Works DO NOT "Flow" From Faith; Here's Why

One of the most common defenses of the doctrine of Sola Fide is the idea that "works will naturally flow from a saving faith," deferring any merit from right choices or committed effort, and putting it all on faith alone. This is in response to how the Bible does really seem like we need good works for salvation, and therefore we're not saved by faith alone but by relationship with God. But what if this common notion that works are automatic from faith not only false, but inconsistent in three main ways? 0:00 Intro 0:38 Why the Defense Exists 2:29 The Counter View 2:38 An Unbiblical Assertion 4:25 Faith Isn't All That Matters 5:12 Works Aren't Automatic 6:40 An Attack on Free Will 8:50 The New Dilemma 9:23 Love Makes Us Work 11:15 Reflection Question Here at Crux Sacra Apologetics you will be able to find Catholic apologetics and research as we seek to explain and answer the greatest questions and critiques we can find. From Protestantism to Bible translations, any sort of conversation we can start will hopefully have the aim of bringing us all into the truth and engaging in critical thought as we discern the best path to reach it. What topics do you want to see videos of? Let me know down in the comments, as well as any other questions you may have, since they could turn into new videos. #Catholic #Apologetics #CruxSacraApologetics #Catholicism #Christian #CatholicChurch #Bible #Scripture #Salvation Do everything with love, and may God bless our journeys towards the truth.