3 Things You Never Knew About the Catholic-Protestant Justification Debate

For centuries, the doctrine of justification has been seen as the central dividing line between Protestants and Roman Catholics. But what if much of that divide was based on misunderstanding, outdated definitions, and missed moments of agreement?

In this video, I walk through three eye-opening truths you probably weren’t taught—starting with a near-agreement before the Council of Trent, a major difference in how each side defines justification, and the groundbreaking 1999 Joint Declaration that brought real unity. Whether you grew up Catholic or Protestant, this will challenge what you thought you knew about the doctrine of justification.

📚 *Book Recommendation*
Justification and the Future of the Ecumenical Movement: The Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification
Edited by William G. Rusch
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📜 *Video Chapters*
0:00 - Introduction
2:46 - They Almost Settled It Before Trent (Regensburg, 1541)
5:08 - It’s a Terminology Problem—We're Talking Past Each Other
8:36 - They Reached an Agreement in 1999 (Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification)
12:58 - Question
13:08 - Book Recommendation
13:49 - Outro

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