Has the matter of salvation - whether it is by works or by faith alone - ever been considered on any councils of the Catholic and Orthodox churches?

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The first big controversy on this topic emerged with the teachings of Pelagius. His doctrine (about salvation from deeds and about Adam and Christ only "giving example") were condemned on local councils of Diopolis and Carthage and on the Ecumenical Council of Ephesus. Search the web for the term 'pelagianism' to learn more.

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📝 Has the matter of salvation - whether it is by works or by faith alone - ever been considered on any councils of the Catholic and Orthodox churches?
📝 What is the biblical basis for salvation by faith alone (sola fide)?
📝 How do those who believe in a works or works + faith based salvation interpret Jesus' words to the criminal in Luke 23:43?
📝 Was the matter of whether the Christians who had renounced their faith under torture should be accepted back considered in the First Council?
📝 Has any prominent theologian ever explained why Jesus let a thief be in charge of the money?
📝 Has a pope ever been corrected publicly by a non-cleric in the presence of cardinals because of the unclear wording of a papal document?
📝 Is there a significant difference between salvation by faith with works and salvation by faith and works?
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📝 How do those who believe in salvation by grace, and in works being the fruit of salvation, explain Galatians 6:8-9?
📝 Has the Roman Catholic Church ever issued an official response to the accusations of the Reformers?
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