In the last chapter of Luther on the Christian Life, Trueman explores Luther’s theology of vocation and family life. Luther’s thought on these areas of the Christian life was truly groundbreaking. Luther’s understanding of vocation, i.e., calling was groundbreaking because he denied the accepted opinion of his day that there are spiritually higher and lower callings in … Continue reading Luther on the Christian Life (8)
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Samples From Seminary – The Millennium is Happening Right Now
When I hear the term “millennium” in the context of theology, I immediately think of the doctrines of pre-and post-millennialism. By these two terms, we refer to the teaching that at the end of this age, Christ will establish an earthly kingdom that will last for 1000 years. This teaching is based on the reference … Continue reading Samples From Seminary – The Millennium is Happening Right Now
Luther on the Christian Life (7)
In chapter seven, Trueman deals with Luther’s view of righteousness in the Christian life. This question is one of the most important questions for the Christian life. How is a person righteous before God? What is the Christian’s righteousness? Basic to Luther’s understanding of righteousness is the distinction between alien and proper righteousness. Alien righteousness is … Continue reading Luther on the Christian Life (7)
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