The Theology of Martin LutherThis is a comprehensive and systematic survey of Martin Luther's entire thought by an internationally recognized authority in the field of Reformation research. The main theological questions which engaged the Reformer's attention are set forth in clear and simple fashion, along with a host of quotations from this own writings to illumine the presentation. Scholars and laypersons alike will appreciate the more than a thousand instances in which the author allows Luther to speak forcefully and directly for himself. |
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... the word of God and not in the teaching of the fathers ; for the teachers of the church can err and have erred . Scripture never errs . " Therefore it alone has unconditional authority . The au- " The church of God has no power to ...
... the word of God and not in the teaching of the fathers ; for the teachers of the church can err and have erred . Scripture never errs . " Therefore it alone has unconditional authority . The au- " The church of God has no power to ...
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Paul Althaus. 4 GOD IN HIMSELF AND GOD AS HE REVEALS HIMSELF FOR OR LUTHER , there is a contrast between man's attempt to find and know God on his own and the knowledge and encounter which God gives through His word , and this contrast ...
Paul Althaus. 4 GOD IN HIMSELF AND GOD AS HE REVEALS HIMSELF FOR OR LUTHER , there is a contrast between man's attempt to find and know God on his own and the knowledge and encounter which God gives through His word , and this contrast ...
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... the plague or God's wrath , and we too do not feel much differ- ently about it . " Peter says truthfully ( 2 Peter 1:19 ) that the word is like a lamp shining in a dark place . Most certainly it is a dark place ! God's faithfulness and ...
... the plague or God's wrath , and we too do not feel much differ- ently about it . " Peter says truthfully ( 2 Peter 1:19 ) that the word is like a lamp shining in a dark place . Most certainly it is a dark place ! God's faithfulness and ...
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... pleasing to God . God's " yes " to him is hidden in a severe " no . " But faith is the art of comprehending God in his opposite and " of holding fast to the deep and hidden ' yes ' under and above the ' no ' by firmly trusting in God's word ...
... pleasing to God . God's " yes " to him is hidden in a severe " no . " But faith is the art of comprehending God in his opposite and " of holding fast to the deep and hidden ' yes ' under and above the ' no ' by firmly trusting in God's word ...
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... The Christian can only overcome it constantly by holding fast to the word in faith . The Christian is always tempted to allow his im- pression of reality to make him doubt the truth of God and view it as a lie . He cannot possess the ...
... The Christian can only overcome it constantly by holding fast to the word in faith . The Christian is always tempted to allow his im- pression of reality to make him doubt the truth of God and view it as a lie . He cannot possess the ...
Contents
XVII | 51 |
XVIII | 53 |
XIX | 62 |
XX | 70 |
XXI | 72 |
XXII | 73 |
XXIII | 74 |
XXIV | 77 |
XXV | 80 |
XXVI | 84 |
XXVII | 87 |
XXVIII | 90 |
XXIX | 101 |
XXX | 103 |
XXXI | 113 |
XXXII | 116 |
XXXIII | 128 |
XXXIV | 139 |
XXXV | 141 |
XXXVI | 142 |
XXXVII | 148 |
XXXVIII | 151 |
XXXIX | 154 |
XL | 155 |
XLI | 159 |
XLIII | 167 |
XLV | 171 |
XLVI | 177 |
XLVIII | 179 |
XLIX | 191 |
L | 197 |
LI | 199 |
LIII | 200 |
LIV | 206 |
LXV | 259 |
LXVI | 264 |
LXVII | 272 |
LXIX | 278 |
LXX | 285 |
LXXI | 292 |
LXXIII | 295 |
LXXIV | 302 |
LXXV | 311 |
LXXVI | 316 |
LXXVII | 321 |
LXXX | 327 |
LXXXI | 331 |
LXXXIII | 336 |
LXXXIV | 339 |
LXXXV | 343 |
LXXXVII | 346 |
LXXXVIII | 351 |
LXXXIX | 357 |
XC | 362 |
XCI | 368 |
XCII | 373 |
XCIII | 380 |
XCIV | 389 |
XCV | 397 |
XCVI | 402 |
XCVII | 403 |
XCVIII | 408 |
XCIX | 416 |
C | 427 |
CI | 444 |
CIII | 458 |
CIV | 459 |
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