Light + Truth The Book Shapes the Reformation
Sep 27, 2023
Exploring Martin Luther's understanding of the scriptures, the importance of studying the Bible in its original languages, the struggle with overworking and reflecting on Paul's work ethic, and Martin Luther's dispute with Erasmus over the powerlessness of man and the necessity of God's intervention.
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Value Biblical Languages
- Do not minimize the importance of knowing the original biblical languages for faithful doctrine.
- Encourage younger church members to learn these languages and support language education in seminaries.
Be Diligent Yet Balanced
- Be diligent in study and ministry despite obstacles, working intensely but with balance.
- Avoid laziness; pray, read, study earnestly, but take care not to break your body with overwork.
Affliction Shapes Theology
- Affliction and temptation deepen understanding of Scripture; pain is a hermeneutical lens.
- Luther credited his trials for shaping his theology and making him a better theologian.
