Heated Iron Analogy
Definition
Luther’s distinction between the inward spiritual person reborn and freed by faith and the outward person bound to good works for the good of society.
Episodes
Related Concepts
- Homo Interior Homo Exterior
Biblical References
- Philippians 3:18-19 — For many live, about whom I have often told you, and now, with tears, I tell you that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is the belly, they exult in their shame, and they th
- Romans 7:22; 2 Corinthians 4:16 — *For I delight in the law of God in my inner being. Therefore we do not despair, but even if our physical body is wearing away, our inner person is being renewed day by day. *
- Galatians 5:6 — *For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision carries any weight—the only thing that matters is faith working through love. *