Writings

“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.

It is certain that with regard to Christ all words receive a new signification.

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.