5 Martin Luther Quotes on Theology

Martin Luther quotes on theology

7. When we are inclined to boast of our position [as Christians] we should remember that we are but Gentiles, while the Jews are of the lineage of Christ. We are aliens and in-laws; they are blood relatives, cousins, and brothers of our Lord. Therefore, if one is to boast of flesh and blood the Jews are actually nearer to Christ than we are.

20. Holy Christendom has, in my judgment, no better teacher after the apostles than St. Augustine.

29. The Mass is the greatest blasphemy of God, and the highest idolatry upon earth, an abomination the like of which has never been in Christendom since the time of the Apostles.

31. A theologian is born by living, nay dying and being damned, not by thinking, reading, or speculating.

32. Reason is the greatest enemy that faith has: it never comes to the aid of spiritual things, but--more frequently than not --struggles against the divine Word, treating with contempt all that emanates from God.