Justification (theology)
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In Christian theology, justification is the event or process by which sinners are made or declared to be righteous in the sight of God.
The Harrowing of Hell as depicted by Fra Angelico
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Saint Peter's Basilica facade, Rome, Italy
Andreas de Vega, De iustificatione doctrina universa, 1572
Sola fide
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Sola fide, meaning "by faith alone," is a Protestant Christian doctrine that teaches sinners are forgiven and declared “not guilty” through faith—apart from good works or religious deeds. Protestants
1861 painting of Luther discovering the Sola fide doctrine at Erfurt
It is often argued that Clement of Rome is a witness to the doctrine of faith alone. However there is much controversy about his views
Jovinian has been argued to have taught similar views of justification as the Protestant reformers.
Jacques Lefèvre d'Étaples taught the doctrine of justification by faith alone before Martin Luther