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The Doctrine Of Justtfication According To Bernard Of Clairvaux, Theo. Dierks
The Doctrine Of Justtfication According To Bernard Of Clairvaux, Theo. Dierks
Concordia Theological Monthly
Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153) was the most influential man of his day. He was the counselor and adviser of Popes, princes, and the common man; he was an eloquent preacher (his sermons are strikingly Scriptural and remarkably free from quotations from the Church Fathers); he was the composer of beautiful hymns (the best-known hymns of his school are "O Bleeding Head and Wounded," "Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee," and "O Jesus, King Most Wonderful"); but above all he was a sincerely pious and truly humble Christian.
Justification, Santification, And Stewardship In Their Aims And Relation To Each Other, W. Arndt
Justification, Santification, And Stewardship In Their Aims And Relation To Each Other, W. Arndt
Concordia Theological Monthly
''Three hackneyed terms," some one may say. "Why waste valuable time on them when there are greater subjects to discuss?" But are there? Is it not true that, If we really knew what these terms signify, if we knew not only their dictionary definition, but were thoroughly intimate with them by much contemplation, consideration, and cultivation, ''tasting, touching, and handling them," gratefully and reverently, there would be a great change in our attitude and mode of life, a rejuvenation of our spiritual energies, the suppression of the spirit of pessimism and lethargy, and the beginning of a new era of …