This Reformation I offer the following scripture verses and recognition to Martin Luther, Reformer!
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation
to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the
Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith
for faith; as it is written, ‘The one who is righteous will live by faith.’”
Romans 1:16-17
This key verse of the book of Romans was what spurred Martin Luther on to his reform of the church. We are saved by faith and grace and not by any work of our own. Thank you Luther, for reminding us that we are free to live out the gospel as a response to God’s gift of love.
“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with
gladness; come into his presence with singing.” Psalm 100:1-2
"I, Doctor Martin Luther, wish all lovers of the unshackled art of music grace and peace from God the Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ! I truly desire that all Christians would love and regard as worthy the lovely gift of music, which is a precious, worthy, and costly treasure given to mankind by God.” Luther helped to bring music back into the halls of worship.
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105
One of Luther’s gifts to the church was his translation of the Bible into the German language. Not only did this bless the German people but it set a pattern for translating scripture into the common language for all people.
This Reformation may you read God’s word and hold it dear. May you remember our heritage and apply it’s lessons to your life. May you be constantly reforming.
