Reading 1 John with Martin Luther
Luther sees that the author of 1 John is dealing with both a lack of true faith and a lack of true love in his community. Both are a result of sinful human nature that is a part of every person: Luther's simul iustus et peccator. But though humans sin, they can, with God's help, fight agai...
| Subtitles: | "Johannine epistles" |
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Published: |
Seminaries
[2021]
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| In: |
Word & world
Year: 2021, Volume: 41, Issue: 1, Pages: 68-76 |
| Further subjects: | B
Sin – Christianity - History of doctrines
B Jesus Christ - History of doctrines B Luther, Martin, 1483-1546 - Biblical interpretation B Theological anthropology - Christianity - History of doctrines B Faith - History of doctrines B Luther, Martin, 1483-1546 - Theology B Love - Religious aspects - Christianity B Bible. Epistle of John I - Theology B Law And Gospel |
| Summary: | Luther sees that the author of 1 John is dealing with both a lack of true faith and a lack of true love in his community. Both are a result of sinful human nature that is a part of every person: Luther's simul iustus et peccator. But though humans sin, they can, with God's help, fight against that sin and cling to the Rock that cannot be snatched away. |
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| ISSN: | 0275-5270 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Word & world
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