Luther on Biblical Salvation: The Hermeneutical Key in His Understanding of the Gospel
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This year the world protestant community celebrates the 500th Anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, the great sixteenth century reformer and champion of justification by faith in Christ alone. Few individuals in history have had such a profound impact on the church’s understanding of the gospel. As we think of the significance of Luther today, it is appropriate to ask, particularly here in Africa, whether Luther’s understanding of salvation is still relevant.
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