It’s a hymn that’s sung around the world today. But 500 years ago Martin Luther wrote the song based on Psalm 46 to encourage his local congregation.
Today is the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Martin Luther realized the gospel is not about trying to “be good.” So what is the gospel?
As a monk Martin Luther was constantly trying to earn God’s good favor. But everything changed when he discovered salvation is a free gift because of Christ’s work.
Did Jesus come to take a count of all the wrongs we have done? Many believe this is the case, but Jesus came to do something far more glorious. He came to save us from death and our sins.
Martin Luther said we should beat this message into our heads continually, because every day, we forget it. What is this message and how did it change his life forever?