David J. Engelsma

Luther and Erasmus: Free Will and Salvation intention to commit sin, for such is the goodness of man's nature and such is the power of the sacraments. 7. That it cannot be proved from the Scriptures that the Holy Spirit and his gifts are necessary for the performance of a good work.66 With respect to these teachings, Luther's condemnation of them is something with which all Protestant churches must agree. Having followed this Reformation debate closely, one might be forced to ask the question,...