Battle of the Soul: Luther Reforms Vice and Virtue

Envy, greed, gluttony, lust, anger, sloth, and pride are all vices and manifestations of unbelief. In Battle of the Soul, author Rev. Dr. Michael T. Fieberkorn explains how daily living of the Ten Commandments kills our unbelief. 

Redefining the Aristotelian view of vice and virtue from Ethics, Martin Luther transforms their use for Gospel-centered living. Following this transformation, Fieberkorn combines them with the Ten Commandments to show you how you can fight the battle against daily sin, even the ones that seem harmless. Battle of the Soul includes reflection questions after each chapter, prayers to use after finishing the book, and a chart visually showing the connections between vice and virtue. 

With clear connections between Luther's teachings and our world today, this book will serve you as a how-to guide on living a Gospel-centered life. 

From the Foreword by Rev. Dr. Joel D. Biermann:

"Dr. Fieberkorn revives a rich and deeply rooted tradition within the church: the identification and consideration of the vices and virtues. However, he does this from a Lutheran perspective. Given the commitments and proclivities of these distinct ecclesial traditions, it perhaps goes without saying that bringing them together is no small feat. But Mike has good council and guidance in the endeavor: Luther himself leads the way. . . Through the power of the Holy Spirit, perhaps this book will have the best result of all: one more life closely aligned with the reality of redemption already fully accomplished by Christ."

Praise for Battle of the Soul

"Dr. Fieberkorn has gifted the church with practical handles on biblical sanctification. No longer are we left with ambiguity regarding our soul's battlefield. . . This is a delicious read, full of application and insight on how to live as Christians in the world today."

—Rev. Dr. Alfonso Espinosa, senior pastor, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Irvine, California, and author of Faith That Sees through the Culture and Faith That Engages the Culture

"Pastor Fieberkorn has done a great service to the church in writing a relevant and accessible book that addresses the challenge of Christian living in a fallen world. His treatment of vice and virtue, rooted in the writing of Luther, provides practical guidance for the church and the individual Christian."
—Rev. Dr. R. Lee Hagan, president, Missouri District, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod