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Salvation by faith alone

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A Protestant doctrine asserting that salvation is achieved through faith in Christ rather than through works, sacraments, or church mediation.

AP course connection

Topic 2.2: 2.2 Luther and the Protestant Reformation

Unit 2

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