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Luther's Teaching Of "Faith" In His Catechisms, Randy Asburry
Luther's Teaching Of "Faith" In His Catechisms, Randy Asburry
Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers
In this paper we will examine Luther's understanding of faith in the following ways. First, we will define "faith" by unpacking its meaning. We will ask, "Who believes and in what do they believe?" Second, we will look at Luther's language of faith in his Catechisms and catechetical writings. We will note how he changes his language of faith depending on which part of Christian teaching he is explaining. Third, we will examine Luther's grammar of faith-his use of grammatical subjects, verbs, and objects-in the Small Catechism. And finally, we will see how Luther combines the teachings of the Christian …