Select Works of Martin Luther: An Offering to the Church of God in “The Last Days” vol. 1, Concerning Christian Liberty
Overview
Study with one of the key leaders of the Protestant Reformation—Martin Luther. In this volume Henry Cole selected and translated sections from Martin Luther’s commentaries on Romans, Galatians, and Psalms. This compilation of scriptural exegesis provides guidance on how to understand the Bible’s teaching on myriad issues. Arranged by topic, this work provides insight on the use of the law, the saint’s triumph over death, internal warfare of the child of God, the sin against the Holy Ghost, and many other issues. Nine sermons from Luther are also included covering the lost sheep, the good shepherd, the 10 lepers, and other passages. This volume is ideal for historical study, personal devotion, sermon preparation, or group study.
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Top Highlights
“For this epistle, is such a full treasury of spiritual riches, and as it were, such an overflowing cornucopiæ, that if you read it a thousand times over, there is always in it something new to be found, so that the last time of reading shall be ever the most profitable.” (Page 201)
“‘doing the works of the law,’ and ‘fulfilling the law’ are two very different things” (Page 204)
“‘Evil works do not make an evil man, but an evil man makes evil works.’” (Page 30)
“to strive to adorn, according to his ability, the church of God” (Page 6)
“Thanks be unto God, who giveth us the victory through Jesus Christ our Lord:’ that is, the victory over sin and death, as he there shews, ‘The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law.’” (Page 20)
About Martin Luther
Martin Luther 1483–1546) was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation and one of the most significant figures in Western history. Over the course of his life, he was a monk, a priest, a professor of biblical literature, a Reformer, a husband, and a father.
Luther is most noted for his 95 Theses (1517), in which he argues that indulgences are not acts of penance which can replace true repentance. In 1520, Pope Leo X and Holy Roman Emperor Charles V demanded that Luther retract all of his writings. Luther refused. He was subsequently excommunicated and declared an outlaw.
Luther has been both praised and vilified for what he preached and wrote. His translation of the Christian Bible into the vernacular greatly influenced the church. His works continue to impact all Christians and animate the movement that bears his name. His works are also represented in Martin Luther’s Basic Theological Writings and the Luther’s Works collection.