Christ present in faith : Luther's view of justification /
Mannermaa, Tuomo.
Stjerna, Kirsi Irmeli,1963-
Minneapolis, Minn. : Fortress Press,
2005.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-133) and index.
The basis for justifying faith -- Faith formed by Christ -- The law and participation in the "divine life" -- Christ and the believer as one person -- Through faith one becomes God -- The presence of Christ and sanctification -- Simultaneously righteous and a sinner -- The Christian struggle -- The sighing of the Spirit -- Realistic symbolism and the union with Christ -- The present Christ and the objective basis for holiness.
Luther, Martin, 1483-1546.
Justification (Christian theology)