ON SIN AND FREE CHOICE - THEOLOGICAL COMMONPLACES IBD

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About This VolumeOn Sin and Free Choiceáconsists of three of Johan GerhardâÇÖs commonplaces:áOn Original Sin, On Actual Sin,áandáOn Free ChoiceOn Original Sináestablishes the existence of original sin from the testimony of the scriptures. Gerhard identifies original sin not only as the loss and lack of mankindâÇÖs original righteousness but also a newly corrupt quality that adheres to our nature, while not being rightly called the whole substance of fallen man.On Actual Sinápresents GerhardâÇÖs understanding of committed sins, caused by mankindâÇÖs corrupted nature, Satan, and the stumbling blocks of the world. He proposes various divisions of sin such as voluntary and involuntary sins, sins of ignorance or infirmity, and sins of omission versus commission. Regardless of their type, sins are mortal in GerhardâÇÖs framework, insofar as all sin brings death, even though Gerhard fervently confesses a scale of severity in sin in terms of earthly reckoning. Gerhard also dedicates large portion of the volume to concupiscence, its nature, and its implications.On Free Choiceáaddresses freedom of the will in two realms, civil and divine. Concerning the civil will, Gerhard supports the notion that day-to-day choices and actions are within the domain of mankindâÇÖs will. The freedom he denies it the freedom to choose righteousness and turn towards God. Gerhard argues that prior to regeneration, the will of man is bound to sinfulness insofar as it is without faith in and love of God.áAbout This SeriesTheáTheological Commonplacesáseries is the first-ever English translation of GerhardâÇÖs monumental Loci Theologici. Gerhard was the premier Lutheran theologian of the early seventeenth century. Combining his profound understanding of evangelical Lutheran theology with a broad interest in ethics and culture, he produced significant works on biblical, doctrinal, pastoral, and devotional theology. Gerhard interacts with the writings of the church fathers, Luther and his contemporaries, and the Catholic and Calvinist theologians of his day. His 17-volume Loci is regarded as the standard compendium of Lutheran orthodoxy, with topics ranging from the proper understanding and interpretation of Scripture to eschatology.Useful for research on Lutheran doctrine, GerhardâÇÖs accessible style makes this a must-have on the bookshelf of pastors and professional church workers.Each embossed hardback volume includesthe translation of GerhardâÇÖs Loci (originally published from 1610 to 1625)áâÇó a glossary of key theological, rhetorical, and philosophical termsáâÇó a name indexáâÇó a Scripture indexáâÇó a carefully researched works cited list that presents guidance for deciphering the numerous abbreviations of the other titles from which Gerhard quotes.