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Title: On Being a Theologian of the Cross: Reflections on Luther's Heidelberg Disputation, 1518 (Theology) by Gerhard O. Forde ISBN: 0-8028-4345-X Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company Pub. Date: October, 1997 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.82 (11 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Let us Glory in the Cross
Comment: Gerhard O. Forde opens the heart of Luther's theology in this little book of his: Luther's beliefs on sin, the bondage of the human will, the inability of the unsaved person outside Christ to do a "good" work in God's eyes, and salvation by grace alone in the cross of Christ.
Yes, this book is small--yet what a book it is! In this book Forde covers the 28 theses Luther wrote on this topic, with the first, which presents God's damning Law, to the last, which shines forth the very love of God. Thus, as the reader travels through the book he is faced with God's Law and Gospel. In thesis 21, Forde even corrects a mistranslation in the American Edition of Luther's Works: Luther did not mean the "theology of glory" but being a "theologian of the cross." Forde shows that Luther was not only referring to doctrine, but its application!
The theology of the cross is the true Gospel of God's salvation of dead sinners out of His grace through the suffering and death of the cross of Jesus Christ alone; we call this divine monergism, because salvation is God's doing throughout. The theology of the cross rules out and curses all human worth, especially the best we have to offer. For the best we have to offer are the very things on which we are tempted to rely. In extreme contrast is the theology of glory, which is the corruption of the Gospel because it states a waiting God comes to bless a person who contributes some 'little bit,' to his salvation. The cross' exposure of man as completely helpless in his own salvation may offend the theologians of glory. Yet if a person can cooperate in his salvation, decide for God, make a decision for Christ, then the theology of man, that is, of glory pits itself against the theology of grace.
If this is a bit abrasive to you in verbiage, you will still find the book to be a splendid read. For this review can hardly do justice to Luther, and yes Forde, who put such theology in such a small amount of print. When you finish this book, you will be yearning its absence immediately, wishing you had savored the pearls of wisdom dripping from its pages.
Rating: 5
Summary: Theologians not Theology; Being rather than About
Comment: Forde provides a masterly tome on the differences between theologians of glory and theologians of the cross. There is no real theology, just those who do real theology.
Thus, in this concise, precise written expose of Luther's Heidelberg Disputation, Forde offers the ultimate in discussing God and man, what does He think of us?
Suffering and cross? How can it be?
I'm overwhelmed by the excellence of this book. Having read both works about the theology of the cross (von Loewenich and McGrath) I can witness to the prevailing superiority of this for what theologians of the cross are about.
To those who are, think they are, and not sure, this book is the place to begin and end pondering what the differences between theologians is.
Must read!
Rating: 5
Summary: Helpful tonic for today's church goer.
Comment: The 16th century Reformation had an unbelievable impact upon all of Western culture and the world. At a time when the church was caught-up in supersition and corrupt views of salvaton by merit, God raised up Martin Luther to spearhead a recovery of the Biblical doctrine of justification by faith. Gerhard Forde's little book on Luther's Heidelberg Disputations is a must read for all who desire to better understand what was at stake both then and now. There is no more important question to ask then how can a person be reconciled to a holy God. Luther deeply wrestled with this question. This book with Forde's insightful comments will help the reader discover the answer. Forde's makes this great work by Luther reachable for the layman. Enjoy! Soli Deo Gloria.
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Title: Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel by Carl Walther ISBN: 0570032482 Publisher: Concordia Publishing House Pub. Date: 01 October, 1986 List Price(USD): $23.99 |
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