Writings

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

If you can say, “Here is God,” then you must also say, “Christ the man is present too.”

Worship for every day of the week.

Whoever bases baptism on the faith of the one to be baptized can never baptize anyone.

A salutary flood and a rich and full washing away of sins.

The same Christ is present at baptism who came in Mary’s womb to John in Elizabeth’s womb.

The strong in faith may wait for death without condemning those who flee.

Baptism is sufficient even if the baptized falls from faith or sins a thousand times a year.