Christ present in faith : Luther's view of justification /

Mannermaa, Tuomo.

Christ present in faith : Luther's view of justification / Tuomo Mannermaa ; edited and introduced by Kirsi Stjerna. - 1st Fortress Press ed. - Minneapolis : Fortress Press, 2005. - xx, 136 p. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-133) and index.

The basis for justifying faith -- Faith formed by Christ -- The law and participation in the "divine life" -- Christ and the believer as one person -- Through faith one becomes God -- The presence of Christ and sanctification -- Simultaneously righteous and a sinner -- The Christian struggle -- The sighing of the Spirit -- Realistic symbolism and the union with Christ -- The present Christ and the objective basis for holiness.

0800637119 (alk. paper)

2004027587


Luther, Martin, 1483-1546.


Justification (Christian theology)--History of doctrines--16th century.

BR333.5.J8M3613 2005 / 18550

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