		* We must do His will in order to be saved (Matt 7:21).
	* “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is of any avail, but '''faith working through love'''~~â€~~ (Gal 5:6).		* “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is of any avail, but '''faith working through love'''” (Gal 5:6).

	== References ==		== References ==

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	<sup class="versenum">27</sup> Do not '''work''' for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him the Father, God, has set his seal.â€		<sup class="versenum">27</sup> Do not '''work''' for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him the Father, God, has set his seal.â€

	<sup class="versenum">28</sup> So they said to him, ~~â€œWhat~~ can we do to accomplish '''the works of God'''?â€		<sup class="versenum">28</sup> So they said to him, “What can we do to accomplish '''the works of God'''?â€

	<sup class="versenum">29</sup> Jesus answered and said to them, ~~â€œThis~~ is '''the work of God''', that you '''believe in the one he sent'''.â€		<sup class="versenum">29</sup> Jesus answered and said to them, “This is '''the work of God''', that you '''believe in the one he sent'''.â€
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	<sup class="versenum">5</sup> Now this is the message that we have heard from him and proclaim to you: God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all.		<sup class="versenum">5</sup> Now this is the message that we have heard from him and proclaim to you: God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all.

	<sup class="versenum">6</sup> If we say, ~~â€œWe~~ have fellowship with him,â€ while we continue to walk in darkness, we lie and do not '''act in truth.'''		<sup class="versenum">6</sup> If we say, “We have fellowship with him,â€ while we continue to walk in darkness, we lie and do not '''act in truth.'''

	<sup class="versenum">7</sup> But if we '''walk in the light''' as he is in the light, then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of his Son Jesus cleanses us from all sin.		<sup class="versenum">7</sup> But if we '''walk in the light''' as he is in the light, then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of his Son Jesus cleanses us from all sin.

	<sup class="versenum">8</sup> If we say, ~~â€œWe~~ are without sin,â€ we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.		<sup class="versenum">8</sup> If we say, “We are without sin,â€ we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

	<sup class="versenum">9</sup> If we acknowledge our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing.		<sup class="versenum">9</sup> If we acknowledge our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing.

	<sup class="versenum">10</sup> If we say, ~~â€œWe~~ have not sinned,â€ we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.		<sup class="versenum">10</sup> If we say, “We have not sinned,â€ we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
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	::: I know very well that in Romans 3 the word ''solum'' is not in the Greek or Latin text â€” the papists did not have to teach me that. It is fact that the letters s-o-l-a are not there. And these blockheads stare at them like cows at a new gate, while at the same time they do not recognize that it conveys the sense of the text -- if the translation is to be clear and vigorous [''klar und gewaltiglich''], it belongs there.'		::: I know very well that in Romans 3 the word ''solum'' is not in the Greek or Latin text â€” the papists did not have to teach me that. It is fact that the letters s-o-l-a are not there. And these blockheads stare at them like cows at a new gate, while at the same time they do not recognize that it conveys the sense of the text -- if the translation is to be clear and vigorous [''klar und gewaltiglich''], it belongs there.'

	::: But I will return to the subject at hand. If your papist wishes to make a great fuss about the word ''sola'' (alone), say this to him: ~~â€œDr~~. Martin Luther will have it so, and he says that a papist and a donkey are the same thing.â€ ''Sic volo, sic iubeo, sit pro ratione voluntas'' [~~â€œI~~ will it, I command it, my will is reason enough.â€]. For we are not going to be students and disciples of the papists. Rather, we will become their teachers and judges. For once, we also are going to be proud and brag, with these blockheads; and just as Paul brags against his mad raving saints, I will brag against these donkeys of mine!		::: But I will return to the subject at hand. If your papist wishes to make a great fuss about the word ''sola'' (alone), say this to him: “Dr. Martin Luther will have it so, and he says that a papist and a donkey are the same thing.â€ ''Sic volo, sic iubeo, sit pro ratione voluntas'' [“I will it, I command it, my will is reason enough.â€]. For we are not going to be students and disciples of the papists. Rather, we will become their teachers and judges. For once, we also are going to be proud and brag, with these blockheads; and just as Paul brags against his mad raving saints, I will brag against these donkeys of mine!

	:: Ultimately, Luther's position was that ~~â€œjustification~~ by faithâ€ implies ~~â€œjustification~~ by faith alone.â€		:: Ultimately, Luther's position was that “justification by faithâ€ implies “justification by faith alone.â€

	=== "Ergon" in Romans ===		=== "Ergon" in Romans ===
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	* We must follow Him by denying ourselves and picking up our cross daily (Luke 9:23).		* We must follow Him by denying ourselves and picking up our cross daily (Luke 9:23).
	* We must do His will in order to be saved (Matt 7:21).		* We must do His will in order to be saved (Matt 7:21).
	* ~~â€œFor~~ in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is of any avail, but '''faith working through love'''â€ (Gal 5:6).		* “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is of any avail, but '''faith working through love'''â€ (Gal 5:6).

	== References ==		== References ==

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	* [http://usccb.org/bible/1jn/2 1 John 2:3-6]		* [http://usccb.org/bible/1jn/2 1 John 2:3-6]

	:: We can be sure that we know God only by '''keeping his commandments.''' Anyone who says, â€˜I know ~~himâ€™~~, and does not keep his commandments, is a liar, refusing to admit the truth. But when anyone does obey what he has said, ~~Godâ€™s~~ love comes to perfection in him. We can be sure that we are in God only when the one who claims to be living in him is living the same kind of life as Christ lived.		:: We can be sure that we know God only by '''keeping his commandments.''' Anyone who says, â€˜I know him', and does not keep his commandments, is a liar, refusing to admit the truth. But when anyone does obey what he has said, God's love comes to perfection in him. We can be sure that we are in God only when the one who claims to be living in him is living the same kind of life as Christ lived.

