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NASB | Acts 18:11 And he settled there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 18:11 So he settled there for a year and six months, teaching them the word of God [concerning eternal salvation through faith in Christ]. |
Subject: Teaching the Word of God |
Bible Note: Martin Luther (1483-1546) was a prolific theologian, preacher, and teacher. We have only half of his works translated into English; but those consist of 55 volumes! His work as a translator of Scripture -- providing the Word to the common man -- still ranks high in the esteem as a resource for Biblical translators. Almost 3,000 students attended his classes at Wittenberg. These were young men from all over Europe -- many of whom eventually were martyred for their faith. Giordano Bruno (1548-1600) was one such student. He was also prolific in his writing and teaching. He was burned alive in Rome's Campo de' Fiori, for espousing Reformed doctrines, and for expanding on the mathematician Copernicus' model of the universe. On reflection of his experience studying at Wittenberg he wrote the following: They came from all peoples and every land Where culture and Order were in demand; They came from Italy, France and Spain; The Poles, the Slaves, from Magyar's plain; The British, Scotch, and Portuguese, The Scandinavians from Nordic Seas, Yes, even from the Balkan state, From farthest Caucasus they congregate. From morn to eve, from noon to night, Welding the new day's circle tight. "I am afraid that the schools will prove the very gates of hell, unless they diligently labour in explaining the Holy Scriptures, and engraving them on the hearts of youth. I would advise no one to send his child where the Holy Scriptures are not supreme. Every institution in which men and women are not unceasingly occupied with the Word of God must be corrupt." --Martin Luther |
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