Concerning Christian Liberty. Luther, Martin. 1909-14. Concerning Christian Liberty. The Harvard Classics: "For faith alone and the efficacious use of the word of God, bring salvation. "

"Faith alone and..." seems a paradox, but faith alone means 'faith-not-works' alone. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God; so faith and scripture are tied together inseparably. Yet the word of God, in Luther's context, much resembles prophecy. That word of God was written. Today, do we have no more word of God? If yes, why is it not added to the canon? If no, does this mean prophetic gifts are ceased and all that is left is (all we need, which is) most holy scripture? I am not, nor do I think I will ever be, a cessationist. The fountain has not dried up.