Concordia Theological Monthly
Article Title
Publication Date
11-1-1947
Document Type
Article
Keywords
luther, una sancta, theology, unbelievers, congregation, doctrine, grace, christendom
Submission Type
Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep
Abstract
Luther's concept of the Una Sancta was first and last soteriological; not sociological, not statistical, not organizational, not eschatological. Luther's emphasis on soteriology in his definition of the Church can be understood only in the light of his theological principle. Scholastic theology had not satisfied him. Its Aristotelian method had failed to bring assurance of peace to his heart, and its autosoteric principles had been unable to quiet his conscience. The Apostle's message: "The sinner is justified by faith alone," changed Luther's theology both as to method and to content.
Disciplines
Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion
Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)
Psalm 45:11; Galatians 5:19;
Submission Cost
Free
Submission Audience
Laity; Ministers; Scholars
Recommended Citation
Mayer, F. E.
(1947)
"The Una Sancta in Luther's Theology,"
Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 18, Article 67.
Available at:
https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol18/iss1/67
