The whole life of a Christian as a life of repentance: Luther's metanarrative -- Luther the storyteller: the Reformer's use of narrative -- Above all, fearing, loving, and trusting in God: defining the core -- Of what it means to be human -- Suffering builds faith and calls to repentance: affliction as part of daily life -- The life of faith in responding to God's word with prayer and praise: active obedience in the sacred realm -- The life of faith in serving the neighbor: Luther's ethic of callings and commands -- Living well leads to dying well: the completion of the Christian life.