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Entries Tagged ‘Martin Luther’

Creation Declares the Glory of God!

“God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars.” Martin Luther
 
Romans  1:18The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19since what may be known about God is [...]

Puritanism, nonconformity, ‘justification by faith’ and the present day church of Christ

I have experienced an ever deepening and an ever increasing richness in my faith over the last week or so. I have been reading through John MacArthur’s daily bible, Calvin’s Institutes and a book by Martyn Lloyd Jones called From Puritanism to Nonconformity.
 Martyn Lloyd Jones
Martyn Lloyd jones covers the historical background leading up to the events [...]

‘Pastor’ are you called of God? ‘Minister’ do you speak the words of the Most High? Wisdom from Martin Luther

Here is some wisdom from Martin Luther regarding the source of the call to ministry and the sign of an authentic calling. True ministers recieve a clear call from God and true ministers preach the true words of God.
“The call is not to be taken lightly. For a person to possess knowledge is not enough. [...]

Is there a need for a new reformation?

It is suggested thatMartin Luther posted the Ninety-five Theses on the doors of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, Oct 31st, 1517. Wikipedia summarises the outcome of Luthers 95 thesis as follows.

  

    "Beware you be not swallowed up in books! An ounce of love is worth a pound of knowledge."
    John Wesley