If a key part of the Reformation was placing God’s Word back into the hands of the people in a clear, understandable way, then John of Ragusa can be called a “Prometheus” in his own right.

When the Reformers read the Bible (especially when studied in the original languages), they found a God who was gracious and merciful for the sake of Christ.

The phrase “works of the law” has an antithesis when it comes to righteousness—faith. What keeping the Law could not do, the gift of faith does.

To preach Christ and Him crucified is to reveal again the revealed God who saves.

What do Habakkuk and Israel have? Nothing but the word of God. Nothing but the promise of God. Nothing but God himself.

In contrast to the human courts of our land, the Divine court never makes errors nor excuses

Are we still haunted by God? Do our sins bother us to the point that we worry about God’s righteous wrath? Does the concept of justification, how one can be right in the eyes of God, even cross our minds?

Grace is God’s caring disposition toward His human creatures. And it is shown fully and purely in the work of Jesus for us.

This is an adaptation of the introduction from “In Defense of Martin Luther” written by John Warwick Montgomery (1517 Publishing, 2017). Used with permission.

Whether you are a Christian or not, you cannot escape the significance of the Reformation. It is an important chapter in western history; yes, in world history.

The command to love those nearby is as challenging as it is simple. Jesus took the initiative to come near to us in loving sacrifice.

Justification matters so deeply. It is a matter of life and death, Heaven and Hell. It must be preached that way. Especially today.