To prove that we have attained the hope of salvation by his grace alone, not by works [cf. Eph. 2:8–9], he states that “we are his creatures, since we have been reborn in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk […]
But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace. —Romans 11:6 Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. —Romans 4:4 [Paul] first […]
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree.” —Galatians 3:13 With gratitude and with a sure confidence, therefore, let us accept this doctrine, so sweet and so […]
Now the reader sees how fairly the Sophists today cavil against our doctrine when we say that man is justified by faith alone (Rom 3:28). They dare not deny that man is justified by faith because it recurs so often in Scripture. But since the word […]
That we say, Faith only justifieth, ought to offend no man. For if this be true, that Christ only redeemed us, Christ only bare our sins, made satisfaction for them, and purchased us the favour of God; then must it needs be true that the trust […]