The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation is being celebrated this year, 2017. Why? Because historians acknowledge and date the beginning of the Reformation to October 31, 1517, the day Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany.
18. It neither seems proved -- either by any logical arguments or by Scripture -- that souls in purgatory are outside a state of merit, that is, unable to grow in love;
Here Luther continues his argument in stating the soul is "active" in purgatory, as opposed to those who thought the soul was "passive."
Please note that I will be using Timothy Wengert's "95 Theses with Introduction, Commentary, and Study Guide." If you don't have a copy, pick one up, it is an excellent resource.
Lord Jesus, remind us of your grace in a surprising way today. Amen.
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