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“[Martin] Luther did not regard the water in baptism as common water, but as a water which had become, through the Word with its inherent divine power, a gracious water of life, a washing of regeneration. Through this divine efficacy of the Word the sacrament effects regeneration.”

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Louis Berkhof
Louis Berkhof

Louis Berkhof (1873-1957) was a Dutch-American theologian known for his contributions to systematic theology. He was born in the Netherlands and later moved to the United States, where he pursued higher education and taught in theological seminaries. Berkhof's academic career focused on systematic theology, and his most famous work, 'Systematic Theology,' provided a comprehensive and systematic exposition of Christian doctrine, becoming an important textbook in theological education. His academic achievements and thoughts have had a significant impact on the development of theology in the 20th century, and his works are still widely studied and referenced today. more

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