Keywords

Justification by Faith, Grace, Discipleship, Teaching the Gospel

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Religious educators can face unique challenges when teaching the doctrine of grace. Some students struggle with excessive guilt and do not think they are doing enough to live the gospel. Others think that grace somehow excuses their sins. Helping students better grasp the doctrine of justification by faith can help them feel peace with God while inspiring them to be more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. This article uses the words of scripture, modern prophets, and trusted scholars to clarify this doctrine and discusses how understanding it removes guilt and inspires obedience to God’s commandments. The concluding section provides practical methods for teaching justification by faith in the Latter day Saint classroom in ways that stay true to the doctrine of the Restoration.