Also when it is a case of only upholding some spiritual tenet, such as infant baptism, original sin, and unnecessary separation, then . . . we conclude that . . . the stubborn sectaries must be put to death.

Men have broad and large chests, and small narrow hips, and more understanding than women, who have but small and narrow breasts, and broad hips, to the end they should remain at home, sit still, keep house, and bear and bring up children.

The mystery of the humanity of Christ, that he sunk himself into our flesh, is beyond all human understanding.

I feel much freer now that I am certain the pope is the Antichrist.

The article of justification is fragile. Not in itself, of course, but in us. I know how quickly a person can forfeit the joy of the Gospel.

Human reason is like a drunken man on horseback; set it up on one side, and it tumbles over on the other

It is impossible to separate works from faith- yea, just as impossible as to separate burning and shining from fire.