The Freedom of the Christian was Martin Lutherâ s first public defense of the doctrine of justification by grace through faith on account of Christ alone. Lutherâ s explosive rediscovery of the Gospel of Jesus Christ shattered the Church of Romeâ s foundation of works, which considered good works a part of salvation instead of a result of it. Here, Luther constructed a rich theology that relies on the full power of the Gospel, which not only grants saving faith but also nurtures that faith through good works done in the freest service. Â
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This new abridged translation from Adam Francisco, featuring a brief essay from Scott Keith, leaves no doubt that the Christian, secure in Christ, is truly freeâ free from sin, death, and the devil, and free to serve their neighbor.