DaveTheWhite
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How different, or is there a difference between the theology of modern Lutheran churches and what Martin Luther actually wrote and taught himself?
The Theology of Martin Luther
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Look at this: From Martin Luther's Commentary on Romans 8 defending the doctrine of election
second argument is that “God desires all men to be saved” (1 Tim. 2:4), and He gave His Son for us men and created man for eternal life. Likewise: All things exist for man, and he himself exists for God that he may enjoy Him, etc.39 These points and others like them can be refuted as easily as the first one. For these verses must always be understood as pertaining to the elect only, as the apostle says in 2 Tim. 2:10 “everything for the sake of the elect.” For in an absolute sense Christ did not die for all, because He says: “This is My blood which is poured out for you” and “for many” – He does not say: for all – “for the forgiveness of sins” (Mark 14:24, Matt. 26:28).
Luther, Martin (1972-06-01). Luther's Works, Vol. 25: Lectures on Romans (p. 277). Concordia Publishing House. Kindle Edition.
second argument is that “God desires all men to be saved” (1 Tim. 2:4), and He gave His Son for us men and created man for eternal life. Likewise: All things exist for man, and he himself exists for God that he may enjoy Him, etc.39 These points and others like them can be refuted as easily as the first one. For these verses must always be understood as pertaining to the elect only, as the apostle says in 2 Tim. 2:10 “everything for the sake of the elect.” For in an absolute sense Christ did not die for all, because He says: “This is My blood which is poured out for you” and “for many” – He does not say: for all – “for the forgiveness of sins” (Mark 14:24, Matt. 26:28).
Luther, Martin (1972-06-01). Luther's Works, Vol. 25: Lectures on Romans (p. 277). Concordia Publishing House. Kindle Edition.
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