Theological Quotes
Martin Luther on the Gospel in Miniature - Lutheran (John 3:16)
Source: Martin Luther, Sermons on JohnShort60 words
"This text is rightly called the gospel in miniature because it contains the entire sum of the Christian doctrine in a brief compass: God so loved... that He gave... that whoever believes... shall not perish but have eternal life. Here you have the Father's heart." — Martin Luther. For Luther, this single verse contains everything: grace, gift, faith, eternal life.
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