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Martin Luther and the Continual Teaching of Righteousness

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Matthew Phillips

“But this most excellent righteousness, the righteousness of faith, which God imputes to us through Christ without works, is neither political nor ceremonial nor legal nor work-righteousness but is quite the opposite; it is a merely passive righteousness, while all … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther on the Good Samaritan and Charity

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Matthew Phillips

“The fact is that wherever his [Christ’s] Word is welcomed and received in faith, it fashions people like the Samaritan here–gentle, compassionate, merciful people.  They cannot bear to see anyone suffering and when this happens they tender their own resources and … Continue reading →

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A Light to enlighten the Gentiles

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Matthew Phillips

“Could anyone hold up a lighted candle in his hands on this day without at once remembering that old man who on this same day took up in his arms Jesus, God’s Word, clothed in flesh like a candle-flame clothed … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther on Preaching on Christ’s Passion & Death

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Matthew Phillips

“But someone might say, Are we to proclaim nothing but that Christ died for us? Isn’t it enough to preach about this one time only? I have heard it so often and know it so well. Answer: The Jews were required … Continue reading →

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