Includes bibliographic references and index.

The perspicuity of Scripture according to Martin Luther : the early development of his doctrine, 1520-1521 Gregg R. Allison -- Contra Origen : Martin Luther on allegorizing the Biblical text Robert L. Plummer -- Luther's Tentatio as the center of Paul's theology Channing L. Crisler -- Martin Luther's pedagogical exposition of the letter to Titus Robert Kolb -- God's word, baptism, and regeneration Timo Laato -- Luther on the Scriptures in Galatians, and its readers A. Andrew Das -- Soundings on Simul Iustus et Peccator : evidence in the Pauline epistles for our continuing struggle with sin Thomas R. Schreiner -- The centrality of Romans in the life and theology of Martin Luther Benjamin L. Merkle -- (Re-)Centering righteousness in Christ : a reflection on Luther's "two kinds of righteousness" Brian Vickers -- In trouble and in good heart Oswald Bayer.

Whatever the theological malady, Martin Luther prescribed the same remedy: the word of God. For Luther, the word was central to the Christian life. As a translator, interpreter and lover of Scripture, Luther believed the Bible was too important to be left to academics. God's word has always been--and must always be--for God's people. What, then, can biblical studies learn from Luther? In Always Reforming, leading Lutheran, Reformed, and Baptist scholars explore Martin Luther as an interpreter of Scripture. The contributors elucidate central themes of Luther's approach to Scripture, place him within contemporary dialogue, and suggest how he might reform biblical studies. By retrieving Luther's voice for the conversations of today, the contributors embody a spirit that is always reforming --Back Cover.