Saved by Faith: Justification & God’s Energies

About this sermon

Are Christians saved by faith alone? What did St. Paul really mean when he wrote that we are justified by faith apart from the works of the Law? How do we reconcile St. Paul and St. James? In this powerful sermon, we explore the Catholic and Byzantine understanding of salvation through Galatians 2, showing that justification begins through faith in Christ and continues throughout the Christian life as we cooperate with God's grace. This presentation examines: • What "works of the law" really means • Initial justification versus lifelong justification • Abraham's faith in Genesis • Why St. Paul and St. James do not contradict one another • The energies (operations) of God in the Christian life • "It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me" • Working out our salvation with fear and trembling • Overcoming fear through God's grace • Living by faith rather than self-reliance The sermon concludes with a personal testimony about overcoming fear through prayer and the presence of God, illustrating how true victory comes not through human effort alone, but through Christ living within us. May this reflection strengthen your confidence in Christ and encourage you to entrust every fear, temptation, and struggle to the Lord. Support Sensus Fidelium 🔴 Support Our Work https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📖 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 📱 Download the Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📧 Join Our Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Follow on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ 🛒 Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise 🏡 Support Pro-Life Real Estate https://realestateforlife.org/ 📢 Advertise with Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🙏 Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ 00:00 Sponsor — Real Estate For Life 00:33 Saved by Faith: A Byzantine Catholic Understanding 00:51 St. Paul on Justification 01:16 The Works of the Law 01:54 Salvation Through Faith in Christ 02:14 Why Works of the Law Cannot Save 02:31 Does Faith Encourage Sin? 02:42 Crucified With Christ 03:00 Initial Justification by Faith 03:23 St. Paul and St. James 03:35 Abraham's Faith in Genesis 15 04:28 Abraham's Offering of Isaac 05:02 Justification Throughout Life 05:50 The Law of the Spirit 06:25 The Energies of God 06:57 Participating in Christ's Life 07:05 Working Out Your Salvation 07:49 God's Grace Working Within Us 08:10 Salvation as Transformation 08:40 Testimony: The Spirit of Fear 10:04 Rebuking Fear 10:28 God's Grace Overcomes Fear 11:20 Prayer Lifts Us Above Fear 12:03 Seeing Through God's Perspective 12:51 Christ Alone Gives Victory 13:30 Abraham's Practical Faith 14:25 Scripture Comes Alive 14:46 Greater Is He Who Is In Me 15:30 Trusting God's Providence 15:56 Wisdom Through God's Presence 16:05 Final Prayer For more please visit https://www.youtube.com/@OurLadyofWisdomLV & say 3 Hail Marys for the priest Fr. Nathan has a podcast located here https://www.youtube.com/@UCOWSTYHkkrM5bZOvbvy0Taw #Catholic #ByzantineCatholic #Faith #Salvation #Justification #BibleStudy #Galatians #Christianity #Scripture #CatholicTeaching #SensusFidelium #JesusChrist #Prayer #Grace #Theosis

Topics

• Faith
• Salvation