Answering NeedGod.Net's Criticism of Me

About this sermon

In this episode, Trent Horn responds to Ryan from NeedGod.net, who argues that the Catholic view of salvation contradicts Paul’s teaching that we are saved “by grace through faith” and “not of works.” See episode on confession: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5UG90KTs-U&t=1s&pp=ygUWZGViYXRpbmcgb24gY29uZmVzc2lvbg%3D%3D See Taco Talks interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JffE2lkBkSs&t=61s&pp=ygUVdGFjbyB0YWxrcyB0cmVudCBob3Ju See episode on Ephesians 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMWbvTy-43k&pp=ygUocHJvdGVzdGFudGlzbXMgbW9zdCBtaXNtdXNlZCBiaWJsZSB2ZXJzZQ%3D%3D See my book: https://shop.catholic.com/salvation-is-from-the-catholic-church/?srsltid=AfmBOoopmpxbZn2EyLHXepzBUdJsqVp8eOB9MgNDjxIM4eG7BZmpwlR9 To support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/counseloftrent [NEW] Counsel of Trent merch: https://shop.catholic.com/apologists-alley/trent-horn-resources/ Be sure to keep up with our socials! https://www.tiktok.com/@counseloftrent https://www.twitter.com/counseloftrent https://www.instagram.com/counseloftrentpodcast 00:00 Intro 00:48 Ryan’s Critique of Trent on Ephesians 2 02:03 Initial Salvation vs Ongoing Salvation 04:57 Baptism, Grace, and Why Catholics Don’t “Earn” Salvation 06:11 Does Ryan’s View Allow Boasting? 07:46 Can Christians Reject Salvation? 09:29 Faith Alone, Good Works, and “Doing Nothing” 11:06 Judgment According to Works 12:01 Faith, Faithfulness, and Allegiance to Christ 15:02 Assurance of Salvation: Catholic vs Protestant Views 17:40 Once Saved Always Saved and Former Christians 20:39 Catholic Assurance: Baptism, Confession, and Returning to God 23:02 Final Thoughts and Further Resources