What Does Luther Use Paul Contribute To Salvation

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and no work is needed for it. Though when we’re “satisfied with our won abundance of a faith, we Christians serve the neighbor without any hope of reward” (Luther 1520, p.81). Salvation is a reward from having faith, but doing works for a neighbor excludes having salvation. Paul is echoed by Luther as he understands faith and works. Luther has accounted that faith is what leads to being free and ultimately salvation. Through Paul’s words he states that, “for freedom Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery” (Gal 5:1). That the good works don’t have a reward of salvation and freedom. To those who have faith are rewarded. Paul gives the example of the work of circumcision and faith; that “for in Christ