Writings

Do unto others as Christ has done unto you—and a concluding word “for the sake of those to whom nothing can be stated so well… Read More »The Freedom of a Christian, 4 of 4

How to reform and why.

In Luther’s first major treatise on the sacraments, he attacks the withholding of the cup from the laity and mandating belief in transubstantiation as the… Read More »The Babylonian Captivity of the Church, 1 of 4

An early plea for religious freedom—for spiritual reasons.

The difference between a sacrament and a sacrifice—and why a promise can be received only by faith.

How to use the Bible in the process of reform.

We are to come together, listen to God’s Word, launch up to heaven a strong, effectual prayer, and laud and praise God’s goodness with thanksgiving.

And as a hen sits upon her eggs, warming her eggs and infusing into them animation, so the Holy Spirit brooded as it were on… Read More »Genesis Commentary, 1 of 10

If you feel your sins, do not consider them in yourself but remember that they have been transferred to Christ, “with whose stripes you are… Read More »Galatians Commentary, 2 of 2

The devil shall no doubt persecute my Katie in all sorts of ways for this reason alone that she was and (God be praised) still… Read More »Luther’s Will