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Essential Luther

Luther's theology grew out of his personal spiritual journey and was informed by his knowledge and respect for the Bible. His writings and preaching on justification, atonement and spirituality led to the beginning of the Reformation. Walk with Dr. Isaac as he recounts significant events in Luther's life and explains his theology.
Number of lessons: 6
Total length: 3 hours and 17 minutes
Format: Audio
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About This Class

Martin Luther used wit and lively word pictures to communicate his keen theological insights. His innovative thoughts are a result of his wrestling with Scripture as well as thoughtfully considering current theological teachings.

 

Recommended Reading:

Luther's Works (55 volume set)

Luther's Theology: Its Historical and Systematic Development, Bernhard Lohse, Bernhard Lohse 

On Being a Theologian of the Cross, Gerhard Forde 

Luther: Letters of Spiritual Counsel, translated by Theodore Tappert 

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About the Professor

Gordon Isaac

Dr. Gordon Isaac, Berkshire Assistant Professor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, specializes in the Reformation and Martin Luther. He teaches Christian thought, focusing on Luther, Bonhoeffer, Anabaptists, and 19th-century American religion.

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Gordon Isaac

Lessons

  • 1. Introduction to Essential Luther
    Understand the joy of reading Luther. His keen theological insights, witty expressions, and lively word pictures reflect his profound engagement with Scripture. Experience Luther's innovative thoughts and polemic language.
  • 2. Road to the Reformation
    Discover Martin Luther's journey to Reformation theology: from his monastic life and struggle with penance to his theological quest and breakthrough on faith. Learn how his opposition to indulgences and the 95 Theses ignited widespread theological debate.
  • 3. Luther's View of Theology
    Explore Luther's unique approach to theology, where the greatest sin is spiritual presumption, not just moral lapses. For Luther, theology isn't an academic pursuit but being deeply grasped by the Word of God.
  • 4. Justification by Faith
    Study the central Christian doctrine: Justification by faith. Unique to Christianity, it guides our walk with God. For Luther, it's more than doctrine—it's a transformative death and resurrection, uniting us with the living Christ.
  • 5. Luther's View of the Atonement
    Learn of Luther's view of atonement through the theology of the cross. Learn how Christ's death and resurrection break the cycle of law and death, offering redemption. Embrace what Jesus offers by experiencing the cross, not just understanding it.
  • 6. Luther's Spirituality
    Discover how Luther's treatise on Christ's Passion guides meditations on Christ's ministry. Learn to hear the Spirit in prayer through Scripture. Luther's practical dialogues offer gospel-centered insights for everyday life.
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