Luther fights for the truth of justification by grace through faith in the 16th century. One man who brought the matter to a head for him was Tetzel who was selling indulgences, offering salvation for money.

This sermon is one of a series of five.

1. The Financial Crisis

• Pope Leo X
• Prince Albert of Brandenburg
• Archbishop of Mainz

2. The Scam

• Johann Tetzel: seller of indulgences
• “As soon as the coin in the coffer rings
  The soul from purgatory springs”

2. The Special Offer

• Martin Luther
• Romans 1:17
• Wittenburg: 31 October 1517 – The 95 Theses
• The Diet of Worms: 18 April 1521
  – “On this I take my stand. I can do no other. God help me.”