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Luther believed that the crucified and risen Christ is present and mighty to save only through the preaching of His Word. Luther was concerned that the preached Christ be honored as God Himself. He expressed this point in his characteristically striking way:
"Christ is known only through His Word. Without the word, His flesh would be of no benefit to me even though it came today."
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"Thus Christ comes to us through the Gospel. Yes, it is far better that He comes through the Gospel than that He would now enter in through the door; for you would not even know Him even though He came in. If you believe, then you have; if you do not believe, then you do not have."
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