The Written, Spoken, and Signed Word

Authors

Herman A. Preus, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

9-1-1955

Document Type

Article

Keywords

grace, scripture, luther, means of grace, melanchthon, preaching, sacraments, lutheran symbols

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

0ur title points us to the Word of God. It tells us that God speaks to us in three different ways. But it is the same Word that He speaks in all three. There is only one Word of God. The Word, whether written, spoken, or signed, is the same Word. It is the same message from God. It is the same Gospel, proclaiming God's salvation to lost sinners. It is what Luther calls "die ewige Wahrheit Gottes," God's own revelation of eternal truth.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

1 John 5:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-16; 1 Timothy 4:13; John 17:20;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Preus, Herman A. (1955) "The Written, Spoken, and Signed Word," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 26, Article 52.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol26/iss1/52