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Justified by Faith and Works? Defending Sola Fide with Gavin Ortlund and Jordan B. Cooper

Sola Media

Sola Media

teaching

January 6, 2026
Michael Horton, Gavin Ortlund, and Jordan B. Cooper address some of the most common criticisms of sola fide (justification by faith alone in Christ alone) and help Protestants understand the biblical defense of the doctrine and what is at stake if it is lost. NEW: THE FIVE SOLAS - https://solamedia.org/offers/fivesolas/?sc=AP2512VY Rediscover the truths that sparked the Reformation and still ground the church today in "The Five Solas: Essential Truths for a Modern Reformation" DEFENDING THE REFORMATION is a 6 part series bringing together Gavin Ortlund, Jordan Cooper, and Michael Horton to address some of the most prominent criticisms of the Reformation and key Protestant doctrines. Were the Reformers true reformers or radical revolutionaries? Does Sola Scriptura undermine church tradition? Is Sola Fide merely a product of nominalism? Together, these Protestant theologians examine the historical context, theological depth, and biblical fidelity of the Reformation. Follow each channel for new episodes: ⁩@solamediaorg @TruthUnites @DrJordanBCooper 0:00 Comparing Roman Catholic and Reformation Views on Justification 7:38 Is Justification "Forensic"? 18:22 What Is the Formal Cause of Justification? 26:12 Justification throughout Church History 32:18 James and Paul on Justification LISTEN TO THE SHOW Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-what-you-believe-with-michael-horton/id1776875542 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iVTLF8opWifHQ8KtvXdr5?si=2f3cb2f11ef34b33 FOLLOW US Newsletter: https://solamedia.org/subscribe/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/solamediaorg/ X/Twitter https://x.com/solamediaorg Facebook https://www.facebook.com/solamediaorg/ WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. https://solamedia.org/

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