Writings

Since both the water and the Word are one Baptism, therefore body and soul must be saved and live forever.

We bring the child and pray that God may grant it faith, but we baptize solely upon the command of God.

Bread and wine comprehended in, and connected with, the Word of God.

Honor and good name are easily taken away, but not easily restored.

How can water, eating and drinking do such great things?

Such is nature that we all begrudge another’s having as much as we have.

Time and paper would fail me if I were to recount all the blessings that flow from God’s Word.

It seems to me that we shall have our hands full to keep these commandments.

The trust and faith of the heart alone make both God and an idol.

The Father has given himself to us with all his creatures, abundantly provided for us in this life, and showered us with inexpressible eternal treasures… Read More »Large Catechism: Introduction and First Article of the Creed