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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Paul Althaus. faith in the promise ; now it is faith in the fulfilled promise . " Faith in Christ is , however , justifying faith both before as well as after Christ's historical appearance . Thus justification has taken place since ...
Paul Althaus. faith in the promise ; now it is faith in the fulfilled promise . " Faith in Christ is , however , justifying faith both before as well as after Christ's historical appearance . Thus justification has taken place since ...
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... Christ . " It is not enough , however , to say either that faith receives justi- fication or that man receives justification in faith . Luther's thought must be expressed more definitely . Justification is received with faith , that is ...
... Christ . " It is not enough , however , to say either that faith receives justi- fication or that man receives justification in faith . Luther's thought must be expressed more definitely . Justification is received with faith , that is ...
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... faith in Christ ... " Luther must assert this because his understanding of faith eliminates the possibility of a faith in Christ which would be without love . God can certainly work such a faith but it cannot possibly be the same as saving ...
... faith in Christ ... " Luther must assert this because his understanding of faith eliminates the possibility of a faith in Christ which would be without love . God can certainly work such a faith but it cannot possibly be the same as saving ...
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THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE AND of the CREEDS 39 | 5 |
THE GENERAL AND THE PROPER KNOWLEDGE OF GOD | 15 |
THE THEOLOGY OF THE CROSS | 25 |
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