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.

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

Guard yourself carefully against those false, deluding ideas which tell you, “Wait a little while. I will pray in an hour; first I must attend… Read More »A Simple Way to Pray

Because the mother is a believing Christian, her heartfelt cry and deep longing to bring her child to be baptized will be accepted by God… Read More »Comfort for Women Who Have Had a Miscarriage

Reason has only a left-handed and a partial knowledge of God. The proper way to acquire a knowledge of God is the right-handed one.