"Jesus vs. the “Faith Alone” Doctrine." Article defends Catholic belief

[mdgspencer]

Jesus Vs. The “Faith Alone” Doctrine (Rich Young Ruler) | Dave Armstrong

“What is most striking about this incident in the life of Jesus — given Protestant views — is the almost sole emphasis on works rather than faith, in Jesus’ reply to the rich young ruler’s question… It doesn’t follow that faith is not involved, too. Elsewhere, Jesus and Paul and other biblical writers say plenty about faith and assent. But it does mean that works are central in the whole equation and can’t be separated from faith and put in a secondary category.”

 

[Dan_Defender]

Very true. Good works are the fruits of the faith.

 

[mcq72]

The article states:

"Why didn’t He say, “have faith in
Me “

Is there a difference between " Come follow me", which He did say, or " have faith in me"?

Perhaps the exception makes the rule here.

All the good works and commandments if done perfectly will save you. Who will be the first to apply on such basis?

 

[fhansen]

If a person were to believe while sining/ breaking the commandments throughout their life, such a faith would not save them. Some Protestant theologies would object, maintaining that one must simply resolve to believe that Jesus died for them and that all their sins are therefore forgiven, and rely solely on this faith. They’d be wrong.

 

[Tis_Bearself]

If a person were to believe while sining/ breaking the commandments throughout their life, such a faith would not save them

Since we all sin and break the commandments daily throughout our lives, I guess we’re all hellbound then.

I think you meant to say “while not making a good effort to avoid sin and keep the commandments.” And also repenting of sins committed, which for Catholics is done via confession.

 

[Ilija]

Faith a lone is justified and is perfectly valid, only if we exclude the rest of the bible that says the opposite, which where M. Luther did a mistake, for example:

“Why do you call me, Lord, Lord, and do not do what I say?”
Luke 6:46

And what does Jesus say?
" For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one flesh. "
Mark 10:8

Luther was not a bishop to justify new dogma that is different from the “teachings” of the fathers and even Jesus:
" So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings, we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter."
2 Thessalonians 2:15
The church teaches us that faith a lone is not enough.

M. Luther fruits today:
“No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. Each tree is recognized by its own fruit.”
Luke 6:43

 

[fhansen]

I’m saying that salvation and sinning are mutually exclusive; sinners do not enter heaven. And the Protestant idea that righteousness is merely imputed, and that nothing more than faith is required by God, is just plain wrong. To be more clear perhaps I should’ve said that persistence in committing mortal sin will gain us hell. Most of the commandments, if not all, concern serious sin, “sin that leads to death”, aka mortal sin.