Bondage Of Will

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T HE B ONDAGE OF THE W ILL by Martin Luther (1483-1546)

Contents
Argument 1:

The universal guilt of mankind proves “free will” to be false ........................................ 2

Argument 2:

The universal rule of sin proves “free will” to be false.................................................... 3

Argument 3:

“Free will” is not able to gain acceptance with God through keeping the Moral and Ceremonial Law......................................................................................... 4

Argument 4:

The Law is designed to lead men to Christ by giving a knowledge of sin ..................... 5

Argument 5:

The doctrine of salvation by faith in Christ proves “free will” to be false .................... 5

Argument 6:

There is no place for any idea of merit or reward ............................................................ 6

Argument 7:

“Free will” has no value because works have nothing to do with a man’s righteousness before God ............................................................................ 7

Argument 8:

A whole fistful of arguments.............................................................................................. 7

Argument 9:

Paul is absolutely