The doctrine of justification is central to the Christian faith. However, believers from different backgrounds have a variety of different understandings of what exactly being “justified by faith” means. In this course, five preeminent theologians present their perspectives on justification:
• D.A. Carson—A Biblical-Theological Perspective
• Edith M. Humphrey—An Eastern Orthodox Perspective
• Scott Hahn—A Roman Catholic Perspective
• Matthew Bates—A Perspective on Faith as Allegiance in Justification
• Michael F. Bird—A Reformed Perspective Nuanced by Historical Considerations
Each speaker explores what justification is, what faith is, and what the relationship between justification and faith is. You’ll come away from the course with a more distinct understanding of the different positions on justification and a renewed appreciation for God’s work of salvation.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Course
2m
A Biblical Theological Perspective by D. A. Carson
Introducing D. A. Carson
1m
Summary of a Biblical Theological Perspective
2m
What Is Justification from a Biblical Theological Perspective?
6m
What Is Faith from a Biblical Theological Perspective?
10m
Their Relationship (“By”) from a Biblical Theological Perspective
3m
How the Reformation Affected This Idea from a Biblical Theological Perspective
7m
Where Do Competing Understandings of the above Lose Their Way?
13m
An Eastern Orthodox Perspective by Edith M. Humphrey
Introducing Edith M. Humphrey
2m
Summary of the Eastern Orthodox Perspective
1m
What Is Justification from an Eastern Orthodox Perspective?
11m
What Is Faith from an Eastern Orthodox Perspective?
6m
Their Relationship (“By”) from an Eastern Orthodox Perspective
7m
How the Reformation Affected This Idea from an Eastern Orthodox Perspective
11m
Advantages of an Eastern Orthodox Perspective
5m
A Roman Catholic Perspective by Scott Hahn
Introducing Scott Hahn
1m
Summary of the Roman Catholic Perspective
2m
What Is Justification from a Roman Catholic Perspective?
6m
What Is Faith from a Roman Catholic Perspective?
4m
Their Relationship (“By”) from a Roman Catholic Perspective
3m
How the Reformation Affected This Idea from a Roman Catholic Perspective
4m
Advantages of a Roman Catholic Perspective
12m
Salvation by Allegiance Perspective by Matthew W. Bates
Introducing Matthew W. Bates
1m
Summary of Salvation by Allegiance Perspective
2m
Justification: Terminology and What It Is Not
10m
Justification: What It Is
9m
What Is Faith from a Salvation by Allegiance Perspective?
5m
Faith as Allegiance
5m
Their Relationship (“By”) from a Salvation by Allegiance Perspective
5m
Advantages of a Salvation by Allegiance Perspective
12m
A Reformed Perspective Nuanced by Historical Considerations by Michael F. Bird