About This Book
The volume analyzes the moral teachings that emerged from the Reformation leader, tracing how his doctrine of justification shaped views of law and gospel, the role of conscience, and the status of good works. It examines the antinomian controversy and responses to critics, considers the psychological basis for certainty of salvation and its effects on ethical life, and surveys reforms in church discipline, worship, and the relation between inner faith and public morality. The author assesses tensions between inward spirituality and social obligation, debates about a church of true believers, and practical implications for ritual, pastoral care, and communal reform.