Christian Liberty
Author: Martin Luther
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Published: 1903
Total Pages: 66
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A Treatise on Christian Liberty
Author: Martin Luther
Publisher: Good Press
Published: 2023-11-16
Total Pages: 67
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn Martin Luther's 'A Treatise on Christian Liberty,' the author presents a powerful theological and political argument for the freedom of the Christian believer. Written during the Protestant Reformation, this book explores the relationship between faith and works, grace, and the freedom that comes from being justified through faith. Luther's writing style is clear and direct, making complex theological concepts accessible to a wide audience. The book is considered a seminal work in Protestant theology and a key text in understanding the religious controversies of the time. Martin Luther, a German priest and theologian, wrote 'A Treatise on Christian Liberty' in 1520 in response to criticism from the Catholic Church. His personal struggle with the doctrine of justification by faith alone led him to write this passionate defense of Christian freedom. Luther's background as a monk and his study of the Bible influenced his views on salvation and the role of the church. I highly recommend 'A Treatise on Christian Liberty' to readers interested in theology, religious history, and the Protestant Reformation. This book provides valuable insights into the beliefs and motivations of Martin Luther and the impact of his ideas on Christianity.
Luther's Treatise On Christian Freedom and Its Legacy
Author: Robert Kolb
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2019-11-08
Total Pages: 171
ISBN-13: 1978710666
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book analyzes Luther’s treatise On Christian Freedom and its revolutionary re-definition of what it means to be Christian as one freed by Christ from sin, the accusation of God’s law, and death in order to be bound or bonded to the neighbor. Robert Kolb puts the treatise in its historical context, tracing its key ideas as they developed out of his medieval background, and as they continued to mature throughout his life. A contextual analysis of the text accompanies an overview of how this treatise was used or ignored throughout subsequent centuries, including the more extensive impact it has had in the last half century.
A Treatise on Good Works
Author: Martin Luther
Publisher: DigiCat
Published: 2022-09-16
Total Pages: 104
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKDigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "A Treatise on Good Works" by Martin Luther. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
The Freedom of the Christian
Author: Martin Luther
Publisher: New Reformation Publications
Published: 2020-10-15
Total Pages: 41
ISBN-13: 1948969475
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Freedom of the Christian was Martin Luther's first public defense of the doctrine of justification by grace through faith on account of Christ alone. Luther's explosive rediscovery of the Gospel of Jesus Christ shattered the Church of Rome's foundation of works, which considered good works a part of salvation instead of a result of it. Here, Luther constructed a rich theology that relies on the full power of the Gospel, which not only grants saving faith but also nurtures that faith through good works done in the freest service. This new abridged translation from Adam Francisco, featuring a brief essay from Scott Keith, leaves no doubt that the Christian, secure in Christ, is truly free—free from sin, death, and the devil, and free to serve their neighbor.
The Truth of the Christian Religion in Six Books
Author: Hugo Grotius
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Published: 1829
Total Pages: 332
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Author: Thomas White
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9780805443875
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst Freedom is an important gathering of messages from a recent conference on religious liberty held at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Editor Jason B. Duesing explains: "The purpose of this collection is, first, to provide an introductory look into the biblical and historical foundations of religious liberty combined with several instances of contemporary expression and defense for the purpose of instruction, edification, and encouragement to all who take the time to read this volume. Second, however, we wish to remind Baptists in the twenty-first century of the price that was paid by their forefathers for the establishment and defense of religious liberty. To be sure, there were people of various religious and denominational preferences that providence used to implement the religious freedoms now enjoyed by all, but for Baptists to overlook the contribution of their own would be a travesty."
The Ninety-Five Theses, On Christian Liberty, and Address to the Christian Nobility
Author: Martin Luther
Publisher: Digireads.com Publishing
Published: 2009-01-01
Total Pages: 88
ISBN-13: 9781420933871
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCollected together in this volume are the following three works by Martin Luther: "The Ninety-Five Theses," "On Christian Liberty," and "Address to the Christian Nobility." Martin Luther, the founder of the Protestant movement and one of the most important figures in all of religious history puts forth his objections to the Catholic Church in these classic religious texts. "The Ninety-Five Theses on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences" is Martin Luther's list of concerns on corruption in the Roman Catholic Church. This 1517 document has since been widely acknowledged as the catalyst for the Protestant Reformation. "On Christian Liberty" is Luther's third major treatise in which he details his doctrines on justification by faith and the priesthood of all believers, and eventually expands on the concept of freedom through grace and its meaning for mankind. Finally in this work we find the "Address to the Christian Nobility" which predates "On Christian Liberty" and further discusses the religious beliefs of Martin Luther. This collection of foundational works of the Protestant movement is essential reading for religious scholars and laymen alike.
Sex for Christians
Author: Lewis B. Smedes
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Published: 1994-06-09
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 0802807437
DOWNLOAD EBOOKConsidered one of the definitive statements on sex and sexuality from a Christian perspective, Sex for Christians offers frank yet compassionate discussion that is at once refreshingly open-minded and strongly biblical. This edition adds discussions of AIDS and talk of "safe sex", cohabitation, homosexuality, and the need to develop Christian strategies regarding sex.
Luther at Leipzig
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Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2019-09-16
Total Pages: 362
ISBN-13: 9004414630
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOn the five-hundredth anniversary of the 1519 debate between Martin Luther and John Eck at Leipzig, Luther at Leipzig offers an extensive treatment of this pivotal Reformation event in its historical and theological context. The Leipzig Debate not only revealed growing differences between Luther and his opponents, but also resulted in further splintering among the Reformation parties, which continues to the present day. The essays in this volume provide an essential background to the complex theological, political, ecclesiastical, and intellectual issues precipitating the debate. They also sketch out the relevance of the Leipzig Debate for the course of the Reformation, the interpretation and development of Luther, and the ongoing divisions between Protestantism and Roman Catholicism.
