The Joint Declaration - 31st October 1999
As we enter the Third Christian Millennium, ECUMENISM IN ACTION!
The Agreement on the doctrine of Justification by Faith
Lutheran - Catholic
- The Roman Catholic Church,
- The Lutheran World Federation,
- …
… declare together:
"The teaching of the Lutheran Churches presented in the Declaration does not fall under the condemnations from the Council of Trent. The condemnations in the Lutheran Confessions do not apply to the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church presented in this Declaration."
"Together we confess: By grace alone, in faith in Christ's saving work and not because of any merit on our part, we are accepted by God and receive the Holy Spirit, who renews our hearts while equipping and calling us to good works"