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Luther, Lockdown, Law, & Gospel | Galatians 2:14

The person who can rightly divide Law and Gospel has reason to thank God. He is a true theologian. I must confess that in times of temptation I do not always know how to do it. To divide Law and Gospel means to place the Gospel in heaven, and to keep the Law on earth;Continue reading “Luther, Lockdown, Law, & Gospel | Galatians 2:14”

Luther, Lockdown, Law, & Gospel | Galatians 2:13

It is marvelous how God preserved the Church by one single person. Paul alone stood up for the truth, for Barnabas, his companion, was lost to him, and Peter was against him. Sometimes one lone person can do more in a conference than the whole assembly. I mention this to urge all to learn howContinue reading “Luther, Lockdown, Law, & Gospel | Galatians 2:13”

Luther, Lockdown, Law, & Gospel | Galatians 1:16

We now hear what kind of doctrine was committed to Paul: The doctrine of the Gospel, the doctrine of the revelation of the Son of God. This doctrine differs greatly from the Law. The Law terrorizes the conscience. The Law reveals the wrath and judgment of God. The Gospel does not threaten. The Gospel announcesContinue reading “Luther, Lockdown, Law, & Gospel | Galatians 1:16”

Luther, Lockdown, Law & Gospel | Luther on Galatians (Part 1)

We continue our series, ‘Luther, Lockdown, Law, & Gospel’ as we feature select passages from Martin Luther concerning the distinction between The Law and The Gospel. For the next several weeks, we will consider what Luther highlighted in his 1535 Commentary on the book of Galatians. Hope these passages provide some relief during this timeContinue reading “Luther, Lockdown, Law & Gospel | Luther on Galatians (Part 1)”

Luther, Lockdown, Law, & Gospel | ‘On Christian Liberty’

This is the beginning of a series of posts that will feature select quotes from Martin Luther concerning the careful distinction between The Law of God…and The Gospel. May these passages comfort and encourage you during these challenging and unprecedented times! For not One word of God only, but Both, should be preached; new andContinue reading “Luther, Lockdown, Law, & Gospel | ‘On Christian Liberty’”