“The fruit does not make the tree good or bad but the tree itself is what determines the nature of the fruit. In the same way, a person first must be good or bad before doing a good or bad work.”
Quote by Martin Luther
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Martin Luther's Basic Theological Writings
Comprising key texts, this volume delves into Luther's theological ideas, including his views on justification by faith, the authority of the Bible, and the nature of the church. more
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