Maxioms by Martin Luther
Either sin is with you, lying on your shoulders, or it is lying on Christ, the Lamb of God. Now read more
Either sin is with you, lying on your shoulders, or it is lying on Christ, the Lamb of God. Now if it is lying on your back, you are lost; but if it is resting on Christ, you are free, and you will be saved. Now choose what you want.
Christ says that not alone in the Church is there forgiveness of sins, but that where two or three are read more
Christ says that not alone in the Church is there forgiveness of sins, but that where two or three are gathered together in His name they shall have the right to promise to each other comfort and the forgiveness of sins.
Christ is the Master; the Scriptures are only the servant. The true way to test all the Books is to read more
Christ is the Master; the Scriptures are only the servant. The true way to test all the Books is to see whether they work the will of Christ or not. No Book which does not preach Christ can be apostolic, though Peter or Paul were its author. And no Book which does preach Christ can fail to be apostolic, although Judas, Ananias, Pilate, or Herod were its author.
How soon 'not now' becomes 'never'.
How soon 'not now' becomes 'never'.
Commemoration of Bridget of Sweden, Abbess of Vadstena, 1373 I have held many things in my hands, and read more
Commemoration of Bridget of Sweden, Abbess of Vadstena, 1373 I have held many things in my hands, and have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God's hands, that I still possess.