Alright, Pastor John, today we address a controversy you stirred up online. Back on September 25, 2017, just as Protestants around the globe were beginning to celebrate the Reformation’s 500th birthday, you spoiled the party with an article titled “Does God Really Save Us by Faith Alone?” (https://desiringgod.org/articles/does-god-really-save-us-by-faith-alone) In the article, you answered no — we are not saved by faith alone — leaving some Protestants dumbfounded and scratching their heads. In wishing for more clarity here, podcast listener Sam wrote to us. “Hello, Pastor John. I have read your article on justification, saying that we are justified by faith alone but we are not ultimately saved by faith alone. You argue that works must be present for final salvation (or glorification) to be completed. Two questions: (1) Can you explain this a little further to us all on air? And (2) what then is the link between justification and glorification? From what I see in Romans 8:30 30 and whom he foreordained, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. , glorification is secured by our justification. How would salvation and works fit between the link here in Paul’s mind?” EPISODE 1166 // March 2, 2018 // http://desiringgod.org/interviews/will-we-be-finally-saved-by-faith-alone For more Ask Pastor John episodes, visit http://desiringgod.org/ask-pastor-john