Category Archives: gospel

The Word Became Flesh

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Matthew Phillips

“…we believe the Scriptures and confess with holy Christendom, which existed at all times and will endure till the end of the world, that this article of our holy Christian creed, together with all others, is firmly and solidly established … Continue reading →

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Unknowingly Righteous

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Matthew Phillips

“For inasmuch as the saints are always aware of their sin and seek righteousness from God in accord with His mercy, for this very reason they are always also regarded as righteous by God.  Thus in their own sight and … Continue reading →

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Luther on Faith and Love

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Matthew Phillips

“The truth of the Gospel is this, that our righteousness comes by faith alone, without the works of the Law.  The falsification or corruption of the Gospel is this, that we are justified by faith, but not without the works of … Continue reading →

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Luther on Depression and Consolation

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Matthew Phillips

“When I’m morose I flee above all from solitude.  Christ was himself tempted by Satan when our Lord was alone in the wilderness….in short, spiritual anguish exceeds bodily suffering by far.  The anguish of Judas–‘you have betrayed innocent blood’–became for … Continue reading →

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