The Ninety-five Theses
This article by Daniel Holstege examines Martin Luther's Ninety-five Theses and their historical significance in restoring the gospel of justification by faith to the church. The author contrasts the biblical doctrine of forgiveness in Christ with the medieval Catholic system of indulgences and penance, demonstrating how the Reformation recovered the assurance of salvation that had been obscured during the Middle Ages.
More than anything else, what do we need in order to live happily in this world and to die in peace? Is it not the certain knowledge that our many sins, which are so great and terrible, are forgiven by God because of the death of Christ? Is it not the assurance that after this life we will go to be with Christ because not even death can separate us from His love? All who receive this gospel of salvation through Christ by a true faith have joy and comfort in life and in death. This gospel of the...
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