Catholics believe salvation is by grace and works
emblem of the Papacy: Triple tiara and keys Français : emblème pontifical Italiano: emblema del Papato Português: Emblema papal. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) In Romans 11:6, Paul says of salvation, “But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace is no longer grace.” By contrast, Roman Catholicism finds itself in the impossible position of advocating a gospel in which salvation is offered both by grace and also on the basis of works . The Catholic church promotes a synergistic sacramental soteriology in which human good works, along with God’s grace , contribute to the sinner’s justification. This is in distinct contrast to the evangelical understanding of the gospel, in which salvation is received by grace through faith alone . Below is a summary of Roman Catholic teaching with regard to the essence of the gospel. Catholic sources are included under each of the following points. * * * I. According to Rome, salvation i