Monday, February 6, 2023

John Chrysostom vs. Sola Fide in Homily 5 on Romans

In homily 5 on Romans, John Chrysostom wrote that:

 

Ver. 7. "To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life."

 

Here also he awakens those who had drawn back during the trials, and shows that it is not right to trust in faith only. For it is deeds also into which that tribunal will enquire. . . .

 

Here is the relevant portion of PG 60:425: