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Let God Be True

We should learn from our forebears.

Giants of the Reformation (4)

For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect? Certainly not! Indeed, let God be true but every man a liar. Romans 3.3, 4a

The Pagan Servitude of the Church
Martin Luther (1483-1546)
“Do not be disturbed if the whole world is of the contrary opinion and practice. Thou hast the utmost certainty in the gospel. Trust in it, and thou canst well afford to despise man-made beliefs and opinions.”

The simple fact is that many church leaders today do not believe that the Scriptures are sufficient to do the good work of making disciples, building the church, and advancing the Kingdom of God. This is evident from the fact that so much of what we do in churches today cannot be supported by direct appeal to Scripture. Consider: The early churches of the Christian movement met in homes, depended on one another when needs arose, bore witness to their neighbors by word and deed, yet had no budgets, committees, ministry teams, or expensive training resources. They trained their own pastors, and these were ordained to serve by local colleagues already involved in ministry. They managed a simple service of worship which followed an order derived from the Scriptures. They started new churches as often as they could, but maintained fellowship and communion locally and regionally under the leadership of faithful shepherds. They were opposed by religious zealots from other faiths and suspicious magistrates who didn’t want any trouble on their watch. Yet they turned their world upside-down for Jesus, by trusting in God and His ways, and not the ways of the world. The world turned out to be the lie; God, Who is always true in everything He says, showed the power of truth by honoring the simple faith of those early believers. Luther wanted to get back to something more like that. Shouldn’t we?

What to you is the most important lesson from Luther’s argument in The Pagan Servitude of the Church? Are you implementing that lesson in your walk with and work for the Lord?

T. M. Moore

Prayer for Revival
We’re seeking to begin a new monthly Revival Prayer Group to meet on the third Thursday of every month at 5:00 pm Eastern. We’re looking for men who will commit to regular prayer together, seeking the Lord for revival, renewal, and awakening. To learn more about praying for revival – why, how, and to what ends – write to me, and I’ll send you a free copy of my book, Restore Us! Our Revival Prayer Groups meet online, so all you have to do is click in at the appointed time. If you’d like to participate in this monthly prayer effort, drop me a line at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. I’ll send you the details. We’re hoping to begin in September.

The Fellowship of Ailbe is supported through the generous and faithful gifts of those who benefit from and believe in our work. Does the Lord want to use you in this way? Please look to Him in prayer over this question. You can contribute to The Fellowship of Ailbe by using the Contribute button at our website, or by sending your gift to The Fellowship of Ailbe, 19 Tyler Drive, Essex Junction, VT 05452. Thank you.

Except as indicated, Scripture taken from the New King James Version. © Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.All quotations from Martin Luther, The Freedom of a Christianin John Dillenberger, ed., Martin Luther: Selections from His Writings(New York: Doubleday, 1962).

T.M. Moore

T. M. Moore is principal of The Fellowship of Ailbe, a spiritual fellowship in the Celtic Christian tradition. He and his wife, Susie, make their home in the Champlain Valley of Vermont.
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