what is sought by means of free choice is to make room for merits.

Once sure that the doctrine we teach is God's Word, once certain of this, we may build thereupon, and know that this cause shall and must remain; the devil shall not be able to overthrow it, much less the world be able to uproot it, how fiercely soever it rage.

The certain mark by which a Christian community can be recognized is the preaching of the gospel in its purity.

When Satan tells me I am a sinner he comforts me immeasurably, since Christ died for sinners.

Antichrist is the pope and the Turk [Muslim] together. A beast full of life must have a body and soul. The spirit or soul of Antichrist is the pope, his flesh or body the Turk.

The multitude of books is a great evil. There is no limit to this fever for writing.

The world says of marriage: A short joy and a long displeasure. But he who understands it finds in it delight, love, and joy without ceasing.