Martin Luther's Doctrines (Reformation Theology)
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I've already recorded a lecture on Martin Luther, but I wanted to focus specifically on his doctrines in this segment, which I kind of glossed over in the survey lecture. In this lecture, I'll be discussing Martin Luther's three solae (Sola Scriptura, Sola Gratia, Sola Fide), the priesthood of all believers, and Luther's view of the Sacraments.
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The irony is that I'm watching this video instead of taking notes on the Old Regime.. I love how I procrastinate from AP European History homework with more European history. Mr. Richey, I find your videos very informative and helpful, and also very enjoyable and entertaining. They help satisfy my love of information-- I consider myself a history nerd. Keep them coming!
Tess Barnett Well, at least you're doing something that will help you on the exam! As long as you and your friends keep watching these videos, I'll keep making them!
Your metal music slide cuts are righteous. I believe Luther would approve. (*o*)
You look exactly like a more thin, younger version of that Martin Luther painting haha.
"Faith without work is dead" It is not contradictory because work is a by-product of faith
If you have a sincere work because of having sincere faith
Neo Lingad even the devil's believe
@Daniel Gfesserhmmmm, it was a simple statement agreeing with him actually. Devil's have no good works!
The work is after that you are saved by FAITH alone, like Abraham became: Friend of God because he believed in God's word!!!
But it is not work that saved our soul, because our works are like a rotten cloth ( rags), Jesus(sinless) accomplished the law & the prophet perfectly and gave his life voluntarily to give his blood for the sacrifice like the time of Moses (era) ( animal's sacrifices)that did not last too long instead of Jesus - Christ sacrifice was once & for all!!! 😁😍😀👍
If you love me you'll keep my commandments.... It's being faithful
that's not what James epistle is about,
first off James is talking to saved brethrens, James epistle is not a salvation epistle it is a descipling epistle, people need to study the "WHOLE" book of James not just one verse. it's amazing how many catholics and calvinist have used James 2 to justify works salvation. works are not a by product of faith,
catholics and calvinist cant ever tell you what the entire book of James is about or who it's written to, they have no clue.
one thing is sure Abraham didnt repeatedly offer ISSAC daily on the alter, Rahab didnt continually hide the spies daily.
theres no verse in James that says if you have no works your not saved and going to hell.
Really enjoyed this vid, very informative and easy to follow. I subscribed so hopefully you continue to upload new vids!
Thanks! And I most definitely will!
Awesome video! As a student I have struggled to understand many events in history and specific teachings of influential figures including those of Martin Luther. This video allowed me to further my knowledge about the Doctrines of Luther as well as what differentiated him from the Catholic church.
Mr. Richey,
Thank you for this helpful video on Martin Luther and his doctrines. It was quite useful learning of the 3 Solae and their attributes.
-Daley
It’s pretty funny that Luther who preached faith alone, also was very well known to just give all his stuff away as someone needed it so much so that it irritated Katherine his wife who worked hard to gain those very things. But to Luther who had a big heart towards those in need didn’t see his possessions as his own, but as God’s gifts to him that he could distribute to his neighbor.
I'm also faith alone and I know God changed me and prepared me for good works.
@@Talk-jn7xo glad to hear it friend!
@@villarrealmarta6103 I hate catholic liars and works based heretics.
When people think James (Faith without works is dead) contradicts Paul (or by extension salvation by faith alone) I tend to get confused. If James believed faith alone didn't save then why would he look for works after a claim of faith?
If I say I'm a Christian and while im in a congregation I fight, argue, via for position and ignore the poor while favouring rich people (trying to create an elite class in the church rather than all being equal), why don't many people see that James is saying 'You say you're a Christian and believe in God - that's great but that claim alone gives me no real reason to believe you're a safe person to entrust with novice Christians to teach them and look after them'. Why cant people see that James is talking in a context where trusting someone's profession alone is insufficient to place them in a position of leadership to influence other Christians. Paul talks about this exact issue in the same way, Paul's leadership requirements are all about works, Paul's letters always seem to say when he saw their love he considered them brothers. Paul definitely talk about looking for good works to evidence true faith, he just says it in a more indirect way.
Let me clarify some things
Both of "Saved only by grace" and "Faith without works is dead" go with eachother in perfect harmony
Salvaltion is by grace only,but when you are saved you want to do good works,it becomes part of your nature,speaking as saved by grace person,and i totaly agree on Martins view of will,it is in our sinfull nature to do wrong,but God can fix that nature by saving us.
Absolutely one hundred percent on the money...
+Hamster Ball Correct. Luther was a little unclear sometimes on that, but theologians later like Calvin and others in the Reformed tradition would make that clear.
