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Luther's Preface to The Small Catechism
Preface to Luther's Small Catechism ^
| 1525
| Dr. Martin Luther
Posted on 10/31/2021 11:13:59 AM PDT by Fester Chugabrew
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A sound pattern of words goes a long way in inculcating matters of import. What matters most is the forgiveness of sins and everlasting life obtained for all through the atoning work of Christ Jesus upon the cross, and His resurrection from the dead.
Luther's Small Catechism has been that sound pattern of words for millions of Christians since Dr. Luther published it in 1525. His preface points to conditions not much different than ours today, when most who call themselves Christians cannot in the simpleast way state what they believe as such.
While Dr. Luther is predominantly considered an enemy of the Roman Catholic Church, the fact is he earnestly sought to retain as much of its practice as possible. It simply stands as a matter of fact, too, that wherever truth is brought to bear, the devil's lies assert themselves.
Diligence in matters of the Christian faith, meanwhile, remains the mark of those who cling to Christ Jesus and His benefits by grace, through faith, as the Word is made known.
To: Fester Chugabrew
Happy Reformation day + 504 - the day the Gospel of grace alone by faith alone was returned to the Church. It’s all about Jesus! During confirmation we had to memorize the small catechism and face public questioning from the congregation on any aspect of it. 50 years later i still remember it.
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posted on
10/31/2021 11:16:56 AM PDT
by
Mom MD
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To: Fester Chugabrew
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posted on
10/31/2021 11:23:22 AM PDT
by
the OlLine Rebel
(Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
To: Mom MD
Yes. Happy Reformation day! Great story. How many "rainbow" pastors now even know what a catechism is?
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posted on
10/31/2021 11:28:06 AM PDT
by
Governor Dinwiddie
(LORD, grant thy people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil.)
To: Fester Chugabrew
A Blessed Reformation Day to you! Thank you for posting this.
We are Lutheran. Our children learned the words of Small Catechism at a very young age. It is important to have that organized way of learning the basics of the Christian faith as taught in the Bible to layer on it more depth and applications to all of our lives. As young adults, they can refer every trouble to something in that little book and use it as a guide to where to find help within the Bible for whatever they are facing.
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posted on
10/31/2021 11:30:09 AM PDT
by
freemama
To: Fester Chugabrew
The conditions described sound too much as today in the West, but the remedy is the same.
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posted on
10/31/2021 11:31:44 AM PDT
by
daniel1212
( Turn to the Lord Jesus as a damned+destitute sinner, trust Him to save + be baptized + follow Him!)
To: Mom MD
Thank you, and thanks be to God!
All of our five children have been brought into that pattern of words, too, which pattern requires and invites ongoing recitation and contemplation. Luther’s Large Catechism, meanwhile, is another source of ample edification especially in regard to the Commandments.
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10/31/2021 11:32:40 AM PDT
by
Fester Chugabrew
(No nation that sanctions the wholesale slaughter of its unborn citizens is fit to endure.)
To: Governor Dinwiddie
My son an LCMS pastor is teaching it to the next generation!
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10/31/2021 11:32:43 AM PDT
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Mom MD
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To: Mom MD
"Happy Reformation day + 504 - the day the Gospel of grace alone by faith alone was returned to the Church. It’s all about Jesus! During confirmation we had to memorize the small catechism and face public questioning from the congregation on any aspect of it. 50 years later i still remember it." How Firm a Foundation ye saints of the Lord, is laid for your faith in His excellent word.
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10/31/2021 11:33:43 AM PDT
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daniel1212
( Turn to the Lord Jesus as a damned+destitute sinner, trust Him to save + be baptized + follow Him!)
To: Fester Chugabrew
Yes, Martin Luther was not an iconoclast. He was a reformer trying to set things right after 1500 years of accumulated non-biblical cruft. Thank God for his courage to speak truth to power.
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10/31/2021 11:33:57 AM PDT
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Governor Dinwiddie
(LORD, grant thy people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil.)
To: Fester Chugabrew
I am working through the Augsburg confession and book of Concord. Bless you for giving your children a solid foundation in the Word
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10/31/2021 11:35:04 AM PDT
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Mom MD
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To: Fester Chugabrew
I'm not Lutheran, but the Christian world owes a huge debt to this saint, who though flawed like all who need a Savior, was used mightily to recover the Gospel of Grace and set the Word of God free among the people.
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10/31/2021 11:35:15 AM PDT
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aMorePerfectUnion
(Fraud vitiates everything ᡕᠵ᠊ᡃ࡚ࠢ࠘ ⸝່ࠡࠣ᠊߯᠆ࠣ࠘ᡁࠣ࠘᠊᠊ࠢ࠘𐡏⁻ )
To: daniel1212
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10/31/2021 11:35:56 AM PDT
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Mom MD
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To: freemama
Both the Catechism and the liturgy of the Gospel are God’s way of feeding His sheep in the rich pastures of His Word. What to do except rejoice and give thanks, even in the midst of a fallen creation? God bless!
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10/31/2021 11:38:57 AM PDT
by
Fester Chugabrew
(No nation that sanctions the wholesale slaughter of its unborn citizens is fit to endure.)
To: Fester Chugabrew
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10/31/2021 11:59:30 AM PDT
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Micah6_8
To: Fester Chugabrew
Good advice from the Old German Pastor.
Many Denominations have fallen short in training the children in the way they must go.
All Churches need a great renewal, starting with the basic catechetical truths.
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10/31/2021 12:01:37 PM PDT
by
miserare
( Respect for life--life of all kinds-- is the first principle of civilization.~~A. Schweitzer.)
To: Mom MD
May God bless him in this most important work.
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posted on
10/31/2021 12:04:00 PM PDT
by
miserare
( Respect for life--life of all kinds-- is the first principle of civilization.~~A. Schweitzer.)
To: aMorePerfectUnion
Amen and Happy Reformation Day to all
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10/31/2021 12:04:07 PM PDT
by
Persevero
(You cannot comply your way out of tyranny. )
To: miserare
He does. richly. But let’s remember to keep all faithful pastors in prayer
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10/31/2021 12:22:59 PM PDT
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Mom MD
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To: Micah6_8
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10/31/2021 12:23:52 PM PDT
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Mom MD
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