Accepted by God, transformed by Christ : the doctrine of justification in multilateral ecumenical dialogue (Geneva : Lutheran World Federation, Department for Theology and Studies, 2008)
Background and discussion of the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification among Lutherans and Catholics -- Justification and salvation as viewed in other Christian traditions -- The Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification from the perspective of other Christian traditions -- The biblical witness of justification and salvation as a common source and norm -- The message of justification in today's world -- Appendices: -- Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification -- 1. Biblical message of justification -- 2. The doctrine of justification as ecumenical problem -- 3. The common understanding of justification -- 4. Explicating the common understanding of justification -- 5. The significance and scope of the consensus reached -- Sources for the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification -- Official common statement -- Annex to the Official common statement -- Methodist statement
Includes bibliographical references.
Keywords: Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification; Catholic Church -- Lutheran Church. -- Relations; Justification (Christian theology); Lutheran Church -- Catholic Church -- Relations; Christian union; Ecumenical movement