So right. I don't know why people struggle with this. A fruit tree doesn't produce fruit because it HAS too, but it bears fruit because it is a fruit tree. So easy.
Hamster Ball LET THE SIN BEGAN😈😈😈😈
Lets just blame it on God.. excuses. . Stop sinning Heretics
Martin also had a shit fight with the devil.. said Jesus had sex with the girl at the well... and divided the church.. I guess Jesus church wasn't good enough. .
now with 40 thousand divisions in the protrstants speaks for itself. . including openly gay marriage. .
No dear. We don't do works to earn salvation. Works are the fruits of our faith in God.
Yay Jesus! XD Amazing videos, Mr. Richey. Thank you so much!
- Just Another AP Euro Student Cramming for Her Final
The catholic church enabled me to better understand the gospels
which I read alone.
Glory be to God.
Thanks very much for the informative video! You just helped me in a big way with my mid-term! A fan and a new subscriber :)
Chris - Student at UMUC
Christy McLennan Thanks for the subscription! So glad I could help you. What course are you taking?
Good word, I enjoyed learning of this man
Good Works are by product of our faith it is not a requirement. We do good works because of our faith our joy of doing it, just like a wife who enjoys cooking for his husband.
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God not by works, so that no one can boast."
Ephesians 2:8-9
You cannot be saved just by being a good person you need grace and you get this through Jesus not the idols of man
A husband who loves his may still neglect her. He may take advantage of her. He may love another woman also at the same time. We must work on our relationship with God. Keep it right.
So after you been saved. You cant lose your salvation?
"I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel- not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. *But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed.* As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed." *- Galatians 1:6-9*
What are you trying to get at? Any denomination can use this as their weapon
Thanks for video. Helped a lot about, to go take western civ final and have an essay question on Luther and his unique theology.
+Jamison Lane Glad I could help!
Helpful for theology exam! Thanks!
Superb commentary, thank you.
Me, having already graduated, but who enjoys learning
Got any good book reccomedations that are not too biased and try to describe both viewpoints of the reformation?
thank you for this video. i have a question regarding sin. when you spoke about paul saying he does what he doesn't want to do. that is me! some parts of my life i struggle with, but I love the Lord. Would like your input please.
this guy is wrong saying that Paul is saying that about him, he is not. Paul is teaching to others who would go out to convert.
That particular section is Romans 7, start reading it from 14 to 25 and you would understand on your own, without been misled by someone else's own opinion and agenda.
Now if you want to understand why only our faith in Jesus is our only way to salvation and the forgiveness to our sins, read Romans 1 to 8, there Paul explains very clearly our salvation is only on faith, not works...works is a fruit, a result of your faith but by no means is the way, and if one really believe in Jesus we would be one with him, and our spirit will give fruits in Jesus love.
(John 14, 23 John 15, 12)
The way Paul explains is very openly and beautiful.
I can't understand why is much polemic about.
Read also
John 6, 29,
then read John 6, 32-33...here Jesus Himself is telling us that the law of Moses (work) is not the truth bread of life, but Him only.
then read John 6, 43-45, here Jesus says only the ones God sent to Jesus will believe in Him...and this is something that Jesus repeat when he is praying for Himself on John 17, 1- 5 when He is praying for His disciples on John 17, 5-19.
And for when he is praying for ALL BELIEVERS on John 17, 20-26, this prayer is very powerful, it show how much our Lord Jesus Christ loves us.
Luther was wright when he said we don't need priests or pastors or anyone else's to "interpret" the bible and Word of God for us, all we need is to repent from the heart and before start reading, to ask the Lord for the Holy Spirit to help us understand His Word.
I wish I had such a vigorous teacher ! I betcha that I pass history class with your videos;))
I am from malaysia. Tom, you are an excellent teacher! Clear and stimulating explanation. Better than me!
aini satali Thank you very much for the kind words. I always love hearing from people who are watching my videos across the globe. I started making these videos a few years for my own students to watch - never thought I'd have people watching in Malaysia!
I'm currently doing coursework on Martin Luther as in influential individual. How far would you say he was influential in the German peasants war? I mean of course Muntzer took his ideology and put it into practice. However do you believe he was still a role in it?
My Quick Take: Catholics took the opportunity to blame Luther's teachings for the revolt and he condemned it - at least in part - in order to avoid alienating his noble patrons, such as Frederick of Saxony.
wonderful! thanks Tom.
Any books recommendations about reformation and denominations how everything came to be?
God bless from a newborn Christian
czcams.com/video/n5eRPErzI0I/video.html these are a good start
We enjoyed this vid; thanks!
Glad I could help! :D
this helped me out a lot your really good at explaining
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great video, very easy to understand!
Glad I could help you!
