Invocavit Sermon 2
An early plea for religious freedom—for spiritual reasons.
Writings
The Babylonian Captivity of the Church, 2 of 4
The difference between a sacrament and a sacrifice—and why a promise can be received only by faith.
Invocavit Sermon 3
How to use the Bible in the process of reform.
The Babylonian Captivity of the Church, 3 of 4
Faith and promise again, this time in the sacrament of baptism.
Invocavit Sermon 4
The role of images and fasting in the church.
The Babylonian Captivity of the Church, 4 of 4
Luther’s plea for all Christians to confess their sins to their fellow Christians, clergy or not.
Invocavit Sermon 5
On making a law of what is free vs. the freedom of the gospel.
Letter to Philip Melanchthon, August 1521
Did Luther really say “sin boldly”? Here’s your chance to find out.
Invocavit Sermon 6
On the worthy reception of the sacrament.
Magnificat 1 of 3
Luther’s commentary on the song of that “wondrous soul,” the Virgin Mary.