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Title: A Treatise on Good Works

Summary: "A Treatise on Good Works" by Martin Luther is a theological treatise written in the early 16th century during the Reformation period. The text explores the concept of good works in the Christian faith, arguing against the prevailing notion that only traditional religious practices and rituals are acceptable to God. Instead, Luther posits that true good works are those commanded by God and performed out of faith, thus reshaping the understanding of morality and righteousness within the Church. The opening of the treatise sets the stage for Luther's reflection on his role as a pastor and reformer, emphasizing that his writings were motivated by his duty to guide his congregation toward true spiritual understanding. He details his journey of faith and the intellectual struggles that led to his insistence that genuine good works must arise from faith alone, rather than external adherence to rituals. Luther addresses misconceptions about his teachings, reaffirming that good works should not be equated with self-elected or superficial acts. He introduces the central tenets of his argument, which he plans to elaborate on using the framework of the Ten Commandments, thereby outlining a path for believers to engage in meaningful expressions of faith through their everyday actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Luther, Martin, 1483-1546

Translator: Reu, Johann Michael, 1869-1943

EBook No.: 418

Published: Feb 1, 1996

Downloads: 510

Language: English

Subject: Lutheran Church -- Doctrines

Subject: Good works (Theology)

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: A Treatise on Good Works

Summary: "A Treatise on Good Works" by Martin Luther is a theological treatise written in the early 16th century during the Reformation period. The text explores the concept of good works in the Christian faith, arguing against the prevailing notion that only traditional religious practices and rituals are acceptable to God. Instead, Luther posits that true good works are those commanded by God and performed out of faith, thus reshaping the understanding of morality and righteousness within the Church. The opening of the treatise sets the stage for Luther's reflection on his role as a pastor and reformer, emphasizing that his writings were motivated by his duty to guide his congregation toward true spiritual understanding. He details his journey of faith and the intellectual struggles that led to his insistence that genuine good works must arise from faith alone, rather than external adherence to rituals. Luther addresses misconceptions about his teachings, reaffirming that good works should not be equated with self-elected or superficial acts. He introduces the central tenets of his argument, which he plans to elaborate on using the framework of the Ten Commandments, thereby outlining a path for believers to engage in meaningful expressions of faith through their everyday actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Luther, Martin, 1483-1546

Translator: Reu, Johann Michael, 1869-1943

EBook No.: 418

Published: Feb 1, 1996

Downloads: 510

Language: English

Subject: Lutheran Church -- Doctrines

Subject: Good works (Theology)

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.