Concerning Christian Liberty

By: Martin Luther

Narrated by: Eric Brooks

Martin Luther was a German priest and professor of theology who initiated the Protestant Reformation. He strongly disputed the claim that freedom from God's punishment of sin could be purchased with money. He confronted indulgence salesman Johann Tetzel with his Ninety-Five Theses in 1517. His refusal to retract all of his writings at the demand of Pope Leo X in 1520 and the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Worms in 1521 resulted in his excommunication by the pope and condemnation as an outlaw by the Emperor.

Luther taught that salvation is not earned by good deeds but received only as a free gift of God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ as redeemer from sin. His theology challenged the authority of the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church by teaching that the Bible is the only source of divinely revealed knowledge and opposed sacerdotalism by considering all baptized Christians to be a holy priesthood. Those who identify with Luther's teachings are called Lutherans.

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A Piece of History

a key pice of insight into the thought process of the reformers. Luther sets a great example of how to approach theologically inaccurate beliefs in love.

Very deep and profound

This is a very deep subject that throughout history has so many sides. hearing the words from the time it happened is so important to understand where Luther and the Church of Rome were. Definitely will listen again.

Outstanding!

The biblical teaching of justification by faith alone shines clear and bright in this little book of Luther’s!

Good

Reading Luther, as good as he can be, can be a bit dry at times. Thankfully, the narrator has an engaging voice that keeps you listening to this very important theological work.

Must read

Luther’s words are just as relevant for Christians today as they were 500 years ago. It is incredible to consider the impact they made in 1520 as well, when the concepts of Christianity had lain largely dormant for over 1000 years. Individuals heard the wonderful news that they didn’t have to be good enough to please God - they only needed to have faith in Christ and His forgiveness for salvation. Priests weren’t necessary- each Christian was in charge of his own relationship with God. Luther’s letter to the pope at the beginning outlines the abuses of the Catholic Church in 1520.