Fear and Faith: A Meditation for the Second Sunday of Easter
John 20:19-31 Our text says, “Then, the same day at evening.” The day was Easter. So this is the night of Easter Day.[1]…
John 20:19-31 Our text says, “Then, the same day at evening.” The day was Easter. So this is the night of Easter Day.[1]…
IX. The Descent of Christ into Hell STATUS CONTROVERSIAE. Chief Controversy concerning This Article. 1 It has also been disputed among some theologians…
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Introduction Scripture often is misused. It happens in a variety of ways: misreading, misquoting, misinterpreting, misapplying. Let us consider one type of error…
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Contents IntroductionSuggested Reading List for the Lutheran Layperson At All Levels Beginning Intermediate Further On Bibliographies Lutheran Book PublishersOther Book PublishersLutheran Journals…
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*Much time, prayer, and effort has gone into this piece of writing. It is much longer than my typical writings because it would,…
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