Question:  In a discussion with a member of the Reformed church, the topic of birth control and abortion came up, and the Reformed church's change in their policy on these issues.  The argument used by this person to support his church's changing position was referred by him as the "theological suspension of the ethical".  He recalled to me occasions in the OT where according to the Will of God, principles of the Mosaic Law were suspended by a direct command of God.  These occasions altered the genealogical progression of some of God's people.  His point was that if God in his infinite wisdom could invade in our natural systems of what is right and what is wrong to accomplish his Will, He could do the same now.  What would you say to this?

Question:  I am a practicing Catholic and have been involved in apologetics for the past six months.  I have just recently stumbled upon your site and find it very helpful.  I especially enjoyed your debate with "King" James White.  (It seems his rebuttal section focused nearly entirely on a straw man argument that the Catholic position is Pelagian.)

My question is in regards to Luther's definition of "faith alone" vs the recent agreement being reached between the Church and the Lutheran church.  The agreement on a misunderstanding of what "faith alone" means is confusing.  The current definition of faith alone, but faith that includes including charity (?) I can understand.  However, I have read some quotes by Luther that explicitly say his idea of faith alone is apart from works.  Two examples:

Speaking at the Augustinian church in Erfurt, Luther once again condemns good works:

Given the above quotes, is the current Lutheran definition of faith alone different than Luther's definition?  Frankly I find the recent Lutheran definition, "faith alone" (alone/apart from what? works?) really means faith alone ( naturally leading to good works) extremely confusing and misleading.