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t. e. Catholic theology is the understanding of Catholic doctrine or teachings, and results from the studies of theologians. It is based on canonical scripture, and sacred tradition, as interpreted authoritatively by the magisterium of the Catholic Church.
- Justification by Faith
- Law and Gospel
- Universal Priesthood of The Baptized
- Simul Justus et Peccator
- Two Kingdoms
- New Finnish School
- Demonology
- See Also
- Further Reading
"This one and firm rock, which we call the doctrine of justification," insisted Luther, "is the chief article of the whole Christian doctrine, which comprehends the understanding of all godliness." Lutherans tend to follow Luther in this matter. For the Lutheran tradition, the doctrine of salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone...
Another essential aspect of his theology was his emphasis on the "proper distinction" between Law and Gospel. He believed that this principle of interpretation was an essential starting point in the study of the scriptures and that failing to distinguish properly between Law and Gospel was at the root of many fundamental theological errors.
Luther developed his expositions of the "universal priesthood of believers" from New Testament scripture. Through his studies, Luther recognized that the hierarchical division of Christians into clergy and laity, stood in contrast to the Apostle Peter's teaching (1Peter2:1-10).
(Latin simul, "simultaneous" + Latin justus, "righteous" + Latin et, "and" + Latin peccator, "sinner")Roman Catholic theology maintains that baptism washes away original sin. However, "concupiscence" remains as an inclination to sin, which is not sin unless actualized. Luther and the Reformers, following Augustine, insisted that what was called "co...
Martin Luther's doctrine of the two kingdoms(or two reigns) of God teaches that God is the ruler of the whole world and that he rules in two ways, both by the law and by the gospel. God rules the earthly kingdom through secular government, by means of law and the sword. As creator, God would like to promote social justice, and this is done through ...
Finnish scholarship in recent years has presented a distinctive view of Luther. Tuomo Mannermaa at the University of Helsinki led "The New Finnish Interpretation of Luther" that presents Luther's views on salvation in terms much closer to the Eastern Orthodox doctrine of theosisrather than established interpretations of German Luther scholarship. M...
Luther continued a tradition of Christian engagement with the demonic from his medieval predecessors. For instance, during his Table Talks, he references Mechthild of Magedburg's The Flowing Light of the Godhead, an example of the pre-reformation piety which Luther was immersed in that associate the Devil with excrement. Luther references Mechtihil...
Althaus, Paul. The theology of Martin Luther(1966) 464 pagesBagchi, David, and David C. Steinmetz, eds. The Cambridge Companion to Reformation Theology(2004) 289 pp.Bainton, Roland H. Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther(1950) 386 pagesBayer, Oswald, Martin Luther's Theology: A Contemporary Interpretation(2008) 354 pagesPeople also ask
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One of the central theological distinctions between Lutheranism and Catholicism pertains to the doctrine of justification. Martin Luther's articulation of justification by faith alone, known as sola fide, underscored the primacy of God's grace in the process of salvation. This emphasis on faith as the sole means of justification, apart from ...
The 2.6-million-member Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, which had contributed greatly to the Lutheran-Catholic dialogue that led to the declaration, chose not to enter into the agreement. Their leader, the Rev. A. L. Barry, accused the Lutheran World Federation of “the latest example of Lutherans sacrificing God’s truth on the altar of unity.
- John Feister
t. e. In Christian theology, justification is the event or process by which sinners are made or declared to be righteous in the sight of God. [1] In the 21st century, there is now substantial agreement on Justification by most Christian communions. The collective bodies of most of the largest Christian denominations, including Roman Catholic ...
Christian theology is the study of Christian belief and practice. Such study concentrates primarily upon the texts of the Old Testament and the New Testament as well as on Christian tradition. Christian theologians use biblical exegesis, rational analysis, and argument.
