Bishops Quote by Martin Luther
“Christ will remain a priest and king; though He was never consecrated by any papist bishop or greased by any of those shavelings; but he was ordained and consecrated by God Himself, and by Him anointed.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Freedom of a Christian, 1520
Christ’s authority comes directly from God, not from human religious hierarchy.
In simple terms: Christ is ordained by God, not by bishops.
Key Takeaway
Recognize divine authority over human institutions.
Themes
faith
authority
spirituality
Mood
reverent
critical
Type
theological
expository
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- church reform
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
theology
divine ordination
church criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern divine authority versus human tradition?
- What role should institutions play in spiritual life?
A Different Perspective
Human institutions may claim power but lack true divine legitimacy.
