Enjoy the snow, AG. There's nothing so pretty as new snow in the morning.
We were hit with snow this week. I love snow. Nothing says the Majesty of God like snow to me. There is something in it that compels one to become silent in view of His Majesty.
Being that this thread is about Sola Scriptura, I wish I could find the quote of Luther's that begs those who are arguing with him to quote Scripture just once. Luther was a force.
I used to hate polemic, but now I like it. :) Certainly it isn't the best tool for reconciliation, and the Reformers certainly were masters of it and probably overdid it a bit, but can you imagine the stress that Calvin and Luther must have been under as they were trying to answer their critics, avoid the stake and tend to their flocks?
Anyway, before I leave to wash my car, etc. I want to leave you with this quote of Luther's; it's a classic:
“What kind of peddling is this, yes, what thievery and robbery when I am robbed of the body and blood of Christ which by right ought to be given me freely, and when in exchange for my money and goods, I am offered the sacrifice and work of a godless, miserable man? I would call that robbing me of my nourishment and, moreover, selling me refuse for money. Yes, it means robbing me of the kingdom of heaven, and in exchange for my money, selling me the fire of hell, which unfortunately I had previously earned without money and posessed because of my sin.”
I know we have differing views on the Eucharist, nonetheless, Dr. E., you have to appreciate Luther's 'meta narrative' here.
One last thing. In Sasse's piece on the Lord's Supper he mentions the disparate views that existed in the early church vis-a-vis spiritual vs. corporeal communion, and brings that forward into the period of the Reformation. Once I finish that, and if the subject arises again I'll relay in more detail what I've 'learned'.
Have a good weekend.
Enjoy the snow, AG. There's nothing so pretty as new snow in the morning.