“Our justification comes from the grace of God.”
— Catechism of the Catholic Church, Section 1996
What Is Justification — and Why Does It Matter?
For over five centuries, Christians have wrestled with one life-changing question:
How are we made right with God?
During the Protestant Reformation, this question divided the Church — but the deeper truth is that both Catholics and Protestants start in the same place: grace.
In this special Grace & Justification discussion, Steve Wood, founder of Family Life Center International, explores the biblical and historical meaning of justification — showing how the Catholic view reveals the full power of God’s grace to not only forgive but transform the soul.
Watch: Grace & Justification: A Catholic Response to the Reformation
This short video contrasts two powerful images of salvation:
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The Protestant view of justification as a courtroom declaration
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The Catholic view of justification as a family reunion — the Father’s embrace
Steve explains how both begin with grace, yet the Catholic understanding reveals the complete beauty of God’s mercy and transformation.
Watch Now: Grace & Justification: A Catholic Response to the Reformation
Listen: The Full Talk by Steve Wood
Go deeper with Steve’s complete audio presentation on grace and justification — recorded live for Family Life Center International.
Hear how Scripture, the early Church Fathers, and the Catechism reveal a unified message of faith, love, and transformation in Christ.
Listen to the Full Audio Presentation
Read the Book: Grace & Justification — An Evangelical’s Guide to Catholic Beliefs
In this concise, powerful book, Steve walks readers step-by-step through what the Catholic Church actually teaches about salvation — and why it’s far more grace-centered than most people realize.
If you’ve ever wondered what “faith and works” really mean, or how justification differs from sanctification, this guide will bring clarity, peace, and renewed faith.
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Compare: The Grace & Justification Chart
See the differences — and surprising similarities — between Catholic and Protestant beliefs on justification at a glance.
This easy-to-follow chart outlines what each tradition teaches about faith, works, grace, and sanctification.
At the Heart of It All
The Reformation began with questions about salvation — but the answer has always been the same:
Grace alone saves us — and that grace transforms us into the image of Christ.