Justification and Sanctification cannot be separated. There is no Justification without Sanctification and no Sanctification without Justification. Justification is a work of God the Father and the Holy Spirit in us but without us. Sanctification is a work of the Holy Spirit in us but NOT without us. that is why Faith without works is dead. Luther at first did not want to have James in the Bible He called it: "The Straw letter" read sermons from Martin Luther www.maartenluther.com/
I wish this were 5 time longer!
nicely explained the differences in the church!
Peace brother. I think you may want to read ephesians 2,10 as well so that you may find that perhaps luther and all protestants are missing st Paul's view of good works and how Christ wants us to performed them. Moreover, st Paul's reference to works are those of the Old Testament or Mosaic Law. St Paul knows that without acquairing virtue (goodworks) or without being charitable to others one can not be safed, because that is sin and sin breaks communion with Christ.
Peace to you, as well. I am not a Lutheran and made this video just to explain Luther’s doctrines to students.
A good job. I am a 4th year theology student in an S.D.A seminary and I am working on a very sensitive topic: Origin of Sunday worship. Kindly assist me with relevant materials if you can. I really want to learn the truth from an unbiased source, if such sources exist today.
Not sure that such unbiased sources exist! But I'd consult some of the church fathers from the early centuries. I think Sunday worship got to be entrenched pretty quickly. Justin Martyr is one of the best sources for second century Christian doctrine and practice.
Ok...I will appreciate your help on this. I have a feeling that my Church (S.D.A) missed some point on sabbat/Sunday issue.
Zwingli Bonifresh Muhollo is that the only point you think they missed?
There are several references to the early Christians meeting on the first day of the week or sunday..
Acts 20: 7And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight
Very good.
Im now interested to study Theology
Luther said by faith alone, what about James' statement thatnot by faith alone
doug1863 It doesn't sound like you watched the whole video. I get to the Book of James!
Good job
It’s that faith believes the words that say do good works. Because faith believes Gods words”
-Jonathan Fisk
It makes clear that a believing Christian is free from sin through faith in God, yet bound by love to serve his neighbor.
-Dr. Martin Luther
Weren't Lord's Supper and baptism only 2 things that Luther wanted among 7 sacraments?
good work
If good works are not needed then what do we do with Jesus' words on Matthew 25:41? Those mentioned by Jesus there, are people who apparently had faith in Jesus alone, and yet were not safed.
Peace brother. Just one question? Where does the catholic church teaches that baptism restores free will? Moreover, the catholic church does hold that our will is always free, but weak. Being weak does not equal not free. If you dont have free will then there is no sin and therefore no need of Christ to save us.
Yypu r right i typed it atthe begining and it was just after watching a ro catholic video. Sorry for my impatience great video. Ty
doug1863 I'm glad you kept going! Thanks for the kind words about the lecture.
Great presentation, Dr. Tom. I am a pastor in the Seventh-day Adventist Church and appreciate your presentations. I was wondering if you have ever read the book "The Great Controversy"? It is a great book on the history of Christianity, particularly the Reformation. Thanks again for doing these!
@ narrator, Mr. Tom Richey •
Penance is not a sacrement
Only two (2) sacrements in Jesus doctrine: Baptism and eucharisty(last God supper) !
Lutherans have 2 sacraments as mentioned above because they were instituted by Jesus, baptism and holy communion. The other sacraments that the RC church practice are viewed by Lutherans as being instituted by man.
Thanks.
as a Christian you can't say there's a problem with 3 Solas. anyone remember the trinity?
I see a lot comment points of views, which is pretty rare with me.
Paul mentioned this struggle at the end of Romans chapter 7:14-25 then we see Romans chapter 8 verse 1 there is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus
How is the doctrine "faith alone" contradicted by saying that the product of faith is works? In fact it would seem to be defining it more fully, not an opposing theme.
[Not particularly pertinent]: I understand that Luther may have not been a fan of the author of the book of James, but [IMHO] that does not influence the doctrine. As it is said in James: " We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check." and "Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts."
I think I remember reading in Erasmus that he thought that aspects of the debate were a waste of time - that a Christian should be more focused on living a good life than trying to come up with an exact definition of salvation... but then, he kept writing!
Tom Richey I tend to agree, but that would seem to be self serving because an unquestioning member would blindly accept the Roman Catholic Church which is seemingly a result of Constantine absorbing Christian forces into his own and then Roman Priests introducing pagan aspects and monopolizing the Word in order to profit. The reformation seems to be an appropriate purge of the monopolization, but not the pagan holidays, but I guess we'll just have to suffer through those.
Luther saved the Catholic Church from itself because they were really abusing their power and were starting to drastically change the teachings of Christ with indulgences. He made the Church more accountable to Catholics and it forced them to counter the corruption by bishops and popes. If Luther did not write those thesis I am sure they would have allowed people to buy sainthood.
