Martin Luther wrote these words regarding his assurance in his own salvation in Christ Jesus in the face of the depth of his own sin and the accusations of the Devil.
Sønder Aarslev Church in Aarhus, Denmark.
Built in the late 12th century, the current brick church replaced the congregation’s original wooden church. After the Reformation, it belonged to the Danish Crown, and today is a member of the Church of Denmark.
Happy Reformation Day (observed)! A mighty fortress is our God, a trusty shield and weapon. Thanks be to God! Hear Christ for you at https://t.co/SKfhSR1nTh.
Read the text for Lutheran Service Book 656 (if you even need it!) at https://t.co/3XiVh2nsEU.
Almighty and gracious Lord, pour out Your Holy Spirit on Your faithful people. Keep us steadfast in Your grace and truth, protect and deliver us in times of temptation, defend us against all enemies, and grant to Your Church Your saving peace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
#OTD October 25, 431:
The Council of Ephesus replaced Nestorius, patriarch of Constantinople, with Maximianus. Nestorius had been anathematized for holding that two separate persons indwelt the incarnate Christ.
Lutheranism isn’t the rejection of the catholic & orthodox Church. It’s the call to return to it. We embrace the ancient Church, we confess the faith once delivered to the saints purified by the Word. The Augsburg Confession wasn’t a new beginning but the old faith restated. ☩
1 The Law of God is good and wise
And sets His will before our eyes,
Shows us the way of righteousness,
And dooms to death when we transgress.
Lutheran Service Book 579