Renewing Your Mind Bondage of the Will
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Jul 22, 2025 
R.C. Sproul, founder of Ligonier Ministries and a prominent theologian, delves into the historic clash between Martin Luther and Desiderius Erasmus over free will and salvation. He reveals how their debate has shaped Reformation thought and highlights the essential role of divine grace in salvation. Sproul also discusses the tension between human will and God's sovereignty, emphasizing that true salvation is solely a divine act. Listeners gain insight into the complexities of sin and the necessity of grace in the journey of faith.
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Luther on Free Will Debate
- The debate on free will between Luther and Erasmus is crucial to understanding salvation and grace in Christian theology.
- Luther considered his work "The Bondage of the Will" his most vital writing on these issues.
Salvation: God's Work Alone
- The question of human will's power in salvation is essential to understanding God's grace.
- Luther argued salvation is entirely God's work, not a result of human effort or merit.
Luther on Human Will and Grace
- Erasmus feared that teaching man's moral inability would discourage moral effort and faith.
- Luther insisted that no one strives to come to God without God's initiating grace, so this teaching is truthful and necessary.