13:20 I thought the pope was representative of peter?
thanks
Hi ! Did Luther worship Mary ?
So do the teachings of the first, second and third century church fathers mean nothing compared to him? because when you read people like Ignatius, Justin Martyr, Polycarp you get a very different view even more so when you consider that Ignatius and Polycarp had teaching from John. I based a lot of my views of the Catholic Church off of what Martin Luther taught then I learned about the early Church fathers and when you do that as I mentioned you get a very different picture painted and Martin Luther becomes pretty much non existent when it comes to theology.
You forgot sola Gratia, sola Christo, Soli Deo Gloria.
So is Martin Luther a Christian or a Catholic?
This video helped my project a lot by the way, thanks! Keep up the good work! (:
jessica li I'm glad I could help! And I'll keep making these videos as long as you're watching!
+jessica li He was Catholic, but then made up his own religion.
Catholic is Christian (quite controversial statement there)
He reinterpreted Catholicism to make it more Biblical. He saw his beliefs as the true Catholic faith. He always viewed himself as a Catholic. Even though Lutherism is very different from Catholicism.
These are great; especially glad because there are no other comprehensive ap euro reviews (at least not that I know of)...and for some reason you remind me of Duje Dukan, the Badger basketball player, lol.
Did Martin Luther believe in the trinity???
Absolutely. Part I of the Smalcald Articles, a doctrinal statement that Dr. Luther wrote in 1537, very clearly affirms the doctrine of the Holy Trinity.
the first and second century church would have kicked Luther out of the church on account of Heresy
thnx, but Roms 6;23 is wrong as the wages of sin are not and never were death if by that ref. is made to the A and E story in Gen...imho.
The wage of sin is damnation
The metal does it for me
Paul’s principal concern (all over Ephesians) is how the Jews and Gentiles relate in the people of God, was that Gentiles were to be included in the Covenant of the people of God, on equal footing with Jews, in spite of the fact that they didn’t keep the Mosaic Law.
Luthers question that he brings 1500 years later is how do I find a gracious God and do I have to perform moral good deeds or moral behavior (these are not Paul’s questions). These are Luthers questions that he reads into Paul’s texts (Luther is imposing and categorizing that were alien to Paul’s thoughts). Luther is worried that God would not love him, this is not at all Paul’s concern
Luthers questions are born out of a scrupulous conscious. Paul does NOT have a scrupulous conscience. Paul is not at all concerned about the things that Luther, or Calvin was worried about
Paul says that he is “conscious of nothing against myself”. Paul’s concern is how Jews and Gentiles will get along now that Gentiles don’t have to practice the Mosaic law
The conflict wasn’t originally with Luther and James, but with Paul and James. Paul and James didn’t agree. The gospel of straw reference is originally used by Paul himself, referencing a weaker gospel,.The truth is that there wasn’t a gospel, but several gospels. Paul letters are FULL of defense for what he called “my gospel” there wasn’t unanimity then, there isn’t now. People only want to pretend there was.
So, the OG 3 Solas ..
Sola Gracia, ONLY by God's Grace are you able to be forgiven, saved, and reconciled with God. Like you said, a gift is free, the person giving it has no obligation to give that gift to you in any way shape or form.
Sola Fide, By Faith Alone. You are only save by God's Grace, through faith. "..not by works so that no one can boast". And yes, "Faith without works is dead". But you CLEARLY haven't read the whole chapter. " If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead" (v.16-17). Like others have said, works should be apparent after their Salvation. If someone claims they're Christian, but hooks up with a bunch of women, and you see them get high all the time, it gets you to question like "I thought he went to church".
Sola Scriptura Scripture is THE authority for Christian Doctrine. Not the Pope, or your pastor, etc. Westminster Shorter Catecism says this " What rule hath God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy Him?
The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy Him.
So, only by grace you are save, only through faith, and scripture has the final say over all Doctrine. I see no flaw.
Sanford 2020
We need to be mindful that the Catholic church had 2 sacraments (Holy Baptism and Holy Communion) for 1,500 years before adding 5 more just before Luther.
Actually, the sacraments always existed, they just weren't confirmed until the 16th century.
what's a theo - LOGY
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The one issue I would take with your presentation (which is excellent, by the way), is that sola does not mean "only." That would be "solo." It is not solo scriptura, it is sola scriptura - Scripture ALONE is the final authority, not the pope or the magisterium or the early Fathers. Sola gratia - Grace alone (through faith alone - sola fide) saves us and not our works, as in Eph. 2:8-9. Where Luther fell short of understanding, particularly when it comes to James, he could have solved had he included Ephesians 2:10: For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we would walk in them. We are not saved by our works but for good works. And we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone. Later reformers would add in Christ alone (sola Christus) and to the glory of God alone (soli deo gloria). For more in-depth understanding of the Solas of the Reformation, I highly recommend Terry L. Johnson's book "The Case for Traditional Protestantism" which covers the five solas in great depth.
