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Later, Luther defined and reintroduced the principle of the proper distinction between [[Law and Gospel]] that undergirded his theology of grace. Overall, Luther believed that this principle of interpretation was an essential starting point in the study of the Scriptures. Luther saw failure to distinguish [[Law and Gospel]] properly as the cause of the obstruction of the [[Gospel]] of [[Jesus]] in the Church of his day, which, he believed, gave rise to many fundamental theological errors in turn.[[Image:Luther.jpg|left]]

In addition to his duties as a professor, Martin Luther served as a preacher and confessor at the Castle Church, a "foundation" of [[Frederick III, Elector of Saxony|Frederick the Wise]], [[Elector of Saxony]]. This church was named "All Saints" because it was the repository of his collection of [[relic|holy relics]]. This [[parish]] served both the Augustinian monastery and the university. It was in the performance of these duties that the young priest was confronted with the effects of obtaining [[indulgence]]s on the lives of everyday people.

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