fides historica

Latin term literally meaning “historical faithIn word for belief and faith is the same in Latin and most European languages, but in English faith often denotes an active believe, one that inspires...”, a phrase used by LutherMartin Luther (A.D. 1483–1546) German theologian, pastor, professor at the University of Wittenberg, ex-monk, and founding figure of Protestantism. ... to describe the phenomena of people believing the story of ChristDerived from a Greek term meaning anointed and is equivalent to the word “messiah” from Hebrew roots. The anointing references the act of installi... but not internalizing it to the point that they realize that the atonementA term referring to how Christ’s suffering and death on the cross expiates sin and reconciles humans with God. There are various theories regarding ... was for them personally. (See pro meA Latin term meaning “for me” that Luther used to identify true Christian faith in contrast to simply believe that the gospel is true in general o....)