Ministry, Word, and Sacraments: An Enchiridion

by Martin Chemnitz

Publisher:

Concordia Publishing House

, 1981

Overview

Ministry, Word, and Sacraments: An Enchiridion is a translation of Chemnitz’s “little book” for pastors. It discusses the Word and Sacraments, ceremonies of the church, and conduct of ministers.

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Key Features

• Foreword by the translator
• Bibliographical references
• Index and end notes

Contents

Top Highlights

“The highest favor that can come from heaven to any province, city, or people is this, when God kindles and causes to arise the light of His saving Word, by whose splendor all darkness of errors, abuses, superstitions, and idolatrous worship are put to flight, and hearts are enlightened by the true and salutary knowledge of God.” (Page 15)

“the call should be and remain in the power of the whole church, but with due order observed” (Page 34)

“those who are already in the ministry and profess sound doctrine are to be used” (Page 33)

“Holy Scripture is not of any private interpretation, 2 Ptr 1:20. But it explains and interprets itself” (Page 123)

“For the election of God does not follow our faith and righteousness but precedes it as efficient cause” (Page 90)

Product Details

• Title: Ministry, Word, and Sacraments: An Enchiridion
• Author: Martin Chemnitz
• Translator: Luther Poellot
• Publisher: Concordia
• Publication Date: 1981
• Pages: 165

About Martin Chemnitz

Martin Chemnitz (November 9, 1522–April 8, 1586) was an eminent second-generation Lutheran theologian, reformer, churchman, and confessor. In the Lutheran tradition he is known as Alter Martinus, the “Second Martin”: Si Martinus non fuisset, Martinus vix stetisset (“If Martin had not come along, Martin would hardly have survived”) goes a common saying concerning him.