Writings

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

The distinctive contours of Luther’s theology had already taken shape before the indulgence controversy broke out, as this 1516 letter to a fellow Augustinian friar… Read More »Letter to George Spenlein

In a 1518 letter to his spiritual father, Luther offers his first memoir of his development as a theologian.

The first things that issue and emerge from the heart are words.

The Lord is he who has brought us back from the devil to God, from death to life, from sin to righteousness, and now keeps… Read More »Large Catechism: Second Article of the Creed

The Word of God is the true holy thing above all holy things.

Creation is past and redemption is accomplished, but the Holy Spirit carries on his work unceasingly until the last day.

God has exalted this estate of parents above all others.