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Perhaps no work of Martin Luther’s so captures the revolutionary zeal and theological boldness of his vision as The Freedom of a Christian. Yet, it is not easily accessible today. Mark Tranvik’s new translation of Luther’s treatise brings alive the social, historical, and ecclesial context of Luther’s treatise. This is the first of a set of student guides to key Reformation treatises by Martin...

united with the flame. Consequently, it is clear that a Christian has all that is needed in faith and does not require works in order to be justified. And if we have no need of works, we also have no need of the law. It follows further that if we have no need of the law we are freed from the law. As 1 Timothy 1:9 says, “The law is not laid down for the innocent.…” This is the liberty of the Christian—in essence it is our faith. This freedom does not lead us to live lazy and wicked lives but makes
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