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Catholic apologist Trent Horn loves to bring out Martin Luther quotes that sound shocking or extreme, especially when trying to argue that Protestants can’t make sense of James 2. And to be fair—we’re happy to admit that Luther sometimes got James 2 wrong. But here’s the key point: Protestants don’t follow Martin Luther, we follow Scripture. In this episode of Weighed in the Balance, Jonathan Brooks unpacks Horn’s latest arguments, showing how they rely on strawmen, selective soundbites, and bad faith debate tactics. We’ll take a closer look at what Luther really said, why his misstep doesn’t undermine the doctrine of justification by faith alone, and how Protestants can respond when Catholics try to score easy points by twisting history. If you’ve ever been rattled by “scary Luther quotes” or confused about the role of works in salvation, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and a renewed trust in the gospel.

Find Trent's original video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LwEgFig00A

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In 1530, a group of Protestant leaders stood before the most powerful man in Europe—the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V—and refused to back down. Their bold stand became known as the Augsburg Confession, a declaration of faith that would shape the Reformation for centuries to come. In this episode of Weighed in the Balance, Jonathan Brooks explores the courage it took to confess Christ when political pressure, imperial power, and even the threat of persecution were on the line. We’ll see why this moment wasn’t just about theology—it was about conviction, unity, and the unstoppable truth of the gospel. And we’ll ask what it means for us today to hold firm when the world pushes back against our faith.

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James 2 is often called the “Protestant problem passage,” and Catholic apologist Trent Horn argues that it proves faith alone can’t be true. But is that really what James meant? In this episode of Weighed in the Balance, Jonathan Brooks walks through Horn’s claims and shows why Protestants don’t have to fear James 2. By digging into the context of the letter, the meaning of “justification,” and how James and Paul speak with one voice rather than in contradiction, we uncover why this passage doesn’t undermine the gospel of faith alone—but actually reinforces it. If you’ve ever wondered how Protestants can defend sola fide while taking James seriously, this is the conversation you need to hear.

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