Martin Luther - The Ninety-five Theses (Part 1 of 3)

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Martin Luther - The Ninety-five Theses (Part 1 of 3)

Martin Luther - (1483-1546), German reformer

In 1510, Luther traveled as part of delegation from his monastery to Rome (he was not very impressed with what he saw.) In 1511, he transferred from the monastery in Erfurt to one in Wittenberg where, after receiving his doctor of theology degree, he became a professor of biblical theology at the newly founded University of Wittenberg.

In 1513, he began his first lectures on the Psalms. In these lectures, Lutherfs critique of the theological world around him begins to take shape. Later, in lectures on Pauls Epistle to the Romans (in 1515/16) this critique becomes more noticeable. It was during these lectures that Luther finally found the assurance that had evaded him for years. The discovery that changed Luthers life ultimately changed the course of church history and the history of Europe. In Romans, Paul writes of the righteousness of God. Luther had always understood that term to mean that God was a righteous judge that demanded human righteousness. Now, Luther understood righteousness as a gift of God's grace. He had discovered (or recovered) the doctrine of justification by grace alone. This discovery set him afire.

In 1517, he posted a sheet of theses for discussion on the University's chapel door. These Ninety-Five Theses set out a devastating critique of the church's sale of indulgences and explained the fundamentals of justification by grace alone. Luther also sent a copy of the theses Archbishop Albrecht of Mainz calling on him to end the sale of indulgences. Albrecht was not amused. In Rome, cardinals saw Luther's theses as an attack on papal authority. In 1518 at a meeting of the Augustinian Order in Heidelberg, Luther set out his positions with even more precision. In the Heidelberg Disputation, we see the signs of a maturing in Luther's thought and new clarity surrounding his theological perspective the Theology of the Cross.

After the Heidelberg meeting in October 1518, Luther was told to recant his positions by the Papal Legate, Thomas Cardinal Cajetan. Luther stated that he could not recant unless his mistakes were pointed out to him by appeals to scripture and right reasonh he would not, in fact, could not recant. Luther's refusal to recant set in motion his ultimate excommunication.

Throughout 1519, Luther continued to lecture and write in Wittenberg. In June and July of that year, he participated in another debate on Indulgences and the papacy in Leipzig. Finally, in 1520, the pope had had enough. On June 15th the pope issued a bull (Exsurge Domini Arise O'Lord) threatening Luther with excommunication. Luther received the bull on October 10th. He publicly burned it on December 10th.

In January 1521, the pope excommunicated Luther. In March, he was summonsed by Emperor Charles V to Worms to defend himself. During the Diet of Worms, Luther refused to recant his position. Whether he actually said, Here I stand, I can do no other is uncertain. What is known is that he did refuse to recant and on May 8th was placed under Imperial Ban.

This placed Luther and his duke in a difficult position. Luther was now a condemned and wanted man. Luther hid out at the Wartburg Castle until May of 1522 when he returned to Wittenberg. He continued teaching. In 1524, Luther left the monastery. In 1525, he married Katharina von Bora.

From 1533 to his death in 1546 he served as the Dean of the theology faculty at Wittenberg. He died in Eisleben on 18 February 1546.

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[TheGhostFromPlanetX]

"Sin boldly..."

"Even though a man may commit adultery 100 times daily and commit just as many murders, he is still not separated from God". -M. Luther, reformer

[stack45ny]

@TheGhostFromPlanetX Mere strong Hyperbole which Luther was known for. One needs to read the full work to understand the context of this quote. Luther was certainly not promoting murder, adultery, or any sin for that matter.

[TheGhostFromPlanetX]

@stack45ny --Not promoting, but saying it makes no dif in our spiritual walk with Christ; Luther was the origin of the "eternal security" idea.

[stack45ny]

@TheGhostFromPlanetX So the Luther quote was your way of saying "it makes no dif in our spiritual walk with Christ;" OK...thanks for sharing your thoughts. God bless.

[YeshuaisYahweh1]

That wasent the beginning of the Reformation, he acknowelged Papal Office more than 20 times. And 71 of the thesis says "Let him be cursed who rejects the apoatiolic charector of the indulgences." Also, indulgences could never be bought! Get your facts stright you heretic!!

[stack45ny]

@YeshuaisYahweh1 I understand your passion for what you believe, but let me encourage you to control your temper and consider the words of our Lord:

John 13: 34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”

1 John 3:15 "Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him."

Peace be with you

[mystic81006]

I ask this one question to all people,What is wrong with no sin? why is it wrong for every one to not sin? Is it such a bad thing to be with not guilt? not account of sin? to be perfect is a bad thing? To judge sin in all things we must ask these questions,is sin forgiven? Yes,after repentance,and repentance is to sin no more.And if repentance is to sin no more then forgiveness is only for the blameless.To be perfect is a good thing,is a perfect thing.

[KATAERO1]

@TheGhostFromPlanetX Luther must be referring to the Catholic priests, especially the popes. What's an amazing grace!

[Marksnotebook]

@YeshuaisYahweh1 WHAT? ARE you Jewish? You seem full of hatred for a good man of faith--Martin Luther..now what gives here?