That the faithful are justified by faith without the law and works
In this excerpt from his Decades, Heinrich Bullinger presents a foundational Reformed exposition of justification by faith alone, arguing that faith—as God's gracious gift—justifies apart from human works or merit. Through biblical testimony and Pauline argumentation contrasting Adam and Christ, Bullinger clarifies that while good works have their proper place in the believer's life, they have no place in justification itself, which rests entirely on Christ's redemption received through faith.
Heinrich Bullinger, an excerpt from The Decades of Henry Bullinger, Vol. 1, ed. Thomas Harding, Reformation Heritage Books, 2004 (pages 112-21). Used by permission from Reformation Heritage Books We have in these [manifold Bible quotes on justification that preceded this section] a most ample testimony of the whole sacred Scriptures. By these I have evidently enough declared, that God hath appointed, that whosoever doth believe in Christ, being cleansed from his sins, shall be made heir of life...
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