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John 8:31-32

The Scriptures Are Sufficient

• Luther was directed to go to the Scriptures

• He meditated day and night upon the Word

• He finally found rest for his soul: “Here I felt that I was altogether born again.”

Acting Upon Conviction IsGod’s Calling

• Soon after peace within he ran into controversy without

• 95 Statements (Theses)

• We are to be salt and light, and it is a costly calling

God Does Some of His Best Work in Hard Places

• The conflict grew

• Luther was condemned by the Pope

• He burned the papal edict publicly

• He appeared before the Diet of Worms

• He was taken to Wartburg Castle

• It was difficult, but here he did some of his greatest work.

God Does Some of His Best Work in Hard Places