Concordia Theological Monthly
Publication Date
11-1-1962
Document Type
Article
Keywords
baptism, luther, sin, water, baptized, resurrection, water and the word, christian, faith, repentance, sacrament, justification
Submission Type
Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep
Abstract
Though our action or behavior does not make the sacrament valid, nevertheless legitimate concerns are to be expressed from time to time regarding our understanding and employment of Baptism. Luther reminds us that Baptism is no human trifle devised or invented by men, but it is instituted by God Himself; for He strictly commanded that we must be baptized, or we cannot be saved; let no one regard it as a trivial matter, like putting on a new red coat. He expressed his estimation of Baptism in strong terms.
Disciplines
Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion
Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)
Matthew 28:20; Romans 6:1-5; Romans 6:10-11; Romans 7:6; 1 Timothy 6:7; Galatians 3:27; Philippians 2:12-13;
Submission Cost
Free
Submission Audience
Laity; Ministers; Scholars
Recommended Citation
Coiner, Harry G.
(1962)
"The Inclusive Nature of Holy Baptism in Luther's Writings,"
Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 33, Article 60.
Available at:
https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol33/iss1/60
