02426cam a22003253u 4500 28464 UtSlPG 20260610133641.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BR Luther, Martin, 1483-1546 Epistle Sermons, Vol. 2: Epiphany, Easter and Pentecost Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-03-31 Produced by Ron Swanson (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries) "Epistle Sermons, Vol. 2: Epiphany, Easter and Pentecost" by Martin Luther is a collection of theological discourses likely written in the early 16th century. This volume specifically includes sermons focusing on the themes of Epiphany, Easter, and Pentecost, emphasizing the significance of faith and the Christian life as expressed through love, community, and service to others. The work serves as a guide for both clergy and laypersons seeking deeper understanding of Lutheran doctrine and its implications for living a Christ-centered life. The opening portion of the book introduces Luther's reflections on the fruits of faith, using Romans 12 as a foundational text. At the start, he articulates the call for Christians to present their bodies as living sacrifices, emphasizing the importance of humility and self-denial in living out one's faith. Luther contrasts the notion of spiritual sacrifice with the external, ritualistic sacrifices of the Old Testament, advocating for a transformation of the heart and mind in response to God's mercy. He argues that true service to God flows from a genuine understanding of one's faith, and he sets the stage for discussing various Christian virtues such as love, unity, and the importance of serving one another without regard for one’s own status. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Sermons Bible. Epistles -- Commentaries Lenker, John Nicholas, 1858-1929 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28464 69373 69373