The problem with the Sola Scriptura is that Mystery Babylon will put what she wants in the bible and say see its written ..I have seen John 15:6 put as Men rather than Angels will place people who dont abide in Christ to be burnt . Why would Jesus give Eternal Judgment to be carried out by men even earthly ones we are told NOT TO judge as that God's jurisprudence/jurisdiction. Also the submitting to NON Christian higher authorities is papist through and through and to allow and make way for the mark of the Beast. Luther never focused on the Holy Spirit I dont think and He is what the Church age is about (See book of Acts)
salvation, by faith....evidenced by fruit....Galatians, and works....James.....
Matthew 7 (KJV) - ማቴዎስ
20: Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
And if scripture doesn't fit your doctrine, throw it out (Luther on James )
last minute binge watching >:-(
Faith first then come good works. You are twisting the Scriptures!
Enjoying the Lectures. I have a Masters in Biblical Theology. This is a very easy apparent contradiction to solve. And its not a contradiction. WHO IS HE TALKING TO? THAT IS THE CONTEXT? Paul is evangelizing here. Speaking to people who have not yet become believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8-10 lists the three Solae's. IN HARMONY1) God declares His Sovereign, Authoritative WORD. (scripture alone for the basis of faith) 2) God did this by His grace alone- not because we did good works- (cross ref Titus chapter 3 for confirmation.)3) Since Spiritual death happened from Adam to all, (Gen Chapters 1-3) a dead man cannot do anything. He doesn't have faith except by the spiritual quickening (which happens at salvation) and revelation that comes from Hearing the WORD of God- (Romans Chapter 10) Through Jesus Christ- that is to say His finished work on the cross.James 2:14-25WHO IS HE TALKING TO ? WHAT IS THE CONTEXT? 1) James is talking to believers in Jesus Christ/ Follower's of the way/ Christians who have accepted the testimony of the bible/ the Holy text. James calls these believers brothers and sisters. "if any sees his brother or sister in need" 2) Ephesians 2:10 is actually where James picks up the thought. First is God's word, second is the grace of God to reveal its spiritual meaning, third is the Holy Spirit's power to quicken the dead spiritual man by faith in the word that was preached,- it ALL is ONLY the work of God through Christ Jesus that enables any of this to be so.3) Now that you are saved, some evidence of this is the good works that come from a changed heart-(those things He prepared in advance for you to do in Eph 2:10) but only God is qualified to say what good works are, whether the motives behind them truly come from Him and whether they are truly done to glorify Him. Abraham believed God first before he ever acted upon God's word. His belief was credited as righteousness, but proof that he believed was that despite God now telling him to sacrifice his only son, God had years before promised Abraham that he would be the father of many nations- Abraham did not waiver in his faith and offered Isaac as God commanded. In here is the harmony of it being all three "Solae's" and not either or. God Bless.
+Candice Davis Thank you for the explanation. Great to see people with backgrounds in theology watching these videos!
Startinf at the end amd saying what WILL happen is calvinsim. We need to srart and thebeginning and make it happen. MAKE OUR CALLING AND ELECTON SURE. Not just look for the evidence to see whether we are.
I didn't understand anything you said
Its because it doesn't make sense
@@seekerssquad1297 self interpretation of the bible is confusing
theres only one faith for salvation who both sides agree is Christ, but then He calls us to separate ourselves from the world and traditions which are ungodly, whether its Luther sayin "it doesnt matter what you do bro only grace can save you" or catholics believing your saved through traditions, your both wrong if you dont repent whats wordly and keep the 10 Commandments, all the laws to mankind hang on the 10 Commandments, and He will break then for nobody, repent while theres time
Funny how Luther held to Sola Scriptura and then downgraded James' letter! See how Paul and James' understanding of faith & works are actually compatible and complimentary - czcams.com/video/iYlHpLnBsEo/video.html
you cannot be a saint and a sinner at the same time, the moment you give in to the sin then you are a sinner but when you turn from the sin through repentance then you are a saint..Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon... you must make a conscientious choice... Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
I'm sorry sister but you are very confused on this matter- we still remain sinners after salvation, we're just saved sinners but have the flesh to deal with. Please read Romans 7 on the matter. Matthew 6 is the sermon on the mount and not the Gospel of Christ. Paul's epistles make it very clear on the matter- we are justified by the blood of Christ and are sealed by the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1). How can we be sealed and then unsealed after every time we sin?? Please consider these things
We are not truly free from sin until we die in grace
Luther, following Paul would say, that a person in Christ is now and forever freed from the guilt and damnation of sin.
