Martin Luther's Hear I Stand

Hear I Stand Book summary

“Hear I Stand” is a book about the life of Martin Luther and his influence on the world. Luther was raised in a conservative and disciplined home and become a monk without his father's blessing. Luther does everything a monk should do he is committed to prayer, fasting, preaching and teaching he continues his education and become a leader in the catholic church. Martin Luther studies the bible intently he struggles with how to earn his salvation. He never feels he can do enough to pay for the sins he commits. Over time Luther changes his belief that man can earn salvation to the belief that Christ pays the price for salvation for all who believe. Luther understands good works are not a requirement for heaven but an …show more content…
Luther does not believe in the necessity of sacraments. Luther thinks the congregation should be able to partake of the wine in communion. Luther's challenge of the Pope's authority as completely inspired the Catholic Church. Luther's competitors come out in high power urging him to renounce his position. Luther stands by his ninety-five theses and believes he is teaching what the Bible instructs. Luther faces trials and the fear of execution. Luther does go back into the public eye and even then starts a family of his own. Luther never gives up on writing books even when he knows some people are burning them. Luther spends his time preaching, speaking, teaching, reading, writing, studying, counseling, and serving God's people. It is not uncommon for Luther to preach every day of the week, even three times on Sunday. The author argues that Luther's greatest influence on the people is in how he views the home and the responsibilities of husband and wife. One of Luther's greatest accomplishments is that of translating the entire Bible into the German language, which affects the translation of the English version. Luther starts the reformation and is responsible for the Formation of the Protestant church. He has a large