Absolution; or the Forgiveness of Sins: Established by the Holy Scriptures

Humberger, John

ISBN 10: 0997519762 / ISBN 13: 9780997519761

Published by Mercinator Press, 2019

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50 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.12 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Absolution; or the Forgiveness of Sins: Established by the Holy Scriptures
• Publisher: Mercinator Press
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0997519762
• ISBN 13: 9780997519761
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.13 kilograms

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Synopsis

The distinguished American Lutheran Charles Porterfield Krauth (1823--1883) wrote glowingly of this particular writing: "The object of this pamphlet is to present the true doctrine of the absolution in its theses and antitheses: to sustain it as scriptural by citations from the divine Word, and to illustrate it, as our Church holds it in its purity, by extracts, very largely, from Luther and other pure sources. It is sound, comprehensive, plain and forcible" (Lutheran and Missionary, June 10, 1880).This is well deserved praise. This concise essay has held up to the test of time quite well. It is one of the most comprehensive and accessible accounts of the Lutheran doctrine of the forgiveness of sins written in English.This lucid essay is a real treasure. It answers a very simple question---one that looms very large in defining Christianity: What is the forgiveness of sins? It works astutely from the clear definition of absolution that Martin Luther gave in his writings. The definition of the Gospel specifically as an absolution---forgiveness itself---is a key Lutheran identification, without which, we cannot have the teaching of Luther or the Lutheran confessions.As in John Humberger's day, this is a topic of great confusion. He wrote in the midst of the late 19th century absolution controversy. His knowledge and use of Luther is simple, yet profound. Humberger answers the most basic questions that are needful for every Christian to know: What is Gospel? Who is it for? Who may speak it? And he does so in a plain, winsome, and incisive manner. The simplicity of this writing belies its theological probity.