Wednesday, June 23, 2010

"Father Luther" on how to preach.


Luther preaches Law and Gospel side by side - making the Law look even more terrible in order to emphasize the rich comfort of the Gospel. That is what you need to learn from our dear Father Luther. That will make people listen to you. That will pique their interest. They will understand that you want to lift them out of complete ruin at this very hour, so they can leave church rejoicing.

C.F.W. Walther, Law and Gospel, p. 61; Nov. 7, 1884.

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