Martin Luther

The cross of Christ runs through the whole of Scripture. Martin Luther

Prayer is the sweat of the soul. Martin Luther

The Bible is alive, it speaks to me; it has feet, it runs after me; it has hands, it lays hold on me. Martin Luther

How I Pray Counsel on Approaching the Almighty

This article shows how the Lord’s Prayer, and the Ten Commandments should shape the way Christian pray.

How to Study Theology

This article provides some advice to those who are called to study theology and then to fulfill the calling of being preachers of the Word. Topics in this article are the practices of prayer, meditation, and testing.

Philippians 3:17-21 – Enemies of the Cross of Christ

This article is a sermon from Martin Luther on Philippians 3:17-21.

Thy Word Is Still Truth – Sola Scriptura: The Reformers' Rediscovery of the Written Word of God

This volume is an anthology of writings representing a high view of Scripture and reflecting the historic Reformed theological and confessional tradition. It offers a selection of texts on the doctrine of Scripture.

The Works of Faith and Assurance

If we are justified by faith, why must we still do good works or works of righteousness? The article attempts to answer this question from the point of view of 2 Peter 2:5-10 and also includes aspects of the believer's attitude in a context of suffering.

Faith is a living and unshakable confidence, a belief in God so assured that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake. Martin Luther

Many things I have tried to grasp, and have lost. That which I have placed in God’s hands I still have. Martin Luther

I am more afraid of the Pope “Self” than of the Pope in Rome with all his cardinals. Martin Luther

All the words of God are weighted, counted and measured. Martin Luther

Every word in the Bible points to Christ. Martin Luther

The Bible is not antique or modern. It is eternal. Martin Luther

I put the Scriptures above all the sayings of the fathers, angels, men and devils. Here I take my stand. Martin Luther

A Christian man is a perfectly free lord of all, subject to none. A Christian man is a perfectly dutiful servant, subject to all. Martin Luther

Faith is the hand of the soul which lays hold of the cross. Martin Luther

The only comfort against raging Satan is that we have God’s Word to save the souls of believers. Martin Luther

When the devil harasses us, then we know ourselves to be in good shape! Martin Luther

Help, O God, dear Lord and Savior, that we stay pious sinners and not become sainted blasphemers. Martin Luther

The Holy Scriptures did not grow on earth. Martin Luther

Martin Luther's Account of His Own Conversion

This article is Martin Luther's account of his conversion after his study of Romans 1.

Trust

Nothing but faith can comprehend the truth Martin Luther

Believing and reading Scripture means that we hear the word from Christ’s mouth Martin Luther

The true Christian church is the work of the Word communicated by every available means Martin Luther

Wounds cannot be healed until they are revealed and sins cannot be forgiven until they are confessed Martin Luther

The recognition of sin is the beginning of salvation Martin Luther

Rightly to feel sin is the torture of all tortures Martin Luther

Faith is a living, restless thing. It cannot be inoperative Martin Luther

Christian life consists in faith and charity Martin Luther

I know not the way he leads me, but well do l know my Guide. What have I to fear? Martin Luther

Too may Christians envy the sinners their pleasure and the saints their joy because they don’t have either one Martin Luther

Faith is a living, daring confidence in God’s grace. It is so sure and certain that a man could stake his life on it a thousand times Martin Luther

God does not love us because we are valuable, but we are valuable because God loves us Martin Luther

I am justified and acceptable to God even though there are in me sin, unrighteousness, and fear of death. Martin Luther

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