Christ Quote by Martin Luther
“Christ ought to be preached with this goal in mind--that we might be moved to faith in him so that he is not just a distant historical figure but actually Christ for you and me.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Preaching on Faith, Martin Luther, 1520
The purpose of preaching is to make Christ personal, not just a distant figure, inspiring genuine faith.
In simple terms: Make Christ real, not distant.
Key Takeaway
Seek personal connection with Christ.
Themes
faith
personalization
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
theological
devotional
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal study
- prayer groups
- counseling
Key Concepts
theology
incarnation
religious experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you experience Christ personally?
- What barriers keep you from seeing Him as present?
A Different Perspective
Some may resist personalizing faith, preferring historical distance.
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