The Roman Catholic Doctrine of Justification Explained | R.C. Sproul

What does the Roman Catholic Church actually teach about how a sinner is justified? In this lecture, Dr. R.C. Sproul clarifies the historical Roman Catholic doctrine of justification, correcting common Protestant misconceptions while highlighting the real, non-negotiable differences that fractured Western Christendom during the Protestant Reformation. Dr. Sproul explains the etymological difference between the Latin "justificare" (to make righteous) and the Greek "dikaioo" (to declare righteous), tracing how this shaped Rome's theology. He breaks down the sacramental process of justification, starting with the infusion of grace in baptism and the danger of losing that grace through mortal sin. Discover what the Council of Trent defined as the "second plank of justification"—the sacrament of penance—and the role of confession, priestly absolution, works of satisfaction, and the controversial distinction between condign and congruous merit. Learn why the Reformation formula of "faith alone, grace alone, Christ alone" stood in sharp contrast to these sacramental additions. #RCSproul #Justification #Reformation #CatholicTheology #Protestant