A Treatise on Good Works

In this early work, the reformer shares the convictions that shaped his teaching as a pastor in Wittenberg. Drawing on his lectures, sermons, and pastoral letters, he explains why good deeds flow naturally from a faith that trusts alone in God’s grace. The opening pages set the stage by describing his sense of duty to guide a congregation toward true spiritual life.

The treatise then walks listeners through the relationship between inner belief and outward action, using scriptural examples and everyday scenarios. It clarifies misconceptions about works earned for merit, emphasizing that they are the grateful response of a redeemed heart. Listeners will come away with a clearer picture of how faith and charity intertwine in the reformer's vision for Christian living. It invites reflection on how everyday generosity can become a testimony of inner conviction.