Ep.167 - WHAT? Roman Catholicism Believes in Salvation by Grace? Are you having a laugh! (Part 1) w/prof. Michael Barber

Click here to text us your thoughts and questions!What do Catholics really believe about grace, faith, and salvation… and have Protestants sometimes misunderstood it?In this two-part conversation, the Curious team sit down with Catholic theologian Michael Barber to explore some of the biggest questions at the heart of Christian faith: Is salvation by grace alone? What place do works actually have? How do we understand justification and can we have real assurance?Together, we gently but honestly press into areas of tension and misunderstanding, asking the questions many people are already thinking. Whether you come from a Protestant background, a Catholic one, or you’re simply curious, this episode invites you into a thoughtful, respectful conversation that might challenge assumptions and deepen your understanding.Further ReadingHere’s a bit of homework for you….we’ve included a cross section of articles here, some of which will not capture the convictions of the Curious team, but in the interest of balance they are included; Catholic and Protestant Views on Justification and Sanctification - Catholic.comFaith and Works - TheGospelCoalition.comWhat Does the Roman Catholic Church Believe About Justification - Ligonier.orgWhat we’re reading?As a feature to our notes, we are adding the book or books that we’ve browsed related to this episode…enjoy! Michael P Barber — Salvation: What Every Catholic Should Know Thomas Schreiner — Faith Alone: The Doctrine of Justification John Piper — Counted Righteous in Christ: Should We Abandon the Imputation of Christ's Righteousness?Send your questions or thoughts to: [email protected] us on Instagram @theologyforthecuriousFind us on TikTok: @theologyforthecurious