Bondage of the Will Audiobook

" Communicates the important doctrine of human depravity while blasting the Diatribe of Erasmus (quite entertaining at times). "

" Great for understanding historical Protestant theology. A classic work on monergism in Salvation. Much of what Luther says, in response to Erasmus, is the same between Calvinism and Arminianism. "

" This book had a huge impact on my life in studying the views of Martin luther and his opponent Erasmas. It was my favorite literature book during school last year. "

" This may be the single best book on the relationship of man's responsibilty and volition. Aside from providing several good chuckles, Luther does a great job illustrating the function and restrictions of man's will as a result of our sin nature. I highly recommend this book to you! "

" A definite must read for Reformed and non-Reformed interested in interacting with the doctrine of soteriology. Luther interacts with Erasmus on whether man is totally depraved/radically corrupted or whether is totally depraved but still has the ability to respond to the Gospel without regeneration first happening. Luther does not handle Erasmus with kid gloves and addresses some of more commonly raised objections and scriptures used to buffet the doctrine of total depravity. "

" Classic work by Luther showing the need of regeneration before faith. Also really shows that Luther was more reformed in his soteriology than modern Lutherans. "

" One of my top five books of all time. No book has ever stretched my brain quite like this one. "

" Very smooth translation with British spelling. Preface is lacking in Lutheran understanding; leans Calvinist. "

" Deeper understanding or our reformed theology "

" majorly affected my thinking when i was first introduced to the doctrines of grace. still one of the seminal texts on total depravity and worldview, in my opinion. "

" There are some shining, Christological moments, but the logic which Luther uses still strikes me as convoluted in places, and the tone is generally awful (e.g., anyone who disagrees with Luther's views on the subject couldn't possibly be a Christian). "

" Great concepts here...convinced me to forget about 'free will'. But, he's kinda a jerk, so I like him less although I like his ideas more. "

" The answer to modernity's false account of freedom. "

" Luther's exposition is devastating and insightful. An essential work for anyone weighing the issues of God's Sovereignty and man's free agency in salvation. "

" Wow.... heavy stuff "

" A bit difficult to follow as I'm not as familiar with the details of Erasmus' claims, but several very clear themes are easy to pick out. It's amazing that some of the issues Luther addresses are still plaguing the church today. Worth reading more than once. "

" Good insights from Luther. A tough read for me at times. "

" Luther's battle with Erasmus is classic. Although Luther's tone may seem a bit too acerbic for some, I personally found him to be not only quite funny, but also a refreshing change from the myriad theologians today who drown the truth in a sea of niceness and "tolerance". "

" Bad logic and exegesis on the free will argument. "

" A bit difficult to follow as I'm not as familiar with the details of Erasmus' claims, but several very clear themes are easy to pick out. It's amazing that some of the issues Luther addresses are still plaguing the church today. Worth reading more than once. "

" Classic work by Luther showing the need of regeneration before faith. Also really shows that Luther was more reformed in his soteriology than modern Lutherans. "

" Good insights from Luther. A tough read for me at times. "

" Luther's exposition is devastating and insightful. An essential work for anyone weighing the issues of God's Sovereignty and man's free agency in salvation. "

" Bad logic and exegesis on the free will argument. "

" Admittedly, I did not read the book cover to cover. However, the foreword in the front is very helpful in setting the stage for Luther's education and possible influences as well. "

" Excellent. Excellent. Excellent. Definitely "heavy-lifting" when it comes to theological reading, but this is Luther at his best and so relevant for today! "

" Monumental work on free will, salvation, and God. "

" majorly affected my thinking when i was first introduced to the doctrines of grace. still one of the seminal texts on total depravity and worldview, in my opinion. "

" A reformation classic. Don't miss it. "

" One of my all time favorites. Luther's criticisms of Erasmus are frankly laugh- out -loud hilarious, but it is also the best book ever written on the will of man. "