Writings

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.

God’s Word cannot be present without God’s people, and God’s people cannot be without God’s Word.

The Church cannot be without bishops, pastors, preachers, priests; on the other hand, they cannot be without the Church; both must be together.

In this section of the treatise, Luther develops the notion of the joyful exchange and describes how in Christ all Christians are kings and priests.