Justification by Faith and Works

Question 1

St. Paul in Romans - a quote suggesting that law alone cannot make us righteous, as Jews and Gentiles are equally judged under the law. Instead, divine law makes us aware of our sin so that we can become righteous through faith

Answer 1

“Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law”

Question 2

St. Paul in Romans - a quote suggesting that that, as divine law and the prophets have made us aware of God’s righteousness and Jesus’ dying for our sins, the only difference between the righteousness of Jews and non-righteousness of Gentiles is faith in Jesus, as Jews and Gentiles are equal under holy law and in sin

Answer 2

“There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”

Question 3

Genesis 15: “Abraham believed the Lord…” (Faith)

Answer 3

“Abraham believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness”

Question 4

St. Paul in Romans: “We also glory in our sufferings, because…” (Faith)

Answer 4

“We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope”

Question 5

James 2:14-26: “Faith by itself…” (Works)

Answer 5

“Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead”

Question 6

James 2:14-26: “Was not our father Abraham…” (Works)

Answer 6

“Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see that his faith and his actions were working together?”

Question 7

Parable of the Sheep and the Goats (Matthew): “For I was hungry…” (Works)

Answer 7

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink”