Luther's Theology Of The Cross

Luther Was Fundamentally APreacherpastor, ''a Caretaker Of Souls,'' Whose Ingenuity Lies In His Usage Of The Biblical Message As ASource Of Pastoral EncouragementThis Book Seeks To Capture The Oftenoverlooked Pastoral Side Of The Reformer Through An Examination Of His Sermons On John's GospelThe Sermons On John Show The Intrinsic, Close, And Causal Link Between Doctrine And ConsolationThey Are An Exercise Of His Vocation As APastor, Or More Precisely, As ATheologian Of The Cross Who Seeks To Inculcate The Good News Of Justification By Faith In His People, Leading Them To Experience It Within The Dialectic Of Law And GospelStJohn, Said Luther, ''is The Master In The Article Of Justification.'' Luther's Theological Method, Namely, His Theology Of The Cross, Permeates And Governs The Exposition Of The Text, And All Major Themes Of His Theology Christology, Trinity, And Soteriologyappear In His Exegesis Of John''with ASure Ear For The Nuances Of Luther's Engagement With The Text Of His Favorite Gospel And For The Questions Of Our Own Time, Ngien Again Renders The Reformer's Interpretation Of Scripture Understandable And Relevant For Modern ReadersHis Special Combination Of Keensighted Theological Analysis Of Luther's Faith And ASensitive Meditative Application Of His Insights Gained From The Evangelist John's Depiction And Confession Of Christ Permits Both The Evangelist And The Reformer To Speak Directly To Twentyfirstcentury Faith And Life.'' robert Kolb, Concordia Seminary, Saint Louis ''john Was Martin Luther's Favorite Gospel Because He Believed That It Provided AClear Pathway Into The Very Heart Of GodDennis Ngien Has Given Us Here AMajor Study Of Luther's Sermons On This Great New Testament TextThe Whole Scope Of Luther's Theology Is Evident In These Sermons And They Bear Close Study And Reflection.'' timothy George, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University ''what Could Possibly Be Of Greater Import For The Christian Believer Than To Contemplate The Salvific Grace Extended To Us At Calvary? As AGrateful Recipient Of This Grace And As ALover Of Martin Luther, DrNgien Has Taken The Time To Meditate, Marinate, And Mediate Luther's Theology Of The Cross To Us With The Greatest CareAnd As ATrue 'insider' In The World Of Lutheran Studies, He Has Done AMasterful Job.'' granville Mckenzie, Senior Pastor, Faith Sanctuary, Toronto Dennis Ngien Is Professor Of Systematic Theology At Tyndale University Col
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