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Literary
March 29, 1837
Morning Star
Limerick, York County, Maine
What is this article about?
Extract from Martin Luther's writings emphasizing that understanding the Scriptures requires prayer and reliance on God's Spirit, not human study or skill alone.
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Luther's manner of studying the Scriptures.
Extract from his writings.--
"It is very certain that the scriptures cannot be understood by study or by skill. The first duty, therefore, is to begin with prayer. Ask the Lord that he would deign to grant you, of his great mercy, the true knowledge of his word! There is no other interpreter of the word of God, than its own author, as He hath said: 'They shall all be taught of God.' Hope nothing from your labors, nothing from your skill; trust only in God and in the influence of his Spirit. Believe one who has tried."
Extract from his writings.--
"It is very certain that the scriptures cannot be understood by study or by skill. The first duty, therefore, is to begin with prayer. Ask the Lord that he would deign to grant you, of his great mercy, the true knowledge of his word! There is no other interpreter of the word of God, than its own author, as He hath said: 'They shall all be taught of God.' Hope nothing from your labors, nothing from your skill; trust only in God and in the influence of his Spirit. Believe one who has tried."
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Religious
What keywords are associated?
Scripture Study
Prayer
Divine Knowledge
Gods Spirit
Luther Writings
What entities or persons were involved?
Luther
Literary Details
Title
Luther's Manner Of Studying The Scriptures.
Author
Luther
Subject
Extract From His Writings On Studying The Scriptures
Key Lines
It Is Very Certain That The Scriptures Cannot Be Understood By Study Or By Skill.
The First Duty, Therefore, Is To Begin With Prayer.
There Is No Other Interpreter Of The Word Of God, Than Its Own Author, As He Hath Said: 'They Shall All Be Taught Of God.'