What did Martin Luther REALLY BELIEVE about Mary's Immaculate Conception?

Did Martin Luther believe in the Immaculate Conception of Mary? Catholic apologist Dave Armstrong dives into this controversial and often misunderstood topic in Part 5 of his 7-part series on Luther. Drawing from the writings of prominent Lutheran scholars and Luther’s own words, Dave explores whether the Reformer’s view aligned fully or partially with the Catholic dogma. Was his belief consistent throughout his life, or did it evolve? Did he always affirm Mary’s freedom from original sin, just at a different moment than Catholics believe? This episode offers an in-depth and balanced look at Luther’s complex Mariology—one that might surprise both Protestants and Catholics alike. ******** SOURCES FROM DAVE'S ARTICLES Martin Luther’s Mariology (Particularly the Immaculate Conception) (4-26-03; major revision: 4-7-08) - https://tinyurl.com/5n8xhj7t Luther & Mary’s Immaculate Conception: Lutheran Scholars’ Opinions (9-30-10) - https://tinyurl.com/34suumb7 Luther & the Immaculate Conception: More Non-Catholic Historians & Scholars (9-30-10) - https://tinyurl.com/y2rsfem7 Martin Luther’s Belief in the “Immaculate Purification” of Mary (10-2-10) - https://tinyurl.com/yse76bf7 Martin Luther’s “Immaculate Purification” View of Mary (National Catholic Register, 12-31-16) - https://tinyurl.com/3b93hwhp ********** DAVE'S BOOKS & ARTICLES ON LUTHER Martin Luther: Catholic Critical Analysis and Praise (my book, April 2008, 264 pages; available in paperback or for only $2.99 as an e-book) - https://tinyurl.com/ytnnpvd7 The “Catholic” Luther : An Ecumenical Collection of His “Traditional” Utterances (my book, Dec. 2014, 166 pages; available only as an e-book, for $3.99; see details at the link) - https://tinyurl.com/4hd9uhpv Martin Luther: a Catholic Critique & Appraisal (my web page) - https://tinyurl.com/ybjk7344 Lutheranism: Catholic Critique (my web page) - https://tinyurl.com/bdf84wmx ********** SUPPORT Lux Veritatis By Clicking the link below. Share a TAX-DEDUCTIBLE gift through Bridge Builders International - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted...