Taken from Martin Luther's Table Talk, p 352 May 7, 1539 No 4567 There was talk on May 7 about the clarity of the Scriptures in this age, though in former times much had been written and read but little understood. He [Martin Luther] replied, “Surely a great light has gone up, for we understand … Continue reading Martin Luther on The Church Father and Biblical Interpretation
Martin Luther Commentary on Galatians 6:5
Luther on Galatians 6:5 “For each will have to bear his own load” It is as if Paul were saying: “It is the height of insanity to look for the ground of your boasting in others, not in yourself. For in your death struggle and at the Last Judgment it will not help you at … Continue reading Martin Luther Commentary on Galatians 6:5
From the Depths of Woe (Psalm 130)
From the depths of woe I raise to thee a voice of lamentation Lord turn a gracious ear to me and hear my supplication If thou iniquities dost mark Our secret sins and misdeeds dark Who shall stand before thee To wash away the crimson stain Grace grace alone availeth Our words alas … Continue reading From the Depths of Woe (Psalm 130)
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“I frankly confess that, for myself, even if it could be, I should not want ‘free-will’ to be given me, nor anything to be left in my own hands to enable me to endeavour after salvation; not merely because in face of so many dangers, and adversities and assaults of devils, I could not stand … Continue reading Martin
