Frederick the Wise: The Roman Inquisition does not give hearings. It gives death sentences.
Martin Luther: Unless I am convinced by Scripture and by plain reason and not by Popes and councils who have so often contradicted themselves, my conscience is captive to the word of God. To go against conscience is neither right nor safe. I cannot and I will not recant. Here I stand. I can do no other. God help me.
Martin Luther: The Fourth Lateran Council ruled that salvation could exist outside the church, though not outside Christ.
Martin Luther: I cannot and I will not recant. Here I stand.
Martin Luther: So when the devil throws your sins in your face and declares that you deserve death and hell, tell him this: "I admit that I deserve death and hell, what of it? For I know One who suffered and made satisfaction on my behalf. His name is Jesus Christ, Son of God, and where He is there I shall be also!"
Martin Luther: So when the devil throws your sins in your face and declares that you deserve death and hell, tell him this: I admit that I deserve death and hell, what of it? For I know one who suffered and made satisfaction in my behalf. His name is Jesus Christ, son of God, and where He is, there I shall be also.
Martin Luther: That day when you sent me out so boldly to change the world, did you really think there wouldn't be a cost?
