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Originally Posted by R. Scott Clark  Hi Sterling,
As far as I know, this saying belongs to the Reformed theologian, J. H. Alsted, at least in this form. I think this is significant because it suggests the falsehood of the claim that justification is the "Lutheran" (central) dogma and predestination is the "Reformed" (central) dogma.
rsc Quote:
Originally Posted by Presbyterian Deacon Luther called it:
"The article upon which the church stands or falls."
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That's interesting. I have seen it attributted to Luther many times.
Tell me about Alsted. I'm not familiar with the name. Who was he? When did he write? Where did he say it?
Thanks.
sh
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