9780332618821 - Philippi Melanthonis Opera Quae Supersunt Omnia, Vol 28 Classic Reprint by Melanchthon, Philip (3 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book by a revered 16th-century theologian explores the nature of faith in the Lutheran tradition. Faith, the author contends, is a gift of God's grace, not something that can be earned or achieved through good works. It is a gift that can only be received through the forgiveness of sins in Jesus Christ. This forgiveness is not dependent on our worthiness or merit, but is freely given to those who believe. The author's treatment of faith differs starkly from the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, which emphasized the importance of good works and the need for human effort in salvation. By contrast, the author argues that good works are the result of faith, not the cause of it. He also rejects the idea of purgatory, arguing that there is no intermediate state between heaven and hell. This book is a seminal work in the history of Protestant theology, and its insights into the nature of faith continue to be relevant and transformative for Christians today. Its exploration of the relationship between faith and grace offers a profound and challenging perspective on the Christian life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.