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In The Heroic Boldness of Martin Luther , I found a Luther of whom little is told: a Luther who loved an inerrant Scripture, a Luther who preached a glorious gospel, a Luther who was passionate for Gods glory and Gods people, a Luther who was willing to suffer for the cause. I am convinced that Steve Lawson has come closer to capturing the heart of Luthers passions and desires as a gospel minister than anyone else. Here I found encouragement for my heart as I carry out my weekly ministry: read this and find encouragement for yours.

D R. S EAN M ICHAEL L UCAS , senior minister,
First Presbyterian Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Author, Gods Grand Design:
The Theological Vision of Jonathan Edwards

With the quincentenary of the Reformation just around the corner, the publication of Steven Lawsons The Heroic Boldness of Martin Luther could not be more timely. Indeed, with the modern church very much in need of the very kind of preaching Dr. Lawson portrays here, this books message is perhaps more vital than at almost any time since the days of Luther. Highly recommended.

D R. G EORGE G RANT , pastor,
Parish Presbyterian Church, Franklin, Tennessee
Author, The Micah Mandate: Balancing the Christian Life

Here is a profile of Luther the preacher in all his red-blooded roughness and desperate, dogged faithfulness. Steven Lawson has captured the spirit of this volcanic Reformer superbly, and the result is deeply stirring. This is a most welcome book for today, when the church is in such desperate need of reformation. May it help to rouse a generation of Luthers.

D R. M ICHAEL R EEVES , head of theology,
Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship, UK
Author, The Unquenchable Flame:
Discovering the Heart of the Reformation

The Long Line of Godly Men Profiles

Series editor, Steven J. Lawson

The Expository Genius of John Calvin

by Steven J. Lawson

The Unwavering Resolve of Jonathan Edwards

by Steven J. Lawson

The Mighty Weakness of John Knox

by Douglas Bond

The Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon

by Steven J. Lawson

The Heroic Boldness of Martin Luther

by Steven J. Lawson

The Heroic Boldness of Martin Luther

2013 by Steven J. Lawson

Published by Reformation Trust
a division of Ligonier Ministries
421 Ligonier Court, Sanford, FL 32771
Ligonier.org ReformationTrust.com

Printed in Crawfordsville, Indiana
RR Donnelley and Sons
February 2013
First edition

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any meanselectronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwisewithout the prior written permission of the publisher, Reformation Trust. The only exception is brief quotations in published reviews.

Cover design: Chris Larson
Cover illustration: Kent Barton
Interior design and typeset: Katherine Lloyd, The DESK

Ebook conversion: Fowler Digital Services
Formatted by: Ray Fowler

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Lawson, Steven J.
The heroic boldness of Martin Luther / Steven J. Lawson.
p. cm. -- (A long line of Godly men profile)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-56769-321-8
1. Luther, Martin, 1483-1546. I. Title.
BR332.5.L39 2013
284.1092--dc23

2012037415

This book is dedicated
to a lifelong, faithful friend,

Ty Miller

whose firm commitment to Jesus Christ
and extraordinary leadership skills
have helped launch OnePassion Ministries,
a work devoted to the advancement of the truth
of the Word of God around the world.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Verbal Inspiration
Divine Inerrancy
Supreme Authority
Intrinsic Clarity
Complete Sufficiency

Humble Submission
Scripture Intake
Literal Interpretation
Original Languages
Spirit Illumination

Concise Introduction
Biblical Exposition
Divine Law
Christ Exaltation
Cross Magnification
Personal Application
Gospel Invitation

Indomitable Spirit
Fervent Intensity
Accessible Speech
Colorful Expressions

Full Disclosure
Confident Assertions
Firm Determination
Undaunted Courage
Daring Defense

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D own through the centuries, God has raised up a long line of godly men, those whom He has mightily used at critical junctures of church history. These valiant individuals have come from all walks of lifefrom the ivy-covered halls of elite schools to the dusty back rooms of tradesmens shops. They have arisen from all points of this worldfrom highly visible venues in densely populated cities to obscure hamlets in remote places. Yet despite these differences, these pivotal figures, trophies of Gods grace, have had much in common.

Certainly each man possessed stalwart faith in God and the Lord Jesus Christ, but more can be said. Each of them held deep convictions as to the God-exalting truths known as the doctrines of grace. Though they differed in secondary matters of theology, they stood shoulder to shoulder in championing the doctrines that magnify the sovereign grace of God in His saving purposes in the world. To a man, they upheld the essential truth that salvation is of the Lord (Ps. 3:8; Jonah 2:9).

How did these truths affect their lives? Far from paralyzing them, the doctrines of grace enflamed their hearts with reverential awe for God and humbled their souls before His throne. Moreover, the truths of sovereign grace emboldened these men to further the cause of Christ on the earth. This fact should not surprise us, as history reveals that those who embrace these truths are granted extraordinary confidence in their God. With an enlarged vision of Him, they step forward and accomplish the work of many men, leaving a godly influence on generations to come. They arise with wings like eagles and soar over their times in history. Experientially, the doctrines of grace renew their spirits and empower them to serve God in their divinely appointed hours.

The Long Line of Godly Men Profiles aim to highlight key figures from this procession of sovereign-grace men. It is the purpose of this series to explore how these figures used their God-given gifts and abilities to further the kingdom of heaven. Because they were stalwart followers of Christ, their examples are worthy of emulation today.

The famed German Reformer Martin Luther is the focus of this volume. In a day when the church greatly needed to hear the truth, Luthers voice thundered with holy boldness throughout Europe. Amid the doctrinal declines of that hour, Luther spoke courageously, asserting an unwavering allegiance to Scripture alone. This Reformer was filled with audacious bravery as he confronted the church in Rome with its departure from the true saving gospel. His singular commitment to biblical truth became the driving force behind the Reformation. As the Lord empowered Luther, his pulpit became one of the most clarion sounding boards for His Word this world has ever witnessed. For these reasons, Luther remains eminently worthy to be profiled in this series.

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