* Audio Book *
Narrated by Lauren Mazzio
As the story of Martin Luther’s life and mission unfolds into the Protestant Reformation in this accurate and masterfully told biography, you will get a glimpse of his personal faith, his struggles, and his heart. Relive the story of this great man of faith as he struggled for the church that he loved to understand that faith and grace are the first and foremost keys to the kingdom of heaven. His knowledge and breadth of understanding would change the world forever.
Running time on 3 CDs: 3 hours, 10 minutes.
Example: “Dangers multiplied before him; his enemies seemed about to triumph—and the powers of darkness to prevail. Luther trembled as he looked upon himself—one man opposed to the mightiest powers of earth. He sometimes doubted whether he had indeed been led of God to set himself against the authority of the church. In anguish of spirit he threw himself with his face upon the earth and poured out those broken, heart-rending cries—which none but God can fully understand.
“‘O almighty and everlasting God,’ he pleaded, ‘how terrible is this world! Behold, it openeth its mouth to swallow me up, and I have so little trust in Thee! My last hour is come—my condemnation had been pronounced. O God, do Thou help me against all the wisdom of the world – for this is not my work, but Thine – and it is a righteous and eternal cause. O Lord, help me! Stand at my side, for the sake of Thy well-beloved Jesus Christ, who is my defense, my shield, and my strong tower....’
“‘You have not answered the question put to you! You are required to give a clear and precise answer—will you, or will you not, retract?...’
“The next day he was to appear to render his final answer....”
