Invocavit Sermon 5
On making a law of what is free vs. the freedom of the gospel.
Writings
Letter to Philip Melanchthon, August 1521
Did Luther really say “sin boldly”? Here’s your chance to find out.
Invocavit Sermon 6
On the worthy reception of the sacrament.
Sermon at the Dedication of the Castle Church in Torgau
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.
Genesis Commentary, 1 of 10
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
On the Councils and the Church, 1 of 4
God’s Word cannot be present without God’s people, and God’s people cannot be without God’s Word.
On the Councils and the Church, 2 of 4
The Church cannot be without bishops, pastors, preachers, priests; on the other hand, they cannot be without the Church; both must be together.
The Freedom of a Christian, 2 of 4
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.
A Sermon on Keeping Children in School, 2 of 2
It ought to be a matter of great honor and satisfaction for you to see your son an angel in the empire and an apostle… Read More »A Sermon on Keeping Children in School, 2 of 2
On the Councils and the Church, 3 of 4
The holy, Christian Church is outwardly known by the holy possession of the Holy Cross. Thus it becomes like its head, Christ.