Michael Havercamp (a practicing Catholic and YL’s Director of Catholic Relations) states that Roman Catholics believe in salvation by grace. “Once in a while, a Protestant will suggest that Catholics believe salvation comes from works, not faith. But just like Protestants, Catholics believe we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.” This is a classic case of same words, different worlds. This statement is meant to put Protestants at ease and make them feel comfortable collaborating with Roman Catholics for the sake of the gospel. But is the statement really true? Do Catholics believe in salvation by grace?
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