Martin Luther’s Preface to the Epistle to the Romans
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Martin Luther’s Preface to the Epistle to the Romans is a seminal Reformation-era theological introduction that powerfully expounds Paul’s doctrine of justification by faith and has profoundly influenced Protestant spirituality and conversion narratives.
All labels observed (2)
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| Luther’s Bible prefaces | 1 |
| Martin Luther’s Preface to the Epistle to the Romans canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Martin Luther’s Preface to the Epistle to the Romans Context triple: [Aldersgate experience, hasLiterarySourceRead, Martin Luther’s Preface to the Epistle to the Romans]
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A.
Luther's Large Catechism
Luther's Large Catechism is a foundational 16th-century instructional manual on Christian doctrine written by Martin Luther, widely used for teaching the basics of faith within Lutheran tradition.
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B.
Luther’s Ninety-five Theses
Luther’s Ninety-five Theses is the 1517 document by Martin Luther that challenged the Catholic Church’s sale of indulgences and helped ignite the Protestant Reformation.
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C.
Luther’s Sermon on Indulgences and Grace
Luther’s Sermon on Indulgences and Grace is a 1518 pastoral exposition by Martin Luther that explains and popularizes the theological ideas behind his Ninety-five Theses, especially his critique of indulgences and emphasis on God’s free grace.
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D.
Apology of the Augsburg Confession
The Apology of the Augsburg Confession is a key 16th-century Lutheran theological work by Philipp Melanchthon that defends and clarifies the doctrines presented in the Augsburg Confession.
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E.
The Essence of Faith According to Luther
The Essence of Faith According to Luther is a philosophical work by Ludwig Feuerbach that critically examines Martin Luther’s theology to argue that religious faith reflects human self-consciousness and projected human qualities.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: Martin Luther’s Preface to the Epistle to the Romans Target entity description: Martin Luther’s Preface to the Epistle to the Romans is a seminal Reformation-era theological introduction that powerfully expounds Paul’s doctrine of justification by faith and has profoundly influenced Protestant spirituality and conversion narratives.
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A.
Luther's Large Catechism
Luther's Large Catechism is a foundational 16th-century instructional manual on Christian doctrine written by Martin Luther, widely used for teaching the basics of faith within Lutheran tradition.
-
B.
Luther’s Ninety-five Theses
Luther’s Ninety-five Theses is the 1517 document by Martin Luther that challenged the Catholic Church’s sale of indulgences and helped ignite the Protestant Reformation.
-
C.
Luther’s Sermon on Indulgences and Grace
Luther’s Sermon on Indulgences and Grace is a 1518 pastoral exposition by Martin Luther that explains and popularizes the theological ideas behind his Ninety-five Theses, especially his critique of indulgences and emphasis on God’s free grace.
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D.
Apology of the Augsburg Confession
The Apology of the Augsburg Confession is a key 16th-century Lutheran theological work by Philipp Melanchthon that defends and clarifies the doctrines presented in the Augsburg Confession.
-
E.
The Essence of Faith According to Luther
The Essence of Faith According to Luther is a philosophical work by Ludwig Feuerbach that critically examines Martin Luther’s theology to argue that religious faith reflects human self-consciousness and projected human qualities.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian theological work
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Reformation-era text ⓘ theological preface ⓘ |
| author | Martin Luther ⓘ |
| century | 16th century ⓘ |
| describedAs |
classic text of Protestant theology
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powerful exposition of Paul’s doctrine of justification by faith ⓘ seminal Reformation-era theological introduction ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
bondage of the will
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doctrine of justification ⓘ faith in Christ alone ⓘ imputed righteousness ⓘ inner and outer person ⓘ role of the Holy Spirit ⓘ |
| genre |
biblical preface
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theological commentary ⓘ |
| influenced |
John Wesley
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Lutheran devotional literature ⓘ Methodist movement ⓘ
linked to:
Methodism
Protestant biblical interpretation ⓘ Protestant spirituality ⓘ conversion narratives ⓘ evangelical piety ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
clergy
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lay Christians ⓘ students of Scripture ⓘ |
| language | German ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
Christian righteousness
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Epistle to the Romans ⓘ assurance of salvation ⓘ faith and works ⓘ gospel of Christ ⓘ grace ⓘ justification by faith ⓘ law and gospel ⓘ new birth ⓘ original sin ⓘ sanctification ⓘ |
| partOf |
Luther’s Bible prefaces
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Luther’s German translation of the New Testament ⓘ |
| purpose |
to explain the doctrine of justification by faith
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to guide readers in understanding Paul’s theology ⓘ to introduce the Epistle to the Romans ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Lutheranism
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Protestantism ⓘ
linked to:
Protestant Christianity
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| theologicalOrientation |
Lutheran theology
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Reformation theology ⓘ |
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Martin Luther’s Preface to the Epistle to the Romans
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