Martin Luther:

God does many things that he does not disclose to us in his word; he also wills many things which he does not disclose himself as willing in his word. Thus he does not will the death of a sinner, according to his word; but he wills it according to that inscrutable will of his.

— Martin Luther Early Modern

Leader of the Protestant Reformation

Context

On the Bondage of the Will

Date / Period

1525

Source

https://beggarsallreformation.blogspot.com/2009/11/luther-on-hidden-god-and-reve…

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

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Cross Reference

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