It certainly is the duty of every true Christian, to esteem himself a stranger and pilgrim in this world; and as bound to use earthly blessings, not as means of satisfying lust or gratifying wantonness, but of supplying his absolute wants and necessities.
Johann Arndt Quotes
For even these are no less bestowed on him of pure grace, than are righteousness and salvation themselves.
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| Birth: | 27th December, 1555 |
| Death: | 11th May, 1621 |
| Nationality: | German |
| Profession: | Theologian |
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Johann Arndt was born in Edderitz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. He was a German Lutheran theologian who wrote several influential books of devotional Christianity. He studied at Helmstadt, Wittenberg, Strasbourg, and Basel. His principal work, True Christianity, was still popular in Germany in the 1800's, and has been translated into almost all European languages.
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