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It is what paul focused on in luther gets a bum rap. Martin luther said, the little book of galatians is my letter. For many, commentary on galatians is required reading for various courses and curriculums. Galatians has been called the magna carta of christian liberty. Overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by martin luther, presents the justification of the sinner by faith alone hi, sign out. This book is an absolute necessity for anyone doing a study of the book of galatians martin luther, the father of the reformation, lays out his gospel of grace alone, in a very readable, fluid format if you have ever asked why mr luther had issues with the roman catholic church, this offering will give you the answers in detail, regarding faith vs works i have six or seven galaitian. All readers will benefit from luthers doctrinally sound, versebyverse exposition. Galatians martin luthers bible commentary bible study tools. Bible commentaries martin luther s commentary on galatians new testament. It embodies the reformation teaching of justification by faith alone. This translation by theodore graebner 18761950 strove to produce a copy of the work in a format and with wording much more applicable to the general englishspeaking american. Martin luther 14831546 was professor of bible at wittenberg university, and many of his expositions came out of his classroom. Besides the bible, john bunyan preferred luthers classic commentary on galatians before all books i have ever seen. Commentary on the epistle to the galatians 1535 by martin luther.
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