On This Day
In 1512, Luther is awarded a Doctorate of Theology from the University of Wittenberg.
Augsburg Confession
[Our Churches] teach that since the fall of Adam all men begotten in the natural way are born with sin, that is, without the fear of God, [and] without trust in God. (Art. 2: Of Original Sin)
Catechism
Ministry of the Keys - Christ gives his church the power to forgive the sins of penitent sinners but refuse forgiveness to the impenitent
Luther's Rose
The black cross in a red heart reminds us that faith in the Crucifed saves us
Luther's Life
Martin Luther wrote 36 hymns. Among them are "A Mighty Fortress," "Christ Jesus lay in death's strong bands," and "From heaven above to Earth I come."
Catechism
The 4th petition to the Lord's Prayer - Daily bread includes everything we need for our bodily welfare
People of the Reformation
Luther's last written words, "We are all beggars," were a reference to the fact that sinners can do nothing to earn the gift of salvation
Luther's Life
At Marburg Luther wrote "This is my body" on the table with chalk, knowing the Lord's Supper was the place where he and Ulrich Zwingli would disagree.
Reformation Glossary
Justification is God's act of declaring sinners forgiven because of Jesus' payment for all sins
Augsburg Confession
The power of the Keys . . . is a power or commandment of God, to preach the Gospel, to remit and retain sins, and to administer Sacraments. (Art. 28: Of Ecclesiastical Power)