Lutheran Debates Catholic on Justification (Jordan B. Cooper Vs. Jimmy Akin)

Jimmy Akin and Dr. Jordan Cooper debate justification.

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[lilwaynesworld]

Judging by the beards one would think it was A Greek vs Russian orthodox debate 😆

[Iffmeister]

Prot here. Jimmy Akin and Jordan Cooper are amazing examples of solid theologians who love God and are gracious. I love them both so much.

[TheCatholicCorridor]

As a Catholic with Lutheran parents, I really found this as an amazing dialogue. Matt please gets these guys back on, it's been awhile.

[euphratesjehan]

I am a Roman Catholic Christian - convert from Protestant tradition since 2000.

This is such a wonderful beautiful and charitable show between the host and the guest speakers.

Such intelligent men, but humble in spirit. That's what makes learning from this discussion so easy and enjoyable.

Thank you very.

[merecatholicity]

This is my third time watching this, and I must be honest—Jimmy is one of the most wonderful human beings on earth. I seriously love his heart for truth and the charity with which he speaks.

[zita-lein]

This conversation format is SO much better than debate. This yields information and understanding, neither of which anyone cares about in a debate. Kudos to Dr. Cooper and Jimmy Akin. Both awesome gentlemen. And thank you, Matt!

[Athabrose]

As a confessional Lutheran that went to a Dominican college these are the kind of dialogues that lift my heart. The Lutheran/Roman Catholic dialogue must continue and is done well with conversations like these. Highlighting differences as well as seeing our unity in love for Christ covers a multitude of sins.

[slick]

This is what a Catholic and Lutheran who want to agree sound like. Charitable ears and lips. It has great benefits, but it does make it a bit harder to get at the differences, and to gauge the importance of those differences. Thank you, the three of you.

[tomwhitman]

Jimmy Akin gold around the 1:14-1:15 mark, and I'm not even Catholic. I love the patience of his approach wanting to genuinely understand their differences and yet so charitably and gently pointing out any inconsistencies.

[noncthibodeaux]

Former Catholic, current Confessional Lutheran here.

This has to be the most civil, respectful, and productive talk between Romans and Lutherans in the last 500 years. Both of these speakers (I am, admittedly, much more familiar with Rev. Dr. Cooper) are exceptionally well positioned for this topic and I think that I, a layman, walked away from this talk smarter than I went into it. This - dear Christian friends - is an honorable way to conduct ourselves.

[sherwindique]

I'm glad Jimmy was able to clarify what the actual Catholic teaching/tradition is regarding "faith + works." This was the first time I have ever heard a Catholic show why that expression is wrong.

Conversations like these make me realize how much I really don't know.

[masonking]

I wouldn’t call this debate rather a delightful conversation. Seeing these two men converse in a manner that is respectful to both of their theological traditions is refreshing. May we learn from their example.

[logansweet]

When I was Lutheran I would go to Jordan Cooper regularly. Now I go to Catholic Answers and Matt Fradd when I have questions. This is about the closest thing to an ecumenical allstar team I've ever seen.

Edit: I realized my mistake of putting Jordan Peterson instead of Jordan Cooper. My b.

[colesmith]

Very good discussion! Nice having these two quests. I’ve appreciated both of their work, throughout the years. Cooper’s work was instrumental in my conversion to Lutheranism.

[declare]

Can anyone appreciate the graciousness of Matt Fradd to recede to the background and let the beauty of the discussion take its course. Talk about total control even in absence. This guy should have a TV show.

[mikeparker]

Absolutely marvellous debate / discussion! Jimmy Atkins and Jordan Cooper did a fabulous job. And if we have the body of Christ following their example there would be much good unity in the Body of Christ!

[beowulf.reborn]

Non-Catholic here, but I really liked Mr. Akin's explanation of Faith, and tying it into Faith, Hope, Love.

I would say that Saving Faith is not a Faith that stands alone as an intellectual acknowledgement of Doctrines, but one that looks to Christ in Hope, and consequently works through Love.

[HenryBonesJr]

I enjoyed this format and agree to the reasons why Jimmy believes it to be more edifying and productive. I wonder if James White would ever agree to such a format? 🤷🏽‍♂️

[chrispeele]

Confessional Lutheran (LCMS) here. I have to say I truly enjoyed the dialogue and the charitable manner in which it was carried out and how these two men treated one another. It stands in stark contrast to how James White behaves towards others that he debates or disagrees with regardless of whether they be Protestant or Catholic. He (James White) strikes me as all "head knowledge" but one who has not had an inward work of grace done in his heart and he should examine himself to see if he is truly born again.

[alfreds.]

So much agreement here. Maybe do one on the papacy and sola scriptura between these two.