Old Lutheran Quote of the Day

The great creeds were set up with this intention, so that people could comprehend with their minds a summary of the doctrine. And many have written lengthy summaries which show their theological method or skill, as Methodius did long ago and later John of Damascus. For in the case of everything we teach we must show the beginning, the progress or development of the matter, and the purpose or end. And this should be done sparingly, but as the ancients said, generously and clearly. -- Martin Chemnitz, Introduction to the Loci Theologici