Faith Alone: A Daily Devotional [Hardcover]

James C. Galvin (Author), Martin Luther (Compiler)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 27, 2005

Timeless insights from one of the most important people in church history. Some people value good works so much that they overlook faith in Christ. Faith should be first.... It is faith---without good works and prior to good works---that takes us to heaven. We come to God through faith alone. ---Martin Luther Resounding across the centuries, Martin Luther's prolific writings as a pastor, theologian, scholar, Bible translator, father, and more, remain powerful and richly relevant. Faith Alone is a treasury of accessible devotionals taken from Luther's best writings and sermons from the years 1513 through 1546. This carefully updated translation retains the meaning, tone, and imagery of Luther's works. Through daily readings, Luther's straightforward approach challenges you to a more thoughtful faith. Read one brief section a day or explore themes using the subject index in the back of the book. Faith Alone will deepen your understanding of Scripture and help you more fully appreciate the mystery of faith.

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From the Back Cover

Powerful excerpts from the writings of one of the giants of the faith It has been almost 500 years since Martin Luther wrote his famous ninety-five theses and nailed them to the door of the Castle Church in Germany. His challenge to the doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church ignited the Protestant Reformation and shaped the evangelical tradition of the modern church. As he anguished in his quest for truth, Luther came to understand that salvation is a radically free gift that must be accepted by "faith alone." Freshly translated from the original German into today’s language, Faith Alone contains a treasury of daily devotionals taken from some of Luther’s best writings and sermons that reveal both the fervency of his beliefs and his profound theological insights.

About the Author

James C. Galvin (EdD), is a former national training director of Youth for Christ (USA), and is now an organizational consultant specializing in strategy, leadership, and change. Dedicated to releasing the potential of leaders and organizations, he has been developing resources for Christian leaders for over twenty years. He and his wife and two children live in Winfield, Illinois.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan; Updated Ed. in Today's Language edition (September 27, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310265363
• ISBN-13: 978-0310265368
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,308 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #98 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Worship & Devotion > Devotionals

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Living "Faith Alone", November 23, 2005

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John Mathews Baxter - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Faith Alone: A Daily Devotional (Hardcover)

Having read through the Roland Bainton biography of Luther ("Here I Stand"), then watching the recently released video of the Reformer's life ("Luther"), I was very interested in reading some of the writings of this incredible man. Along comes "Faith Alone" which has whetted my appetite for more.

Although I am not a big suporter of daily devotionals, this one has the advantage of having an index that lists the subject matter for each day at the close of the book. It is a joy to be able to read Martin Luther's thoughts on practical, living Christianity in a modern, concise translation.

My appreciation for Luther, and what God did through his life, is magnified through "Faith Alone." I encourage those who would like to be strengthened and find courage to stand in the midst of trial to consider the words of Luther in this devotional book.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Devotional: Insightful, Accessible and Challenging, November 18, 2005

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Alexis B. Olsen (Chicago, IL, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Faith Alone: A Daily Devotional (Hardcover)

"Faith Alone" is an outstanding resource for anyone interested in profound and provoking daily passages from one the of the greats of the Christian faith. The selections from Luther's sermons and writing, each linked with Scripture, provide great wisdom relevant to everyday living (trusting God, finances, relationships) as well as key theological teachings. The themes covered include a nice range of topics and the passages themselves are refreshing and challenging. The translation is extremely readible. This book is a great combination of thoughtful insight married to an extremely accessible format of short daily readings. Add this to your list of "devotional greats"!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A useable, convenient devotional that will last, April 26, 2007

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Katie C. Bollenbach "KatieBLutheran" (Midwest, US of A) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Faith Alone: A Daily Devotional (Hardcover)

I've spent years looking for a devotional that suits me. I knew I wanted one that would give me something to think about during the day but not take too long in the morning. I knew I wanted something that included everything right there on the page so I didn't have to juggle devotional, hymnal and Bible. I knew I wanted something that wasn't dumbed down, overly simple, ignored life's problems or made it sound like my personal relationship with Jesus was all that mattered.

I thought my standards were too high. They weren't. This is readable but intelligent; convenient but not too brief; and very faithful. You get a verse of scripture and then the rest of the page is a passage from one of Luther's works (lots of variety) that relates to it in some way. Most of them have to do with some piece of Christian living or practical theology. All very much stuff that relates to everyday life and applies to *me*, not just the perfect image of a Christian I have in my head. Great book. Also made to last.