Luther is preparing for university, preparing to become a lawyer. He gets caught in a storm and tells saint ann, if you save my life, i'll become a monk. And his lifea spared. There's more to the story than that,. none the less, he goes off, becomes a monk, and he says, you know, i became a monk. The mine set was, this is the golden ticket in almost like a second baptism. You're saved in baptism, you kind of lose your grace along the way, but once you enter the monastery, then you've now got the golden ticket. So luther says, i Became a monk so i could be free of
When it comes to discussing our differences, there is a lot of value in a genuine conversation. Rooted in humility, we have much to learn from each other, and we may find we have more in common than we realize. In this episode of White Horse Inn, Michael Horton interviews Pastor Bob Hiller about the distinctives within the Lutheran tradition. As they discuss the great debates that often arise between Lutherans and Presbyterians, they also explore the pastoral nature of Lutheran theology. Holding firm to the promise of Christ’s forgiveness. the Lutheran tradition aims to combat theological systems threatening to destroy the Christian’s comfort—an endeavor esteemed by all Reformation traditions and joined by all who sit around the White Horse Inn table.
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