On the 18th day of February 1546, Martin Luther died professing the faith he proclaimed. Luther was an Augustinian friar, a priest, a doctor of theology, a professor of Bible studies, and the great reformer of the Western Church. Although he had his human flaws, Luther was a bold and intelligent Christian preacher and teacher. He emphasized Scripture, the Creeds, Christ as Savior, divine grace, justification by faith, and the importance of the sacraments.
In addition, despite the opinions of Henry VIII, strict Anglo-Catholics, and extreme Anglo-Calvinists, Luther's thought and reforms greatly influenced Anglicanism. Both the Book of Common Prayer and the Thirty-Nine Articles reflect his influence in theology and practice. So today, we offer a prayer of thanks for Luther and his work on behalf of the Gospel.
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