LEAFY GUITAR SOLOS what about where it says believe with your heart and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and you will be saved?Doesn't it say anyone who believes in the Lord Jesus Will be saved?
Hehe. Sola scriptura reduces to Solo scriptura. Every. Single. Time.
almost.....only Scripture....minus James and Revelation...
The sola part is where Catholics and Protestants diverge. As a Catholic, I am saved by faith. Just not faith alone. But the pretense of faith won't' save me, and this is what the book James is saying. Jesus flat out tells us how we will be justified in Matthew 25.31-46
Sola scriptura is not scriptural. D'oh!
Faith alone cannot guarantee salvation. Nowhere can you find in the bible that you only need to have faith and no need for good works in order to be saved. It is clearly stated in the Book of James that faith should be confirmed with good works, NOT AUTOMATIC.
Does the bible say that that if you have faith, you automatically have good works? Even devils believed in Jesus and recognized Him as the Son of God during the time when Jesus exorcised possessed people. Yes those devils had faith and believed in Jesus but they did not follow His teachings to do good works. The books of Ephesians and Philippians state that we must strive until we reach the finish line.
That being said, clearly means we need to do good works to confirm our faith, not that faith alone will suffice. For WE WILL BE JUDGED ACCORDING TO OUR DEEDS, says the bible. It doesn't say that we will be judged according to our faith.
Thus, I returned to the Catholic faith after having been converted to a Pentecostal church. I did indepth
*MARTIN LUTHER - A GLARING CONTRADICTION OF "SOLO SCRIPTURA" - SCRIPTURE ALONE !*
As a protestant I have the greatest respect for Martin Luther, but there is one item that reveals a degree of contradiction to his claim of Solo Scripture.
The Roman Church protests that it transferred Christian worship from Saturday to Sunday by biblical command, and that to try to argue that the change was made in the Bible is both dishonest and a denial of Catholic authority. The Catholic Church argues that if Protestants want to base their teachings only on the Bible, “it should worship on Saturday!”
In July 1519, this point was clearly laid out in a debate between the Protestant reformer Martin Luther and Dr. Eck who was the most staunch defender of the catholic faith at the time.During the course of the debate, both men were coming down to their final appeals to the people.
Martin Luther’s final argument was essentially that “Dr. Eck doesn’t know a thing about Scripture and isn’t willing to listen to a thing about Scripture.” Dr. Eck’s refutation of Luther’s accusation was so devastating that it rendered Luther speechless and revealed a degree of hypocrisy in Luther's claim of Solo Scriptura.
What he said is a matter of historical record and here it is:
*“If you turn from the church to the Scriptures alone, then you must keep the Sabbath with the Jews, which has been kept since the beginning of the world.”*
-Dr. Eck’s Enchiridion pp. 78-79
Dr. Eck had a good point.Martin Luther was accusing the Catholic Church of going in the wrong direction by putting its own Papal authority above scripture. But as Dr. Eck pointed out, Luther himself was not keeping the Sabbath. And if he really wanted to go by SOLA SCRIPTURA, then he needed to start keeping the Sabbath!
*THE CATHOLIC CHURCH STATES*
“You may read the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, and you will not find a single line authorizing the sanctification of Sunday. The Scriptures enforce the religious observance of Saturday, a day which we [the Catholic Church] never sanctify.”
Faith of Our Fathers, 92nded., p. 89
There is absolutely no New Testament text stating that God, Jesus, or the apostles changed the Sabbath to Sunday, not a text, not a word. If there were, those chapters and verses would
be loudly heralded by Sabbath abolitionists.
*A QUESTION TO SUNDAY KEEPERS*
IF SOLO SCRIPTURA IS SO IMPORTANT TO YOU - AS PROTESTANTS CLAIM - THEN PLEASE TELL ME - WHERE IN THE BIBLE CAN I FIND A SINGLE COMMAND THAT TELLS CHRISTIANS TO BEGIN KEEPING SUNDAY - THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK !
*FOR IF YOU CAN - I WILL WILLINGLY DELETE THIS ENTIRE COMMENT !*
Luther correctly taught that the sabbath commandment did not pertain to Christians, therefore Eck's rejoinder is mute. Luther said, "This commandment, therefore, according to its gross sense, does not concern us Christians; for it is altogether an external matter, like other ordinances of the Old Testament, which were attached to particular customs, persons, times, and places, and now have been made free through Christ."
Sola Scriptura is completely irrational and unBiblical.
mrstjs it is definitely biblical, read 2 Tim 3:15-17 man is complete with the Word of God for every good work.
