Thinking Fellows The Bondage of the Will
Aug 26, 2016
Dr. Jim Nestingen discusses Luther's 'Bondage of the Will' on the Thinking Fellows podcast, exploring sin, historical context, and the clash with Erasmus. They delve into choices, faith, and Luther's belief that faith is not a choice but a result of being chosen by Christ.
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Read Deep Books Repeatedly
- Luther urged readers to reread great books repeatedly rather than treat them as trophies.
- Deep texts like Bondage of the Will keep interpreting and shaping the reader over time.
Try Reading It Backwards
- Read Bondage of the Will from the back forward to grasp Luther's positive argument first.
- Working backwards prepares you to enjoy Luther's method and sharper critiques.
Prefer Packer's Translation
- Choose the J.I. Packer translation for colloquial flavor and faithful tone.
- Packer captures Luther's language better than more wooden translations.