The Heart of True Religion

Summary

The sermon explores the profound theological debate surrounding free will and salvation, emphasizing the inseparable link between understanding sin and the necessity of God's saving grace. Citing Ephesians 2, it argues that humanity is spiritually dead and incapable of self-redemption. The practical takeaway is that true Christianity hinges on recognizing our utter dependence on God for salvation, a passion central to Luther's theological work.