	* [http://usccb.org/bible/1jn/ 1 John 1:5-10]		* [http://usccb.org/bible/1jn/ 1 John 1:5-10]
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	* [http://usccb.org/bible/1pt/1:17 1 Peter 1:17:]		* [http://usccb.org/bible/1pt/1:17 1 Peter 1:17:]

	:: "If you invoke as Father him who judges impartially '''according to each ~~oneâ€™s~~ works,''' conduct yourselves with reverence during the time of your sojourning, realizing that you were ransomed from your futile conduct, handed on by your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold but with the precious blood of Christ as of a spotless unblemished lamb."		:: "If you invoke as Father him who judges impartially '''according to each one's works,''' conduct yourselves with reverence during the time of your sojourning, realizing that you were ransomed from your futile conduct, handed on by your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold but with the precious blood of Christ as of a spotless unblemished lamb."

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	::: But I will return to the subject at hand. If your papist wishes to make a great fuss about the word ''sola'' (alone), say this to him: â€œDr. Martin Luther will have it so, and he says that a papist and a donkey are the same thing.â€ ''Sic volo, sic iubeo, sit pro ratione voluntas'' [â€œI will it, I command it, my will is reason enough.â€]. For we are not going to be students and disciples of the papists. Rather, we will become their teachers and judges. For once, we also are going to be proud and brag, with these blockheads; and just as Paul brags against his mad raving saints, I will brag against these donkeys of mine!		::: But I will return to the subject at hand. If your papist wishes to make a great fuss about the word ''sola'' (alone), say this to him: â€œDr. Martin Luther will have it so, and he says that a papist and a donkey are the same thing.â€ ''Sic volo, sic iubeo, sit pro ratione voluntas'' [â€œI will it, I command it, my will is reason enough.â€]. For we are not going to be students and disciples of the papists. Rather, we will become their teachers and judges. For once, we also are going to be proud and brag, with these blockheads; and just as Paul brags against his mad raving saints, I will brag against these donkeys of mine!

	:: Ultimately, ~~Lutherâ€™s~~ position was that â€œjustification by faithâ€ implies â€œjustification by faith alone.â€		:: Ultimately, Luther's position was that â€œjustification by faithâ€ implies â€œjustification by faith alone.â€

	=== "Ergon" in Romans ===		=== "Ergon" in Romans ===
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	:: Catholicism taught that we are saved by faith, by grace, by Christ, however few Catholics understood this. And Protestants taught that true faith necessarily produces good works. The fundamental issue of the Reformation is '''an argument between the roots and the blossoms on the same flower.'''		:: Catholicism taught that we are saved by faith, by grace, by Christ, however few Catholics understood this. And Protestants taught that true faith necessarily produces good works. The fundamental issue of the Reformation is '''an argument between the roots and the blossoms on the same flower.'''

	:: But though Luther did not neglect good works, he connected them to faith by only a thin and unreliable thread: human gratitude. In response to ~~Godâ€™s~~ great gift of salvation, which we accept by faith, we do good works out of gratitude, he taught. But gratitude is only a feeling, and dependent on the self. The Catholic connection between faith and works is a far stronger and more reliable one. I found it in C. S. ~~Lewisâ€™~~ ''Mere Christianity,'' the best introduction to Christianity I have ever read. It is the ontological reality of we, supernatural life, sanctifying grace, ~~Godâ€™s~~ own life in the soul, which is received by faith and then itself produces good works. God comes in one end and out the other: '''the very same thing that comes in by faith (the life of God) goes out as works, through our free cooperation.'''		:: But though Luther did not neglect good works, he connected them to faith by only a thin and unreliable thread: human gratitude. In response to God's great gift of salvation, which we accept by faith, we do good works out of gratitude, he taught. But gratitude is only a feeling, and dependent on the self. The Catholic connection between faith and works is a far stronger and more reliable one. I found it in C. S. Lewis' ''Mere Christianity,'' the best introduction to Christianity I have ever read. It is the ontological reality of we, supernatural life, sanctifying grace, God's own life in the soul, which is received by faith and then itself produces good works. God comes in one end and out the other: '''the very same thing that comes in by faith (the life of God) goes out as works, through our free cooperation.'''

	=== Faith should bear good fruit ===		=== Faith should bear good fruit ===
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	* We also have to seek for glory and honor and immortality by patience in wellâ€“doing, according to Rom 2:6â€“7, in order to have eternal life rendered unto us.		* We also have to seek for glory and honor and immortality by patience in wellâ€“doing, according to Rom 2:6â€“7, in order to have eternal life rendered unto us.
	* In Hebrews 6:4â€“6, it tells us we can separate ourselves from Christ through apostasy.		* In Hebrews 6:4â€“6, it tells us we can separate ourselves from Christ through apostasy.
	* In Romans 11:22 it says we will be cut off from Christ if we do not continue in ~~Godâ€™s~~ kindness.		* In Romans 11:22 it says we will be cut off from Christ if we do not continue in God's kindness.
	* In John 15:1â€“6, it tells us that we will be cut off from the vine which is Christ if we do not produce good fruit.		* In John 15:1â€“6, it tells us that we will be cut off from the vine which is Christ if we do not produce good fruit.
	* We must follow Him by denying ourselves and picking up our cross daily (Luke 9:23).		* We must follow Him by denying ourselves and picking up our cross daily (Luke 9:23).

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