Chemnitz's Works Volume 8 (Loci Theologici II-III)

<p><span style=color: rgba(9 11 13 1)>In this extensive theological overview the chief author of the Formula of Concord provides a commentary on Philip Melanchthon's </span><em style=color: rgba(9 11 13 1)>Loci Communes</em><span style=color: rgba(9 11 13 1)>. Drawing on Lutheran tradition and interacting with many of the early church fathers in Part II and III Chemnitz addresses the topics of the divine Law including a detailed exposition of the Decalog natural law and the use of the Law; justification and the Gospel including detailed studies of the words faith and gace; good works including the necessity of such works; the difference between the old and new covenants and between mortal and venial sin; the church and the sacraments in general. This volume continues the presentation from </span><em style=color: rgba(9 11 13 1)>Loci Theologici</em><span style=color: rgba(9 11 13 1)> Part I (Chemnitz's Works 7).</span></p>