* Catholic Reformers on justification

Question 1

Theme

Answer 1

Imputed versus infused (and how the sacraments relate to this)

Question 2

Protestant: Imputation

Answer 2

Protestants assert that justification is a free gift-an imputation given through the
righteousness of Christ.

Question 3

How do Catholic reformers respond?

Answer 3

Affirm imputed righteousness but no justification without infused love: connects
faith and love-out of Pauline language “Faith works intesl out in love.”
(Catholics contend that you have to work for Divine Grace).

Question 4

Why is divine grace a crucial element in doctrine of justification for catholics?

Answer 4

grace involves transformation, not just forgiveness:

​justification in Catholic theology is a process in which sinners are slowly transformed by divine grace into saints.

Question 5

Protestants: distinction between justification v sanctification

Answer 5

justification= forgiveness
sanctification= transformation

Question 6

Where Catholics and Protestants disagree (Good Works)

Answer 6

Protestants can stand before God based on the righteousness of Jesus Christ, works are the fruits of justification; Catholics respond to the call of transforming grace

Question 7

Where they agreed

Answer 7

justified life was also a sanctified life