“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Eph. 2:8-9) When Martin Luther began to ask the Lord, “How is a person justified in your sight?” he knew the importance of that question. The answer … Continue reading The Sola Fide of Salvation
The Story of Martin Luther
A Soul in Search of Salvation Matthew 7:13 “Enter ye in at the strait gate; for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, And many there be which go in thereat.” Romans 1:17 “For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, … Continue reading The Story of Martin Luther
Why the Reformation Still Matters
The Importance of the Reformation On October 31, 2017 a large part of the world’s population will take time to reflect on that fateful day, 500 years ago, when an obscure Augustinian monk had a date with destiny. Little did Dr. Martin Luther know that the hammer he raised to nail a document to the … Continue reading Why the Reformation Still Matters
Justification: The Protestant View
The motto of the Reformation in relation to justification was Sola Fide, or by faith alone. This term was shorthand for believing in Christ alone. Rome also stressed that faith was vital to justification. However, Rome said that faith was a necessary condition, but not a sufficient condition for justification. Faith is one plank of … Continue reading Justification: The Protestant View
Standing for One’s Faith in a Godless Society
A Soul In Search of Salvation The Story of Martin Luther and the Reformation Part 3 Standing Fast before the Sovereign In the spring of 1521, the Parliament of the German state assembled and demanded the appearance of Luther. Obedient to the crown, Luther journeyed to Worms, believing that he had been summoned to debate … Continue reading Standing for One’s Faith in a Godless Society
