Martin Chemnitz
Martin Chemnitz
Martin Chemnitzwas an eminent second-generation German Lutheran theologian, reformer, churchman, and confessor. In the Lutheran tradition he is known as Alter Martinus, the "Second Martin": Si Martinus non fuisset, Martinus vix stetissetgoes a common saying concerning him. He is commemorated as a pastor and confessor in the Lutheran Service Book of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod on November 9...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionTheologian
CountryGermany
apostles becomes bread christ eating hand received
Nevertheless the meaning is not that the blessed bread which is divided, which is offered, and which the apostles received from the hand of Christ was not the body of Christ but becomes the body of Christ when the eating of it is begun.
blessed firsts human-nature
Thus first of all in His own person He sanctified, restored, and blessed human nature.
differences essence use
And there is a difference between the essence of a Sacrament and its use.
friday receiving lord
Some had the custom of receiving the Eucharist daily, some twice a week, some on the Lord's day, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, some only on the Lord's Day.
father scripture praise
Therefore we examine with considerable diligence the consensus of the true, learned, and purer antiquity, and we love and praise the testimonies of the fathers which agree with the Scripture.