Writings

When we now attempt to speak of that image we speak of a thing unknown, an image which we not only have never experienced.

Whose faith matters in baptism?

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

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

We do not have to ask about the literal Latin or how we are to speak German. Rather we must ask the mother in the… Read More »An Open Letter on Translating, 1 of 2

“Dear Dr. Luther, how is it that you emphasize the Ten Commandments so much, though your teaching is that they are to be discarded?”

Ah, translating is not every one’s skill as some mad saints think. A right, devout, honest, sincere, God-fearing Christian, trained, educated, and experienced heart is… Read More »An Open Letter on Translating, 2 of 2

The Holy Scriptures constitute a book which turns the wisdom of all other books into foolishness.

Faith justifies because it takes hold of and possess this treasure, the present Christ.