Luther's Works Church and Ministry II

Luther's Works Church and Ministry II
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Luther's Works Church and Ministry II (Luther's Works)

Description of Conrad Bergendoff, author of Luther's Works Church and Ministry II:

CONCERNING THE MINISTRY (1523). This treatise throws and interesting light on how a valid ministry of the Word can be established under adverse circumstances. LETTER TO THE PRINCES OF SAXONY CONCERNING THE REBELIOUS SPIRIT (1524). Defying the authority of church and government, Thomas Munzer and his followers employed force to realize their religious aims. In Luther's eyes the use of force was contrary to the gospel and the law of hte land. LETTER TO THE CHRISTIANS AT STRASSBURG IN OPPOSITION TO THE FANATIC SPIRIT (1524). Christians in Strassburg, under the leadership of Martin Bucer, asked Luther to give them his opinion of Andreas Karlstadt's views. To measure the truth of what Karlstadt taught regarding the Lord's Supper, baptism and other ceremonies. CONCERNING REBAPTISM (1528). This work was written in response to a request by two pastors, this lettle treatise clears up the confusion caused by the agitation of those who opposed infant baptism. INSTRUCTIONS OT THE VISITIORS OF PARISH PASTORS (1528). Upon Luther's insistence Elector John appointed a team of visitors who were to look into the economic and religious conditions of parishes in Saxony. This work sereved as a basis for reoganizing church practices in territories where the gospel, as understood by the reformers, had been accepted. THE KEYS (1530). The power of forgiveness, conferred upon the church by Jesus, is the center of discussion in this treatise. In this work, Luther objects to the \RULER L A A A R CONCERNING THE MINISTRY (1523). This treatise throws and interesting light on how a valid ministry of the Word can be established under adverse circumstances. LETTER TO THE PRINCES OF SAXONY CONCERNING THE REBELIOUS SPIRIT (1524). Defying the authority of church and government, Thomans Munzer and his followers employed force to realize their religious aims. In Luther's eyes the use of force was contrary to the gospel and the law of hte land. LETTER TO THE CHRISTIANS AT STRASSBURG IN OPPOSITION TO THE FANATIC SPIRIT (1524). Christians in Strassburg, under the leadership of Martin Bucer, asked Luther to give them his opinion of Andreas Karlstadt's views. To measure the truth of what Karlstadt taught regarding the Lord's Supper, baptism and other ceremonies. CONCERNING REBAPTISM (1528). This work was written in response to a request by two pastors, this lettle treatise clears up the confusion caused by the agitation of those who opposed infant baptism. INSTRUCTIONS OT THE VISITIORS OF PARISH PASTORS (1528). Upon Luther's insistence Elector John appointed a team of visitors who were to look into the economic and religious conditions of parishes in Saxony. This work sereved as a basis for reoganizing church practices in territories where the gospel, as understood by the reformers, had been accepted. THE KEYS (1530). The power of forgiveness, conferred upon the church by Jesus, is the center of discussion in this treatise. Luther objects to the misinterpretation of this passage by the Roman Church. INFILTRATING AND CLANDESTINE PREACHERS (1532). Faced with the necessity of dealing with unauthorized preachers, Luther stresses the importance of observing church order through obedience to consistuted authority in church and government.