Martin Luther--God's Voice

Abstract

This essay reviews Luther’s ministry as interpreter of the Bible. Topics include: Luther, the university lecturer and cultivator of pastors; Luther the law/gospel preacher; Luther the translator of Scripture; and Luther’s personal and devotional use of Scripture.

Focusing on pastors as preachers, he wrote, “A consciousness of being servants of Christ should fill us with both joy and holy fear. . . . This is a holy boast in the Lord, remembering constantly that we are also men who must give an account. Those who presume to speak a word in the name of God will be judged for every idle word they speak.”