Since we know we are going to live forever in the perfection of heaven, we don’t worry if being a witness for Christ brings hardship or even death. Martin Luther wanted to reform the false teaching of the church. He stood firm in the truth of the gospel, knowing it might cost him his life. But Luther knew that, thanks to Christ, he would live forever. So will we. Therefore, like Luther, let us live a life of courageous witness.

The Reformation’s main emphasis was on restoring the gospel to its rightful place in the teaching of the church. There were many other blessings that came to us through the work of the reformers. This year marks the 500th anniversary of the first Lutheran hymnal, often referred to as the “Achtliederbuch” which is translated the “Eight song book.” In our service today we will consider how the reformers emphasis on gospel centered worship still impacts our lives of faith today. This morning we will sing three of the eight hymns that were first printed in the “Achtliederbuch” which show us how music can serve to teach us the truth that we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone and by Scripture alone.

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