Faith, thought Luther, is not some inner resource we summon up....For him, the question, "Have I got enough faith?" completely misunderstands what faith is, by looking to and so relying on itself, rather than Christ. Faith is a passive thing, simply accepting, receiving, believing Christ - taking God seriously in what he promises in the gospel.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Luther on Faith
From Michael Reeves' The Unquenchable Flame: Discovering the Heart of the Reformation:
