10 differences between Luther and Zwingli SERIES: 10
And they that understand among the people shall instruct many:
yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days.Daniel 11:33
10.- The Role of the Law
"The final divergence between Luther and Zwingli relates to their distinct emphasis regarding the (moral) Law of God.
Since Luther’s theology was chiefly motivated by soteriological concerns, he was always ready to proclaim the Christian’s freedom from the Law.
The Lutheran Gospel-Law hermeneutic divides the Bible into two parts: the promises of God (Gospel) and the commandments of God (Law).
In reacting so fiercely against Rome’s doctrine of salvation by works, Luther was keen to underline the liberty that the Christian enjoys in being free from the condemnation of the Law.
Even so, Zwingli was more willing to highlight the need of the Law to stimulate the moral lives of his Swiss brethren.
Where Luther majored upon freedom from the Law’s condemnation;
Zwingli made most of its sanctifying purpose."
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