Martin Luther

Political Theology German 1483 – 1546 39 quotes

A German theologian whose Ninety-five Theses sparked the Protestant Reformation, challenging papal authority and influencing the separation of church and state.

Quotes by Martin Luther

Here I stand; I can do no other. God help me. Amen.

Speech at the Diet of Worms (shorter version) 1521

The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.

Attributed

God does not need our good works, but our neighbor does.

The Freedom of a Christian 1520

A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing.

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (hymn) 1529

The Christian's life is not in himself, but in Christ.

The Freedom of a Christian 1520

Reason is the greatest enemy that faith has.

Table Talk

To preach the gospel is to preach Christ.

Unknown

Peace if possible, truth at all costs.

Attributed

The Word of God is the true treasure of the Church.

Ninety-five Theses 1517

The highest worship of God is to give Him thanks.

Unknown

The greater the man, the more he is tempted.

Table Talk

The law is good, but it cannot justify.

Unknown

The Christian's life is a life of faith, hope, and love.

Unknown

The state is a necessary evil.

Temporal Authority: To What Extent It Should Be Obeyed 1523

The cross is the only ladder to heaven.

Unknown

The greatest blessing of God is a pious, God-fearing wife.

Table Talk

The Bible is the cradle wherein Christ is laid.

Unknown

The gospel is not a new law, but a new life.

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The Christian's life is a life of repentance.

Ninety-five Theses 1517

The kingdom of God is within you.

Unknown (paraphrase of Luke 17:21)