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.
COURSE OUTLINE
Introduction
- Introducing the Course
Unit 1: A Biblical Theological Perspective by D. A. Carson
- Introducing D. A. Carson
- Summary of a Biblical Theological Perspective
- What Is Justification from a Biblical Theological Perspective?
- What Is Faith from a Biblical Theological Perspective?
- Their Relationship from a Biblical Theological Perspective
- How the Reformation Affected This Idea from a Biblical Theological Perspective
- Where Do Competing Understandings of the Above Lose Their Way?
Unit 2: An Eastern Orthodox Perspective by Edith M. Humphrey
- Introducing Edith M. Humphrey
- Summary of the Eastern Orthodox Perspective
- What Is Justification from an Eastern Orthodox Perspective?
- What Is Faith from an Eastern Orthodox Perspective?
- Their Relationship from an Eastern Orthodox Perspective
- How the Reformation Affected This Idea from an Eastern Orthodox Perspective
- Advantages of an Eastern Orthodox Perspective
Unit 3: A Roman Catholic Perspective by Scott Hahn
- Introducing Scott Hahn
- Summary of the Roman Catholic Perspective
- What Is Justification from a Roman Catholic Perspective?
- What Is Faith from a Roman Catholic Perspective?
- Their Relationship from a Roman Catholic Perspective
- How the Reformation Affected This Idea from a Roman Catholic Perspective
- Advantages of a Roman Catholic Perspective
Unit 4: Salvation by Allegiance Perspective by Matthew W. Bates
- Introducing Matthew W. Bates
- Summary of Salvation by Allegiance Perspective
- Justification: Terminology and What It Is Not
- Justification: What It Is
- What Is Faith from a Salvation by Allegiance Perspective?
- Faith as Allegiance
- Their Relationship from a Salvation by Allegiance Perspective
- Advantages of a Salvation by Allegiance Perspective
Unit 5: A Reformed Perspective Nuanced by Historical Considerations by Michael F. Bird
- Introducing Michael F. Bird
- English Translations of the dik- Word Group
- Four Elements about Justification: Forensic
- Four Elements about Justification: Eschatological
- Four Elements about Justification: Covenantal
- Four Elements about Justification: Effective
- Imputation or Incorporated Righteousness?
- Justification and Judgment According to Deeds
- Concluding Thoughts about Justification by Faith
Conclusion
- Summary
Language
English
Perspectives on Justification by Faith : Five Views on Its Meaning and Significance (Mobile Ed - TH 351)
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.
COURSE OUTLINE
Introduction
- Introducing the Course
Unit 1: A Biblical Theological Perspective by D. A. Carson
- Introducing D. A. Carson
- Summary of a Biblical Theological Perspective
- What Is Justification from a Biblical Theological Perspective?
- What Is Faith from a Biblical Theological Perspective?
- Their Relationship from a Biblical Theological Perspective
- How the Reformation Affected This Idea from a Biblical Theological Perspective
- Where Do Competing Understandings of the Above Lose Their Way?
Unit 2: An Eastern Orthodox Perspective by Edith M. Humphrey
- Introducing Edith M. Humphrey
- Summary of the Eastern Orthodox Perspective
- What Is Justification from an Eastern Orthodox Perspective?
- What Is Faith from an Eastern Orthodox Perspective?
- Their Relationship from an Eastern Orthodox Perspective
- How the Reformation Affected This Idea from an Eastern Orthodox Perspective
- Advantages of an Eastern Orthodox Perspective
Unit 3: A Roman Catholic Perspective by Scott Hahn
- Introducing Scott Hahn
- Summary of the Roman Catholic Perspective
- What Is Justification from a Roman Catholic Perspective?
- What Is Faith from a Roman Catholic Perspective?
- Their Relationship from a Roman Catholic Perspective
- How the Reformation Affected This Idea from a Roman Catholic Perspective
- Advantages of a Roman Catholic Perspective
Unit 4: Salvation by Allegiance Perspective by Matthew W. Bates
- Introducing Matthew W. Bates
- Summary of Salvation by Allegiance Perspective
- Justification: Terminology and What It Is Not
- Justification: What It Is
- What Is Faith from a Salvation by Allegiance Perspective?
- Faith as Allegiance
- Their Relationship from a Salvation by Allegiance Perspective
- Advantages of a Salvation by Allegiance Perspective
Unit 5: A Reformed Perspective Nuanced by Historical Considerations by Michael F. Bird
- Introducing Michael F. Bird
- English Translations of the dik- Word Group
- Four Elements about Justification: Forensic
- Four Elements about Justification: Eschatological
- Four Elements about Justification: Covenantal
- Four Elements about Justification: Effective
- Imputation or Incorporated Righteousness?
- Justification and Judgment According to Deeds
- Concluding Thoughts about Justification by Faith