Justification in Anglican Theology

[Bulldog]

In Anglican theology are we justified by fiath alone, or a combination of faith and works?

[TomUK]

Article 11 - The Justification of Man

We are accounted righteous before God, only for the merit of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by faith, and not for our own works or deserving. Wherefore that we are justified by faith only is a most wholesome doctrine, and very full of comfort; as more largely is expressed in the Homily of Justification.

This is the 11th article of religion from the Book of Common prayer. It succintly summarises many key Anglican doctrines, and while many now see a few of the articles as out of date, i don't there much debate on this one.

[Karl - Liberal Backslider]

There is no single "Anglican Theology" on this issue or on any other. There are people within the church holding all from Reformed to Catholic views on the topic.

[PaladinValer]

As a High Church Anglican, I believe both faith and works are necessary. Some High Church Anglicans may disagree, but I believe most would agree that both are required.

Likewise, I would argue that most Low Church Anglicans believe only faith is a requirement.

The Broad Churchers simply cannot make their minds up! :D (j/k!) ;)