Refuting the Protestant Errors of Sola Scriptura and Sola Fide: The Essential Role of the Sacrament of Penance in Forgiving Post-Baptismal Sins

In this powerful presentation, we expose and refute two of the central errors that emerged from the Protestant Reformation: Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone) and Sola Fide (faith alone). These heresies, first promoted by Martin Luther, tragically fractured the unity of Christendom and stripped Scripture from the authority and Tradition of the Holy Catholic Church.

We show how Sola Scriptura inevitably leads to doctrinal chaos, private interpretation, and the fragmentation into tens of thousands of conflicting denominations—an outcome directly opposed to Christ’s desire for unity (John 17:21). We defend the Catholic truth that Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the Magisterium form an inseparable triad, preserving the fullness of divine revelation.

Further, we dismantle the grave error of Sola Fide, which falsely teaches that salvation is attained by faith alone without the necessity of good works, obedience, or participation in the sacraments. Drawing from Sacred Scripture, the Fathers of the Church, the Councils, and the Catechism, we reaffirm that salvation requires a living faith—one that is animated by love, perseverance, and fidelity to God’s commandments.

This video emphasizes the irreplaceable role of the Sacrament of Penance (Confession) in restoring sanctifying grace lost through mortal sin after Baptism. We clarify the Catholic doctrine that justification is not a one-time event, but a lifelong journey of cooperation with God’s grace.

Key points include:

The confusion and division caused by Sola Scriptura and the necessity of the Church’s teaching authority.
Why private interpretation leads to heresy and disunity.
The Scriptural and traditional evidence for Sacred Tradition and the Magisterium.
The errors of Sola Fide and the necessity of good works alongside faith for salvation.
The grave danger of believing all sins—past, present, and future—are forgiven automatically without repentance.
The indispensable role of the Sacraments, particularly Confession, in the Christian life.
The continual need to live in a state of sanctifying grace, striving for holiness through cooperation with God’s grace.

Christ did not leave His Church without a visible guide, nor did He intend salvation to be reduced to a mere intellectual belief. He instituted a living Church, animated by the Holy Spirit, to preserve, teach, and sanctify until the end of time.

“Faith without works is dead.” (James 2:26)

“Hold fast to the traditions you were taught, either by word of mouth or by letter.” (2 Thessalonians 2:15)

“If you love me, keep my commandments.” (John 14:15)

Join us in defending the true Gospel of Christ, safeguarding the sacred deposit of faith, and restoring the unity and holiness that our Lord so earnestly prayed for.