TOPIC INDEXReformation Figures (7)

  1. Marx, Prayer, and Humanity

    book
    07/12/22
    13 mins
    By Philip Bartelt
    In the place of God, Marx sets the material, autonomous, self-creating man.

  2. Luther at Augsburg

    book
    10/11/21
    9 mins
    By Philip Bartelt
    Even if not a turning point, 1518 is a point of no return for Luther.

  3. The Eucharist and the Council of Trent

    book
    10/12/20
    10 mins
    By Philip Bartelt
    What is it that the 13th session actually has to say about the Eucharist, and how does it compare to what Luther and the reformers confessed about the Lord’s Supper?

  4. Talking to the Devil

    book
    09/09/20
    10 mins
    By Philip Bartelt
    As much as Luther calls Christians to a sober belief in the devil, he also calls them to a firm and steadfast faith in Christ

  5. Luther and the Leipzig Debate

    book
    07/23/20
    12 mins
    By Philip Bartelt
    Both Hus and Luther arrived at the same conclusion: neither councils nor the pope had final authority in the church. Headship in the church belongs solely to Christ.

  6. Spiritual Care Under Persecution

    book
    06/03/20
    8 mins
    By Philip Bartelt
    The image of the cross stands as central to Luther’s comfort for those who endure persecution.

  7. Grace and Lawlessness

    book
    11/08/19
    14 mins
    By Philip Bartelt
    Where Erasmus saw fear and collapse, Luther saw the never-ending comfort of Christ and his gospel.