Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification
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The Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification is an ecumenical agreement between the Catholic Church and the Lutheran World Federation that resolves key Reformation-era disputes about how humans are justified before God.
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| Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification canonical | 3 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification Context triple: [Lutheran World Federation, signed, Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification]
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A.
Solid Declaration of the Formula of Concord
The Solid Declaration of the Formula of Concord is a key 1577 Lutheran confessional document that systematically clarifies and defends Lutheran doctrine against contemporary theological controversies.
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B.
Smalcald League
The Smalcald League was a 16th-century defensive alliance of Lutheran princes and cities within the Holy Roman Empire formed to protect and advance the Protestant Reformation against imperial and papal authority.
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C.
Augsburg Confession
The Augsburg Confession is a foundational 1530 statement of Lutheran beliefs that became a central doctrinal standard of the Protestant Reformation.
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D.
Belgic Confession
The Belgic Confession is a foundational 16th-century Reformed doctrinal statement that systematically outlines key Calvinist beliefs and theology.
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E.
Epitome of the Formula of Concord
Epitome of the Formula of Concord is a concise Lutheran confessional document that summarizes key doctrinal positions and controversies addressed in the larger Formula of Concord.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification Target entity description: The Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification is an ecumenical agreement between the Catholic Church and the Lutheran World Federation that resolves key Reformation-era disputes about how humans are justified before God.
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A.
Solid Declaration of the Formula of Concord
The Solid Declaration of the Formula of Concord is a key 1577 Lutheran confessional document that systematically clarifies and defends Lutheran doctrine against contemporary theological controversies.
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B.
Smalcald League
The Smalcald League was a 16th-century defensive alliance of Lutheran princes and cities within the Holy Roman Empire formed to protect and advance the Protestant Reformation against imperial and papal authority.
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C.
Augsburg Confession
The Augsburg Confession is a foundational 1530 statement of Lutheran beliefs that became a central doctrinal standard of the Protestant Reformation.
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D.
Belgic Confession
The Belgic Confession is a foundational 16th-century Reformed doctrinal statement that systematically outlines key Calvinist beliefs and theology.
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E.
Epitome of the Formula of Concord
Epitome of the Formula of Concord is a concise Lutheran confessional document that summarizes key doctrinal positions and controversies addressed in the larger Formula of Concord.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian doctrinal statement
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ecumenical agreement ⓘ theological document ⓘ |
| addresses |
Reformation-era disputes
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assurance of salvation ⓘ grace ⓘ human sinfulness ⓘ relationship between faith and works ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
overcome doctrinal condemnations of the 16th century
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promote Christian unity ⓘ |
| approvedBy |
Lutheran World Federation Council
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linked to:
Lutheran World Federation
Pope John Paul II ⓘ |
| basedOn | Lutheran–Roman Catholic ecumenical dialogues ⓘ |
| commemorates | Reformation Day ⓘ |
| concerns | how humans are justified before God ⓘ |
| dateSigned | 1999-10-31 ⓘ |
| declares | consensus in basic truths of the doctrine of justification ⓘ |
| hasFollowUpDocument |
Annex to the Official Common Statement
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Official Common Statement ⓘ |
| hasNumberOfParagraphs | 44 ⓘ |
| hasSection |
Preamble
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The Biblical Message of Justification ⓘ The Common Understanding of Justification ⓘ The Doctrine of Justification as Ecumenical Problem ⓘ
linked to:
The Doctrine of Justification
The Explicitation of the Common Understanding of Justification ⓘ
linked to:
The Common Understanding of Justification
The Significance and Scope of the Consensus Reached ⓘ |
| hasTitle | Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification ⓘ |
| language |
English
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German ⓘ Latin ⓘ |
| laterAffirmedBy |
Anglican Consultative Council
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World Communion of Reformed Churches ⓘ World Methodist Council ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
doctrine of justification
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ecumenism ⓘ soteriology ⓘ |
| negotiatedBy | Lutheran–Roman Catholic Joint Commission ⓘ |
| shortName | JDDJ ⓘ |
| signedAt | Augsburg ⓘ |
| signedBy |
Catholic Church
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linked to:
Catholic Church worldwide
Lutheran World Federation ⓘ Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity ⓘ
linked to:
Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity
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| signedInCountry | Germany ⓘ |
| states |
condemnations of the 16th century do not apply to the current teaching of the dialogue partners
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good works are the fruits and signs of justification ⓘ justification is by God’s grace through faith in Christ ⓘ |
| tradition |
Catholic
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linked to:
Roman Catholicism
Lutheran ⓘ
linked to:
Lutheranism
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| yearSigned | 1999 ⓘ |
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