This new edition of Luther's Catechism is designed to engage and equip generations, today and in the future, with the basic truths of God's Holy Word.
Developed in collaboration with the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary education department, this catechism includes Luther's enchiridion and exposition on the six chief parts: the Ten Commandments, the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, Baptism, the Use of Keys and Confession, and the Lord's Supper.
The highlights of this edition include
- A question-and-answer approach that develops a student's ability to discover truths directly from the Bible
- A "Connections" section at the end of each unit that introduces a Bible history or other larger section from Scripture, with thought questions to elicit discussion
- Quotes from Luther and hymn verses at the end of each unit that encourage use as a devotional tool
- Fresh readibility that engages verbal learners
- Full-color layout and engaging diagrams that aid visual learners
Whether you're a new catechism student or a longtime member who wants to review the basic truths of your faith, this timeless and precious book will be sure to be your resource for everyday living. Also available in ESV translation.
Martin Luther changed the course of Western civilization by initiating the Protestant Reformation. As a priest and theology professor, he confronted indulgence salesmen with his 95 Theses in 1517. Luther strongly disputed their claim that freedom from God's punishment of sin could be purchased with money. His refusal to retract all of his writings at the demand of Pope Leo X in 1520 and the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Worms meeting in 1521 resulted in his excommunication by the pope and condemnation as an outlaw by the emperor.
Luther taught that salvation is a free gift of God and received only by grace through faith in Jesus as redeemer from sin, not from good works. His theology challenged the authority of the pope of the Roman Catholic Church by teaching that the Bible is the only source of divinely revealed knowledge and opposed sacerdotalism by considering all baptized Christians to be a holy priesthood.
His translation of the Bible into the language of the people (instead of Latin) made it more accessible, causing a tremendous impact on the church and on German culture. It fostered the development of a standard version of the German language, added several principles to the art of translation, and influenced the translation into English of the King James Bible. His hymns inspired the development of singing in churches. His marriage to Katharina von Bora set a model for the practice of clerical marriage, allowing Protestant priests to marry.
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