372. Martin Luther's "The Freedom of a Christian" (part 1)

For the English translation of "On the freedom of a Christian" go tohttps://www.castingnetspod.org/topics/freedom-of-a-christianWhat we will talk about:Setting of the letterCENTRAL THEME: " A Christian is perfectly free lord of all, subject to none (this show). A Christian is a perfectly dutiful servant of all, subject to all. (next show)”Soul's freedom is not external liberty (like political freedom, or freedom from sickness, freedom from being poor, etc.), but what happens when the Word of God comes into contact with the individual.Word of God is command and promise (another way of saying Law and Gospel)Faith has a threefold power1.  Free from Law2. Trusts/Honors God3. Unites the Soul with ChristFaith is fulfillment of 1st commandment.  Faith receives double honor: priesthood and kingship.  Thus:   A Christian is lord of all, completely free in everythinghttps://www.castingnetspod.org/Host: Pastor Will HarleyHost: Pastor Dave RuddatSong: LegendaryMusic by: CreatorMix.comLets Rock Todayby leadsquid