Easter, 1528? (Part 1)

Martin Luther preaches a sermon on the resurrection of Christ. Today's Quotation is taken from the beginning of this sermon. Our source is: Thirty-four Sermons on the Most Interesting Doctrines of the Gospel (London, 1816), a republication of Thirty-four Special and Chosen Sermons of Dr. Martin Luther (translated by William Gace and published by Tho. Paine in 1649).…

First half of January 1528 (Part 8)

Martin Luther continues to write Concerning Rebaptism, A Letter of Martin Luther to Two Pastors. Today's Quotation is taken from paragraphs 68 - 72 of this letter, in which Luther continues his consideration of the question, "What about the baptism of children?" Quotation: [continued from the previous post] But Satan is the author of all…

First half of January 1528 (Part 7)

Martin Luther continues to write Concerning Rebaptism, A Letter of Martin Luther to Two Pastors. Today's Quotation is taken from paragraphs 64 - 67 of this letter, in which Luther continues his consideration of the question, "What about the baptism of children?" Quotation: [continued from the previous post] But there is among them a diabolical…

First half of January 1528 (Part 6)

Martin Luther continues to write Concerning Rebaptism, A Letter of Martin Luther to Two Pastors. Today's Quotation is taken from paragraphs 60 - 63 of this letter, in which Luther continues his consideration of infant baptism and adult rebaptism. Quotation: [continued from the previous post] If we were to follow this principle, [1] then we…

First half of January 1528 (Part 5)

Martin Luther continues to write Concerning Rebaptism, A Letter of Martin Luther to Two Pastors. Today's Quotation is taken from paragraphs 53 - 59 of this letter, in which Luther continues his consideration of infant baptism and rebaptism. Quotation: [continued from the previous post] Well, even if they could prove undeniably that children are without…