Category: Martin Luther

Christ Alone: A Sampling of Reformation Quotes. Luther, Martin: Pelikan, Jaroslav Jan (Hrsg.) ; Oswald, Hilton C. (Hrsg.) ;  Lehmann, Helmut T. (Hrsg.): Luther’s Works, Vol. 26  : Lectures on Galatians, 1535, Chapters 1-4. Saint Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1999, c1963 (Luther’s Works 26), S. 26: vii-138 Thus we must learn to distinguish all laws,…
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In recent years there has been a reservation on the part of Reformed[1] minded Christians to categorically state that all forms of Semi-Pelagianism are heretical. Not only is this timidity puzzling but the boldness by which these folks announce holders of a libertarian — free-will — theological outlook as “brothers in Christ” is rather alarming.…
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[This paper originally had footnotes, which seem to have evaporated. It was prepared as one of the requirements in a PhD seminar on Martin Luther with the late historian, Marvin Anderson in the Fall of 1999].   Introduction Martin Luther’s theology of the cross [theologia crucis] is of central significance. Luther’s impact cannot be overstated.…
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