Luther and Justification by Faith

1. Introduction:

a) The 5 solas/alones
b) What is Justification?
- Catholic and Protestant Understandings of the Doctrine

2. Luther and Justification

a) Luther's early years
b) Luther the monk
- Justification by works
- Problems with any system that has a role of works
i) It minimizes the guilt of sin
ii) It overemphasizes the value of good deeds
c) Luther's Conversion
- His understanding of Justification by faith alone
- Imputation
i) Our sin is atoned for by Jesus Christ –
ii) His righteousness is given to us – Rom 10:3

3. Application:
   a) Thanksgiving / Praise / Adoration
   b) A humble perspective
   c) An understanding that works are still important – they are evidences of our faith