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This is the second article in a series published in the local newspapers of Clayton County, IA. Luther was brought before the Emperor, Charles V, at the Diet of Worms in 1521. They told him to recant his writings about … Continue reading
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The following is the first of a series of articles written for the local papers in Clayton County, Iowa. This October 31st is the 500th anniversary of what is known as the Reformation. On this day, the eve of All … Continue reading
Originally, the Augsburg Confession was not the core of catholic (universal) doctrine which we possess today. The original plan, named the Torgau articles, was to treat the following subjects: Human doctrines and ordinances, Marriage of Priests, Both Kinds, Mass, Confession, … Continue reading
“The world is indeed a sick thing; it is the kind of fur on which neither hide no hair is any good. The healthy heroes are rare, and God provides them at a dear price. Still the world must be … Continue reading
“A second question: ‘Suppose my lord were wrong in going to war.’ I reply: If you know for sure that he is wrong, then you should fear God rather than men, Acts 4 [5:29], and you should neither fight nor … Continue reading
The life of the baptized lay person today should look very similar to the life of the baptized in the sixteenth century. Most importantly, this baptized priest will gather with the communion of the saints weekly (or more often) to … Continue reading
This post is the second on this topic. In order to read part I, go here: Luther on Vocation Part I Dr. Martin Luther often preached and taught regarding the doctrine of vocation. His sermons, particularly the collections known as the … Continue reading
In the sixteenth century Dr. Martin Luther’s teaching on the office of Christian priesthood liberated the laity from the servitude to an elite spiritual class of tonsured priests who did the really spiritual works on their behalf. However, having been … Continue reading
In this second post on this topic we will examine the basic teachings of Andreas Karlstadt and Thomas Müntzer in the early 1520s (part 1 can be found here). Both men challenged Luther’s teachings on the Word and Sacraments. These … Continue reading
“Now the blind world, because it does not know God and his work, concludes that it is owing to its own cleverness, reason, and strength that a community or dominion endures and thrives. Accordingly, they gather together great treasures, stuff … Continue reading
“A prince must also be very wise and not always try to impose his will, even if he has the right and the best of all reasons to do so. For it is a far nobler virtue to put up … Continue reading
In The Contemplative Pastor, Eugene Peterson makes the observation that our culture is “unwell in a new way.” In contrast to previous generations, where older generations passed their values and wisdom down to younger ones, it appears that in our … Continue reading
For part one of this series, click here. When Martin Luther departed Worms in May 1521 his earthly future seemed bleak. According to the edict of Worms Luther was a heretical outlaw. In order to protect Luther and his own … Continue reading