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Originally Posted by Presbyterian Deacon  Quote:
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.
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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.
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Even R.C. Sproul credits Luther with this famous slogan. Now I'm intrigued to find out who REALLY originated this statement. Luther was 50 years prior to Alsted, so my initial leaning is Luther, but that could be wrong.