It is amazing. I am an alumnus of the Valparaiso University, a Missouri Synod Lutheran institution. We had to take several Luther's theology classes as requirement for graduation. They surely did not tell us this in our classes.
What was often discussed was this statement that was made by Martin Luther, "Sin and sin boldly...Be a sinner, and let your sins be strong, but let your trust in Christ be …More
It is amazing. I am an alumnus of the Valparaiso University, a Missouri Synod Lutheran institution. We had to take several Luther's theology classes as requirement for graduation. They surely did not tell us this in our classes.
What was often discussed was this statement that was made by Martin Luther, "Sin and sin boldly...Be a sinner, and let your sins be strong, but let your trust in Christ be stronger, and rejoice in Christ who is the victor over sin, death, and the world."
In other words, this is a "PRESUMPTION OF GOD'S MERCY prior to committing sins - mortal or otherwise". This is definitely a heretical idea and not what the church teaches.
What was often discussed was this statement that was made by Martin Luther, "Sin and sin boldly...Be a sinner, and let your sins be strong, but let your trust in Christ be stronger, and rejoice in Christ who is the victor over sin, death, and the world."
In other words, this is a "PRESUMPTION OF GOD'S MERCY prior to committing sins - mortal or otherwise". This is definitely a heretical idea and not what the church teaches.