The following was compiled by the late Pastor A. C. Holmgren and published in October 1985 Reformation Teachings This month we commemorate the 468th anniversary of the reformation. As we give thanks to God for this mighty work of His Spirit, let us review some of the basic teachings of Martin Luther. JUSTIFICATION- A PRONOUNCEMENT, NOT A PROCESS: “St Paul teaches everywhere that justification does not result from works but from faith alone, that it does not come in insta
Jesus, the Good Shepherd, has given His life for His sheep. “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15: 13) This solitary act brought us salvation. No other person could accomplish this task. This alone was the Shepherd’s work. He said, “No man taketh it from me, but I layeth it down of myself. I have the power to lay it down and I have the power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.” (John 10:
"0 send out thy light and thy truth; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles. (Psalm 43: 3) This was King David's prayer, and it should also be our prayer. God must enlighten us and lead us by His word of truth; otherwise, we will be overcome by spiritual darkness. I believe that all God's children who have received the degree of enlightenment which has enabled them to become aware of their own sinfulness have found no other source of comfort for the
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