Faith, Love, and "a Sea of Comfort": Luther's Lectures and Sermons on 1 John
In 1527, in the midst of pandemic, sorrow, and controversy, Martin Luther lectured on I John. In such a time of trial Luther found in the words of this epistle a message of consolation and hope meant to encourage. He showed his listeners a Christian path, a "middle way," to release them fr...
| Published in: | Word & world |
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| Subtitles: | "Johannine epistles" |
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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Seminaries
[2021]
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Word & world
Year: 2021, Volume: 41, Issue: 1, Pages: 11-21 |
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Christian Life
B God - Love B Trust in God B Luther, Martin, 1483-1546 - Biblical interpretation B Luther, Martin, 1483-1546 - Sermons B Luther, Martin, 1483-1546 - Theology B Bible. Epistle of John I - Criticism, interpretation B Law And Gospel |
| Summary: | In 1527, in the midst of pandemic, sorrow, and controversy, Martin Luther lectured on I John. In such a time of trial Luther found in the words of this epistle a message of consolation and hope meant to encourage. He showed his listeners a Christian path, a "middle way," to release them from sin and despair and to free them for lives of love of God and neighbor. |
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| ISSN: | 0275-5270 |
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