History
In July 1505, a law student named Martin Luther was caught in a violent storm near Stotternheim. Terrified, he cried out to St.…
Calling · Fear · Grace
Luther · Romans 1
Quote
Last Words
Various (Luther, Knox, Calvin, Wesley)
Martin Luther: “Our God is the God from whom cometh salvation.” John Knox: “Live in Christ, live in Christ, and the flesh need not fear death.” John Calvin: “Thou, Lord, bruisest me; but I am abundantly satisfied, since it is from Thy hand.” John Wesley: “The best of all is, God is with us.” Charles Wesley: “I shall be satisfied with Thy likeness—satisfied, satisfied!” The words differ, but the center is the same. At the edge of life they were still looking to God.
How you’d preach it
A collection of final words that reveal what held these men at the end. Useful in a message on dying well or the sufficiency of Christ.
- Eternity
- Faith
- Fear
Luther · Calvin