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Grace Alone
A devotion for Reformation Day
In the Word
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast (Ephesians 2:8–9).
Of the Word
On October 31, 1517, as Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the Wittenberg Castle Church door, he could not possibly have imagined the impact that simple gesture would have. He just wanted to generate discussion about papal indulgences.
Today, we thank God for Luther’s thirst for biblical truths. We know we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. Our relationship with our loving Father does not include any man-made rules. We give thanks for the rich legacy left by Martin Luther through his writings and his hymns.
Sadly, there are people we know who are not aware of God’s saving grace. Luther would encourage us to be bold to share the truth with these friends and family. They need to hear the Good News of salvation and understand that God truly forgives their sins.
Walking with my Lord
Dear Father in heaven, we thank and praise You for all the reformers who challenged the incorrect teachings and practices of the early church. We thank You for their courage and determination. And most of all, we thank You for Your grace and mercy. In Jesus’ precious name we pray. Amen.
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible unless otherwise noted. (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), Copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Grace Alone by Candy Habich, Blountville, Tennessee
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