Apostolic Quote by Martin Luther
“Christ is the Master; the Scriptures are only the servant. The true way to test all the Books is to see whether they work the will of Christ or not. No Book which does not preach Christ can be apostolic, though Peter or Paul were its author. And no Book which does preach Christ can fail to be apostolic, although Judas, Ananias, Pilate, or Herod were its author.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On the Authority of Scripture, 1520
Only books that align with Christ’s will are truly apostolic; others, regardless of author, lack true authority.
In simple terms: Christ‑centered books are truly apostolic.
Key Takeaway
Test teachings against Christ’s will.
Themes
faith
authority
scripture
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church doctrine
- personal study
- mission work
- interfaith dialogue
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
apostolic authenticity
theology
biblical criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern a book’s alignment with Christ?
- What role does authorial intent play?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of “will of Christ” vary across traditions.
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