Martin Luther, Writings

Flesh and spirit are defined

spiritual realm (God’s Kingdom) rules over the temporal realm (earth)

Limit of secular authority

christian obedience and service

Heresy is spiritual and physical

1517: Luther challenges the Church’s claim to control salvation

1522: Epistle of St. Paul, defines salvation

1523: Concerning governmental authority: spiritual realm and temporal realm

1525: Peasants War, twelve articles of the Swabian peasants & a friendly admonition to peace



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