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Does James Disagree with Paul on Justification? An Exegetical Comparison of Romans 3:27-4:3 and James 2:14-26
(2014)
Does James disagree with Paul on justification? This question has plagued Christians for
centuries as they have tried to make sense of the words, "You see that a man is justified by what
he does and not by faith alone" ...
Faith in Christ: An Answer to the ΠΙΣΤΙΣ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥ Debate
(2015)
Since the 1980s a major source of contention within New Testament scholarship has been the Πίστις Χριστοῦ debate. Paul teaches that our justification occurs ἐκ πίστεως Χριστοῦ (Ro 3:22,26; Ga 2:16,20; 3:22; Eph 3:12; Php ...
Doctrinal Brief: What is Legalism?
(2008)
In this brief, Prof. Schuetze presents three ways in which Christians may fall into legalism: 1) depending on one’s works to earn salvation (work-righteousness); 2) motivating good works with the law instead of the gospel; ...
The Only Saving Church?
(2001)
In response to the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification, John Brug shows from Rome’s own documents that it has not shifted from its teaching about salvation and justification.
Christ Is the Savior of All People
(2014)
An excellent treatment on the topic of Objective Justification. Professor Brug carefully walks through the issues and Bible passages and illustrates how people end up denying such a comforting doctrine.
Jesus Canceled Your Debt!
(2013)
Buchholz explains his work by saying, “A dispute has arisen among Lutheran theologians regarding the doctrine of justification. The specific question deals with the completeness of justification at Christ’s cross and empty ...
Justification, Expounded by Scripture, and Its Application to Mission and Ministry
(2005)
In part I of this essay, Buchholz examines the doctrine of justification as it is presented in Scripture, expounding on justification as a legal term, an objective reality, something which is apprehended by faith, and a ...