@Asaph Vapor Amen bro!
Exodus 20:8] “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9] Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10] but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. Does this have to be exact the seventh day after creation?
Whatever the case, the Ancient Romans, during the Republic, did not use a seven day week, but rather went with eight days.
Rather than labelling the days of the week with actual names, at first the Romans labelled them with letters, A-H. Which later was changed to to names of their idol gods. Constantine; the first Christian Roman Emperor, made the seven day week official in AD 321. Due to the influence of both Rome and Christianity, this has been used in most regions of the world ever since. It is absolutely impossible to tell which is the 7th. Day since creation. When Yahweh gave the law to Moses it was still known. With the start of the Constantinian Roman calendar there’s no way we know.
Jesus told us what is the greatest command Matthew 22: 39 And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”
Galatians 3:24 Therefore the law was our TUTOR to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
We must understand that the command of gathering with the brethren and sisters in Christ still stands but not as a law but out of love to each other like Paul says, so to make a law of it, is not in keeping with the word of our Lord.
Colossians 2:16 So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or sabbaths,
That the gathering on the first day started after the resurrection of Jesus Our Lord is evident from the Scriptures.
Acts 20:7 Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight.
1 Corinthians 16:2 On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come.
John Calls the first day of the week: “The Lords Day” Revelation 1:10. I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day, and I heard behind me a loud voice, as of a trumpet,
God Rested on the 7th. Day but Christ after restoring Creation by removing the curse rested at the Right Hand Of God The Father, AT THE FIRST DAY.
Hebrews 10:12 - But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
One of the denominations that want to keep the Sabbath instead of the Lords-Day are the 7th. Day Adventists with strong Cult Beliefs.
Great emphasis is laid upon the teaching that the Sabbath day is on Saturday, and if a person does not keep Saturday as Sabbath, he cannot be saved. Ultimately, according to SDA theology, your salvation in the last days boils down to the day you worship on. Simply put, there is no salvation outside the SDA church. The Bible says we are saved by grace through faith and nothing more. Ephesians 2:8-9
Ellen G. White taught that all other churches except the SDA church were teaching lies from the Devil. Only SDA members are true and obedient believers; prayers spoken in other churches are only answered by the Devil. This is a man-made doctrine not found in the Bible.
They believe that in the last days just before Christ returns, only those worshipping on Saturday will be saved. They particularly believe that worshipping on Sunday will be the mark of the beast. They consider themselves to be the only true, remnant church and all others will be condemned in time. This is a man-made doctrine not found in the Bible. The mark of the beast will be a literal mark, either in your forehead or in your hand. Revelation 14:9 They practically as far as I know stand alone. Joining them would be unwise and far from Christian.
Luther isn't scriptural in the fullest sense as he doesn't for example include texts of St Paul that modify Luthers own doctrine such as 1Corinthians 4. "Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.3 I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself.4 My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me." This means feeling justified or saved doesn't mean you are. A sinful nature means inclined towards sin. The analogy of an oil covering isnt correct. The oil is in every cell. Baptism is regeneration however the inclination is towards sinning. Habit and a misinformed conscience affect free will. "Free will is like a muscle that grows the more it is exercised". It can be weak in one area but strong in another. God offers us his free help (grace) which supports and changes us if we cooperate.
You had me until you started your argument against the three solas. Yikes. Those good works come from the changed will that Luther was talking about. Be careful what you teach, you'll be held responsible for putting people in the chains of a works based religion.
What do you expect. He's Catholic
He's lost and confused
Amen I believe he is a true prophet
Luther was wrong
Luther didn't understand salvation. Salvation is a gift given to certain people at God's discretion, those who receive the gift are saved from sin and become slaves of righteousness (Romans 6;18). All people are damned pending God's mercy, God resists the proud, he gives grace to the humble (James 4;6). Remember how the Pharisees did not have eyes to see or ears to hear (Luke 10;21 and Romans 11;8)? God blinds most to the truth about Jesus, he grants repentance to the humble. Although it is God's will that all come to be saved, they're not humble enough. Malachi 3;16-18 talks about God being in charge of who would be saved when the Messiah came (4;5), the proud and wicked were going to be condemned (4;1) but the humble were going to be saved (enabled to believe that Jesus was the Christ). Jesus said "no one can come to me unless it is granted to him by my father (John 6;65), Matthew 16;17 confirms this aswell as John 6;44 and other verses. Ephesians 2;8 is about God choosing who is saved too. Matthew 7;21-23 shows that people that continue in sin but believe in Jesus as their saviour go to hell, Jesus never knew them because God never granted them repentance. Luther is in hell. Those who believe obey. Some who do not believe think they believe (Matthew 7;21) and they just find out after they die. God is not leaving it up to mankind to choose to be saved, God chooses who can believe. It does not matter if you went to church every week for 50 years, knowledge of truth and thus entry to the faith is granted by God at God's discretion, to the humble, not the proud.
