Philokalia, St Mark The Ascetic, No Righteousness By Works

St Mark the Ascetic probably lived in the early fifth century, he may have been a disciple of St John Chrysostom. His writings are notable because he discusses an issue central to the Protestant Reformation, and that is whether you are saved by works or by faith, proving that this was an ancient debate. Discussions about justification by faith did not originate with Martin Luther and the Council of Trent. We also examine the article by Bradley Nassif and his impressions of St Mark the Ascetic. We ponder how salvation is a free gift of grace, it is not a reward for righteous deeds.
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