5/25/2023 0 Comments Online catechismGood deeds are necessary and essential, yet when separated from faith they do not in themselves save the human person: one is justified by faith, but a faith which is accompanied by moral life. Under the ‘works of law’ he meant the Old Testament rites and sacrifices which were no longer necessary after Christ’s sacrifice for the life of the world. St Paul, on the other hand, claimed that ‘a man is justified by faith apart from works of law’ (Rom.3:28). Emphasizing this, St James said: ‘Faith apart from works is dead’ (James 2:26). The dissociation of dogma and morality, however, contradicts the very nature of religious life, which presupposes that faith should always be confirmed by deeds, and vice versa. Moral and social agendas have become the main concern of many Christian communities, while theological issues are often neglected. In our day there is a widely held view that religious dogmas are not compulsory but secondary: even if they still have a certain historical value, they are no longer vital for Christians. The Church and churches: divisions and reconciliation The Christ of faith: one person in two natures How to explain the mystery of the Holy Trinity? Adopted from ‘ The Mystery of Faith’ by Bishop Hilarion Alfeyev
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