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A Treatise on Good Works Kindle Edition

by Martin Luther (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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The sixteenth-century theologian who sparked the Protestant Reformation offers an accessible introduction to his views on faith, good works, and salvation.

In 1517, German theologian Martin Luther posted ninety-five complaints against the Roman Catholic Church—his famous Ninety-Five Theses—to the door of All Saints’ Church in Wittenberg. This simple act of protest sparked the global movement known as the Protestant Reformation, dramatically changing the course of Christianity and altering the fate of nations.

In A Treatise on Good Works, Luther presents a clear and accessible introduction to his deeply influential theology. Offering simple and direct principles for Christian living, he defines good works as all activities intended to help maintain the church. But while Luther maintains that good works are important, he also argues that salvation only comes from faith in God’s grace.

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About the Author

Dr. Martin Luther was a German clergyman, theologian, author, hymnwriter, professor, and Augustinian friar who lived from 10 November 1483 to 18 February 1546. He was a pivotal player in the Protestant Reformation, and his theological convictions served as the foundation for Lutheranism. In 1507, Luther became ordained as a member of the clergy. He began to criticize various Roman Catholic Church teachings and practices, particularly the perspective on indulgences. In his Ninety-five Theses of 1517, Luther urged an academic examination of the practice and efficacy of indulgences. His refusal to disavow all of his publications at the request of Pope Leo X in 1520 and the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Worms in 1521 ended in his excommunication by the pope and the Holy Roman Emperor's sentencing as an outlaw. Luther died in 1546, with Pope Leo X still excommunicating him. Luther preached that redemption, and hence eternal life, are not won through good works, but are only gained as a free gift of God's grace through the believer's faith in Jesus Christ, the redeemer from sin.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0885ZM42T
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media (May 12, 2020)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 12, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2448 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 117 pages

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Diego

very insightful

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2013

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It is awesome to be able to read Luther's own words on good works and grace. He is able to draw an interesting perspective on how faith and works relate to the Christian walk. There were times that I felt liked was having a conversation with Luther himself.

Luther uses the 10 commandments dictated by the Catholic Church - which reflect the mindset of he era - and not the actual 10 Commandments written in the Bible in Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5. The biblical second commandment of not making images is not in his treatise, even though Luther had a personal devotion to God alone. By removing the second commandment the order is completely altered. The actual fourth commandment becomes the third and so on. Th Commandment concerning the Sabbath - seventh day - Saturday is alluded as Sunday and holy days, and lastly, for removing the second commandment, the last Biblical commandment - thou shall not lust alert anything- is divided into two. - thou shall not covet thing and lust after your neighbor' s wife.

At any rate, Luther goes into depth in his analogies. Very recommendable reading to anyone who wants to learn more about a spiritual walk and the relation between faith and good works.

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Lucy Mae

A Treatise on Good Works

Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2021

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I’ve often heard of the Reformation and the results of it but I’ve never read the Treatise before. While the wording is not something I am used to it was/is a very profitable book to read! It teaches in a more simplistic way the way faith plays a huge part in our everyday life

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The Fisherman

Enlightening

Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2023

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Such an interesting read! He had trouble with depression! Makes it such an inspiration to Christians facing depression . I was really blessed in so many ways by reading this! Priceless to me!

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John Enfield

Read this and other works by Martin Luther to help you apply the Word of God to your life.

Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2017

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One of the first, and still the best series of Bible commentaries or concordances available. Written by the founder of the Lutheran Church and of the protestant movement himself, this and the other books of his available on Amazon are a must read for anyone looking to better understand the Bible. The writings of Martin Luther will help you understand the Bible, Lutheran church doctrine and most importantly, how to apply the teachings in the Bible to your everyday life better than anything else I've read.

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William Bolton

Thank God for Martin Luther

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2018

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Martin Luther has been blessed with extraordinary and timeless understanding and the ability to communicate it to our great benefit. In this translation he is very eloquent and also very easy to follow. He has become one of my favorite Christian authors, and I can easily and highly recommend this book. Thank you, Amazon, for making it and so many other classic Christian writings available on Kindle and so cheaply.

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Corrina

Read if you are feeling like you cannot do enough to justify yourself to God - this will remind you that you don't have to

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2013

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I had been feeling really bowed down and guilty lately. I really wanted to read something that would preach the free grace of Christ to me. This was a very good choice. Luther really hammers home that you cannot work for your salvation, that you must rest in faith on Christ alone. It really helped get my mind right again.

Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2012

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I found this an interesting book to read to find out more about the thinking
of martin Luther and the thinking that lead the man to form the movement
that shaped Christianity of the modern world through the reformation.

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Pokeberry Mary

this book, along with the commentaries on galatians have ...

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2018

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this book, along with the commentaries on galatians have been really helpful to me. I tend to assume I should be doing something more for God--and don't realize that my daily life is service too. This book talks about the real work of faith--to believe that God loves us and that we are already approved.

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