Luther: In Real Time November 24, 1520: Dinner with Luther
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Nov 24, 2020 In a vibrant dinner conversation, Martin Luther, voiced by Rupert Wickham, shares insights on faith and theology with his eager student. He humorously tackles the question of God's pre-creation activities and emphasizes the importance of using grammar correctly in understanding divine commands. Luther passionately defends marriage as a divine gift and a source of character growth, contrasting it with the pitfalls of clerical celibacy. The discussion also touches on predestination, where he comforts believers by affirming salvation as entirely God's work.
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Dinner Table Debate With A Student
- A student presses Martin Luther with theological and grammatical questions during dinner at the Augustinian cloister.
- Their lively exchange illustrates Luther's teaching style and his delight in correcting errors publicly.
Grammar Reveals Theology
- Luther argues that confusing imperatives with indicatives corrupts theology and inflates human ability.
- He insists scripture's indicatives show human inability and thus highlight the need for divine grace.
Law Prepares The Heart For Grace
- The law's purpose is to make sinners aware of their guilt and drive them to despair.
- Only those troubled by their sin receive the word of grace and are prepared for justification by God.