Writings

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.

Faith and promise again, this time in the sacrament of baptism.

The role of images and fasting in the church.

Luther’s plea for all Christians to confess their sins to their fellow Christians, clergy or not.

On making a law of what is free vs. the freedom of the gospel.

Did Luther really say “sin boldly”? Here’s your chance to find out.

On the worthy reception of the sacrament.

Luther’s commentary on the song of that “wondrous soul,” the Virgin Mary.