Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance. It is laying hold of His willingness.
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Let him who wants a true church cling to the Word by which everything is upheld.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A true church is founded on the teachings of the Word, which is essential for sustaining faith and truth.
Martin Luther emphasizes the importance of adhering to the Word of God as the foundation of a true church. This quote suggests that the teachings and principles contained in the Word are what give strength and support to a genuine community of faith, highlighting the need for belief and scripture in maintaining the integrity of a church.
Themes
ChurchWordFaithScriptureTruth
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon discussing the foundation of a church.
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