Martin Luther
Martin Luther (1483-1546) was a German theologian, author, hymn writer and reformer. In 1517, he published his 95 Theses which denounced many of the teachings and practices advanced by the Roman Catholic Church. He also translated the Bible into German between the years 1521-1534. His complete works were published in fifty-five volumes. The essence of his teaching on the subject of salvation revolved around his belief that a sinner is justified freely by the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, and that this blessing is given by God on the basis of grace, rather than a reward earned by one’s good deeds.
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A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Psalm 71:1-24: "In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me. Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress. Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth. By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother's bowels: my praise shall be continually of…