I have the neighbor I have
We don’t determine our neighbor, God does. Within Martin Luther’s words, “I have the neighbor I have,” lies a deep insight into …
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The Masks of God
In Luther’s theology, the Word of God is central to his thinking about the nature and work of the Triune God; God …
When God Hides in Suffering
“Truly you are a God who hides himself, O God of Israel, the Savior” (Is 45:15). This theme of divine concealing is …
The Theologia Crucis: Navigating the Depths of Divine Wisdom Through the Cross
The theologia crucis, or theology of the cross, serves as a transformative theological lens that invites us to explore the profound interplay …
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Whether One May Flee From a Deadly Plague (1527)
Here is a must read gem from Martin Luther’s life and ministry. This entire post is taken from T.F. Lull’s book Martin Luther’s Basic …
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A Daily Dose of Justification
I suffer from gospel amnesia. I forget repeatedly what Christ has done for me. I stray from him. I doubt his kindness. …
Luther on the Gift of Psalms
Martin Luther loved the book of Psalms. His thinking and theology were greatly influenced by his meditation on this book. When he …
The three rules of theology
In John Doberstein’s The Minister’s Prayerbook, he discusses Martin Luther’s understanding of the development of a theologian. Luther believed that the “right way to study theology” …
What makes a theologian
Oswald Bayer wrote a fine book titled Martin Luther’s Theology: A Contemporary Interpretation. In this book he summarizes Luther’s thinking on what makes …
The Heidelberg Disputation
The Heidelberg Disputation was a significant landmark in Luther’s theology. I personally love this disputation as it captures the heart of his …
The Power of the Personal Pronoun
My daughter is 6 years old. She pretty much makes my day every time I walk through the door after a long …
The Freedom of Being a Creature
Luther loved to speak about the great privilege of being a creature fashioned by God. The first true thing about us is …
The Glory of Being a Creature
Luther loved to speak about the great privilege of being a creature fashioned by God. The first true thing about us is …
What would you do if the world ended tomorrow?
Luther was asked this question and his response was striking and quite instructive. He said, “I would plant a tree and pay my …
The Purest Theology
Martin Luther once said, “the cross of Christ is the only instruction in the Word of God there is, the purest theology.” …
The news we must laugh and be glad over
Martin Luther has had a significant influence on me . I can’t stay away from his work because he can’t stay away …