"Being by his faith replaced afresh in paradise and created anew, he (the believer)does not need works for his justification, but that he may not be idle, but that he may exercise his own body and preserve it. His works are to be done freely, with the sole object of pleasing God."
German theologian and religious reformer whose writings sparked the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. His Ninety-five Theses challenged the sale of indulgences and emphasized scripture and faith in Christian doctrine. He translated the Bible into German, influencing theology and language development.