Theology of Martin Luther#Simul justus et peccator

Simul justus et peccator (German: At the same time righteous and sinner ) is a formulation of the doctrine of justification by Martin Luther.

Idea

The idea behind it was in his lectures on Romans 1514 /15, where he expounded Rom 4.7 LUT, first formulated by Luther: He explained that saints in their own assessment always be sinners and would therefore be justified in God's estimation. However, hypocrites were always friendly, which is why they are always sinful in God's assessment in their own assessment. From Luther concluded, therefore, that both are for God righteous and sinners at the same time. By this simul justus et peccator Luther, however, would not lift up the difference between saints and hypocrites, because only the saints who recognize their own sins, justified by God's grace would. Accessible but they are only in that God does not impute sin to them and gave the promise, they finally get rid of sin. The Saints thus were righteous in their hope, but in reality still sinners. Hypocrites, however, was denied from the outset of access to God's justice, so they really only in their own perception are righteous.

Background

This Lutheran doctrine is based on the scholastic theology, which he accuses of them contend that both original sin and the company resulting from acts of sin are completely removed from the people by baptism and penance.

  • Lutheran theology
  • Latin phrase
  • Systematic Theology
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