“But we teach that the church has no spot or wrinkle (Eph. 5:27) but is holy, though only through faith in Jesus Christ; in addition, it is holy in its life, in the sense that it refrains from the desires of the flesh and practices its spiritual … [Continue reading] about What Luther Says about the Holiness of the Church
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Old Testament Reading Genesis 9:8–17 Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him, “Behold, I establish my covenant with you and your offspring after you, and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the livestock, and every … [Continue reading] about Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
What Luther Says about the Righteousness of Man vs. the Righteousness of God
“For the righteousness of man always remains incomplete, since it renders to everyone what is his, namely, in money, possessions, honors, etc., but does not give to others their own things and at least covets the things of others for itself. Then, … [Continue reading] about What Luther Says about the Righteousness of Man vs. the Righteousness of God
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Old Testament Reading Jeremiah 23:1–6 “Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!” declares the Lord. Therefore thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who care for my people: “You have … [Continue reading] about Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
What Luther Says about God’s Grace for the Undeserving
“Suppose it were true that our sins are forgiven because of our contrition, as the bull teaches, and not because of God’s word alone, as my article says. If this were so, a man could boast before God that he had attained grace and forgiveness by his … [Continue reading] about What Luther Says about God’s Grace for the Undeserving