What is a weakness of the theology of Martin Luther?

Answer 1

Just a point of clarification, the theology of Martin Luther is not necessarily that of the Lutheran Church. Lutheran Churches derive their systematic theology from the Scriptures and the Book of Concord of 1580 (as an express of the true doctrine of Scripture, since the doctrines they confess are drawn from Scripture alone) which contains the three historic Ecumenical Creeds and the Lutheran Confessions. There are a lot of things that Luther wrote that were not included in the Lutheran Confessions or taken hold of by the Lutheran Church.

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Able,
So is it more important for the church to condone heresy and retain unity? Or is it more important to retain correct doctrine? I have a sneaking suspicion that Unity for what ever the cost, is very important to Rome because of the power that may proceed from it.

Paul in Philippians 1 didn't seem too concerned with 33k denominations.

"What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice."

Nor Jesus in Mark 9 when He says, "But Jesus said, "Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. For the one who is not against us is for us. "

Instead of Jurisdictional compliance (like Rome will have you believe is so important to follow) what does Jesus say? "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." Yeah, it is probably not all about Apostolic Succession, it may also be about the Apostolic Teachings and Apostolic Ministry.

Answer 2

I think the main weakness of Luther's theology - in very broad terms - is that it was MERELY a product of the times he lived in. Take it out of the context of a corrupt and virtually all-powerful church with the ability to convince you that you could "buy" salvation in the form of a new building project and it loses all its visceral power. Luther was one of those voices who really wanted to REFORM the church; but became a catalyst for political and social revolution. If you took his theology for what it was - a reaction to the abuses and corruption around him - it sits pretty well. It just lacks any of that timeless quality that true orthodoxy has.

Answer 3

Sola scriptura,sola fide, sola gracia, Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist and many others. I am inclined to believe that he was used by the devil to break up the Church. Do you think it was Luther's intention to see more than 30,000 Protestant denominations arguing with each other about who has the correct interpretation of the Bible? I don't think so.
Peace and blessings!

Answer 4

It basically says that the church (physique of believers) has replaced the Jews as God's chosen human beings. right this is a link. there's a lot of information on line approximately it. _____________ human beings, i did not say i theory in this theology. i'm merely reporting what that's.

Answer 5

There is nothing wrong with his theology. He got it all right....
Faith alone, Grace alone, Scripture alone
The Bible is the true word of God
Through Grace we are saved

I could keep going..... daughter is in confirmation...

Answer 6

His main problem is that he believed the Bible was actually true....everything beyond that is just pointless detail.

Answer 7

there really was none except he still agreed with infant baptism.

Answer 8

The weakness is that God cant be proven