facebook The Theology of Martin Luther | Our Daily Bread University

The Theology of Martin Luther

This course will provide students with an overview of Luther's ideas, as well as his teachings on sin and grace, faith and justification, and law and gospel.

Course
Objectives
Reviews

“On this I take me stand. I can do no other. God help me.” Those words of Martin Luther reflect the unswerving commitment to Scripture that permeated his theology and sparked his Reformation. In this course, learners survey the background and setting of Luther’s thought, as well his teaching on a range of topics that form Christian theology: his understanding of sin and grace, justification and faith, and law and gospel. The course also emphasizes Luther’s view of the workplace as an arena to serve God. The goal of the course is for students to appreciate Luther’s steadfast commitment to the cross of Christ and the authority of Scripture and to apply such commitment to their own lives and ministry.

Legacy Collection
Discover the vintage value and relevance of these classic courses. Our instructors provide new insights into your faith through a variety of subjects. We acquired many of these courses from the Institute of Theological Studies (ITS). From ITS’s world-class professors, you'll gain seminary-level instruction.

Materials

Study Guide
  1. Understand the historical background of Luther’s thought in his own career and in the intellectual context of late medieval theology.
  2. Understand the chief points in Luther’s theology on the critical topics discussed in his era and relevant to twentieth century Christian thought.
  3. Understand and identify Luther’s law/gospel hermeneutic at work within the entire structure of his exposition of the biblical message.
  4. Interpret Luther’s sixteenth century concerns within their own historical setting and in their significance for later periods of church history, including the turn of the twenty-first century.
  5. Appreciate Luther’s combination of faithfulness to the biblical text and his deep concern for the comfort of Christian consciences and the proper exercise of the Christian faith by all believers.
  • Good job! Learned a lot about some of the finer points of Luther's theology.

    — David, United States (US)
  • The lecture transcripts I found very useful. I would listen to the lecture on day 1. Then on day 2 I would read the transcript. And on days 3 and 4 the discussion questions would be reviewed. Very good course.

    — Fredrick, United States (US)
  • Very insightful and helpful to my understanding of the love of God and walk with Him. I am His . I am nothing without Him and His grace to me.

    — Anyawa, Canada
  • The course has helped ground my faith in Jesus Christ, the Word of God. I have a clearer understanding and appreciation of my position in God through Christ Jesus, His grace and love.

    — Anyawa, United States (US)

Course Content

Expand All
Lesson One
Lesson Two
Lesson Three
Lesson Four
Lesson Five
Lesson Six
Lesson Seven
Lesson Eight
Lesson Nine
Lesson Ten
Lesson Eleven
Lesson Twelve
Lesson Thirteen
Lesson Fourteen
Lesson Fifteen
Lesson Sixteen
Lesson Seventeen
Lesson Eighteen
Lesson Nineteen
Lesson Twenty
Lesson Twenty-One
Lesson Twenty-Two
Lesson Twenty-Three
Lesson Twenty-Four
Course Wrap-Up
Lesson Content
0% Complete 0/1 Steps
Advanced Level
Subscribe to gain premium access!

Already have an account?

Course Details

  • 24 Lessons
  • 71 Activities
  • 1 Assessment
  • 43 Min Average
  • 34 Hrs Minimum
  • Course Award

Course Resources

Audios Transcripts Outlines Discussion Questions
Lecturer

Robert A. Kolb, PhD