Christian History: The Council Of Trent in full: Session VI (6)

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Summary

  • The Synod of Trent aims to clarify the doctrine of Justification, countering erroneous beliefs that have harmed the Church and souls.
  • Justification involves God’s grace and cannot be achieved through human works or the law alone; it requires faith and cooperation with divine grace.
  • Adults must prepare for Justification through faith, recognizing their sinfulness and turning to God’s mercy; baptism is essential for entering into a state of grace.
  • The Synod emphasizes the necessity of observing God’s commandments, the importance of good works, and the potential for both increase and loss of Justification throughout one’s life.

Session 6: ON JUSTIFICATION FIRST DECREE Celebrated on the thirteenth day of the month of January, 1547. Proem. Whereas there is, at this time, not without the shipwreck of many souls, and grievous detriment to the unity of the Church, a certain erroneous doctrine disseminated touching Justification; the sacred and holy, oecumenical and general Synod of Trent, lawfully assembled in the Holy Ghost,-the most reverend lords, Giammaria del Monte, bishop of Palaestrina, and Marcellus of the title of the Holy…

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