Mankind only has partial free-will. The sinful nature is actually demonic spirits that come in as a result of ancestral sin and a persons sin. The spirits give the person urges to do evil, if they are not ashamed and humbled they cannot be given God's grace. If you are not sorry after having the devil do deeds through you how could God trust you and justify saving you. This life is a test, God saves those who hate evil.
Romans 7::1 is written to those under the law... See verse.
We are under Grace not law.
We are not sinner and Saint,
Old and New creation,
Stoney heart and fleshly heart,
Christians are not double minded that's why so many Christians are unstable in all their ways. They don't know their new identity in Christ and it's confusing.
And most of the church is powerless to live in the new creation life because of that false teaching.
Sin is removed from you. Romans 6
And Col 2.
Romans 8 say you are not flesh but in the spirit.
Sin is outside trying to get in through temptation.
Your free the power of sin is removed.
pick up KJV Bible for the Bible is the only thing you need for guidance for the things of God I pray every day for all the lost if that is you seeing this than look ,for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God,for the wages of sin is death (spiritual death in hell), while we were yet sinners Christ died for us,if you shall confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead YOU SHALL BE SAVED 😀
My comments come from an Anabaptist perspective. There is another of Luther's quotes: "Sin bravely." This can be addressed with levity, but the weight of this statement is that, though we continue to err and sin, our salvation is never at risk because of God's grace. Baptism, in the Anabaptist theology, is an identification with the choice to become a Christian; hence, infant baptism is inappropriate. Salvation cannot be earned, so indulgences were un-Biblical. Also, the reliance on the mediation of the priests is suspect. The works you are challenged to contribute in the book of James are a manifestation of one's faith. Following the example of Christ calls people to love those around them, and this ensures we want to help others. I cannot accept the Pope as the "Vicar of Christ" as this is not Biblical. More importantly, though, many popes have been exceedingly ungodly, and attained the position of Pope through political machinations. The Borges and their abuses are one of the most egregious examples. My comments are made in reponse to your presentation - which I really appreciate. I am a person faith in the Mennonite (Anabaptist) tradition. I am not a theologian, and thoroughly enjoy discussing faith matters.
There's no conflict between the epistle on James and the rest of the bible .Saved by grace, God knows whose saved,The dead faith is seen by man not by God soread the next verse"Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works." It's between 2 mans not about God . If someone tells me I have faith and I see no works( following Gods commandments) how can I see faith there?? "Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone."Read James 2 and Romans 4 ! My opinion of the reformation is some catholic against catholics! And they still catholic! Salvation was all ways by Grace!!
James 2:14-26. Specifically verse 24 kjv he see then how that by works a man is Justified and not by faith only nkjv you see that a man is justified by works, and not faith only
You speak of the three ”only’s” as three problems are u sure that it’s not spoken as:
My only Wife.
My only secretary at work.
And my only mistress?
The pope is not the person to represent God on Earth, there was only one "covenant keeper": Jesus-Christ the Son of God our Heavenly Father who came as the Lamb of God (SINLESS) to accomplish the law & the prophets without SIN and gave his innocent life, shed his blood on the cross(tree, post) when pierced by the Roman soldier (centurion) in ransom for the souls of so many who did repent ( turn to God) and learn from his Spirit to learn and KNOW God our Creator to have the Eternal life, with the help of Jesus-Christ who came from Heaven of Heavens down on Earth to live the life as we do, and worst, to die of his innocent life for the guilty of sinners against himself [{(" Romans 3 : 21-26")}]
PSALM 22:1 BC he worned (wear, bear)
our SIN, iniquities, rebellious behavior sickness on his body while on the cross
Jesus took the "CUP OF FIERCE WRATH OF GOD for US !
PSALM 5: 4-6 !!!
Intresting video, but has lots of misinformation on Luthers views. As gradute in field of theology, I can state that Solaes should not be taken literally. They are short condenced way to give idea what docterine is. They should no be criticed blindly, ideas behind these word should be.
Sola scriptura means: Bible is highest authority not only. Doctrines can be made from tradition for example or from writings of church fathers, but they should not contradict Bible.
Also video overcritices Luthers views on epistle of James without any sources. Luther liked the epistle, but thought that it should be seen as part of whole Bible and not lone work.
When Luther say straw he means: Epistle is good, but does not give whole picture of faith.
And last weird thing is that video straith out lies about Luther views on sacraments. Luther believed that there is only two sacraments not three. And reason was that other sacraments were not given by Jesus.