The Catechism (CCC 2027) literally states:
“Moved by the Holy Spirit and by charity, we can then merit for ourselves and for others the graces needed for our sanctification.”
That’s not Scripture. That’s man-made theology.
Justification by grace alone means exactly what it says — it’s not of ourselves. Not dependent on sacraments. Not earned. And not something you can merit for others, as Rome claims.
First TD, this is what The Catechism (CCC 2027) literally and actually states: not sure where you got yours from, mine is a directly cut and paste from the one at the Vatican, and the 2 copies (book form) I have, all have the same thing as this below:
2027 No one can merit the initial grace which is at the origin of conversion. Moved by the Holy Spirit, we can merit for ourselves and for others all the graces needed to attain eternal life, as well as necessary temporal goods.
This is what it's saying and how to be understood Since the initiative belongs to God in the order of grace, no one can merit the initial grace of forgiveness and justification, at the beginning of conversion do you at least understand this much TD.
The rest of this statement affirms that grace originates from God, but it also emphasizes the importance of our response to that grace. While grace is a free gift from God, we are called to cooperate with that grace through our actions, prayers, and choices. Our response to God's grace is essential for our journey towards sanctification and eternal life.
It’s not just a matter of there you go God has given you Grace of Justification now your set with nothing else to do
Weren’t you the one who said you have changed your life around from your old self, isn’t that works on your behalf, or should one continue to sin and still be justified, just continue with their old ways.
Which lines up perfectly with - In the Epistle of James 2:17, it is written: 'So also faith of itself, if it does not have works, is dead.' This verse highlights the importance of not only professing faith but also demonstrating it through good works.
Continuing on with the CCC 2028
2028 "All Christians . . . are called to the fullness of Christian life and to the perfection of charity" (LG 40 # 2). "Christian perfection has but one limit, that of having none" (St. Gregory of Nyssa, De vita Mos.: PG 44, 300D).
------------------------- Thanks for your reply, but once again, you’re brushing over what the RCC actually teaches versus how it’s worded to sound biblical.
What I gave you is directly from CC teaching; it is you that needs to brush up from where you're getting your own info from, also in being sure exactly what the CC means, not to hope alone lame with an assumption
