Faith-Eroding Errors of Two Popular Theologies
Presented below is the Introduction from this essay. The whole essay may be downloaded as a PDF file here. Introduction Three Theologies This…
Presented below is the Introduction from this essay. The whole essay may be downloaded as a PDF file here. Introduction Three Theologies This…
Introduction Scripture often is misused. It happens in a variety of ways: misreading, misquoting, misinterpreting, misapplying. Let us consider one type of error…
Elements Gospel determinism has two elements. We know the Gospel. Gospel determines everything. The elements are simple. Together they are total. The Gospel…
Steadfast Lutherans will soon be publishing a book titled “Be at Leisure: A Lutheran Approach to Outreach.” The book will be available as…
One of the many abuses of science is Christians trying to prove Scripture with science. There are many well-meaning Christians who both use…
I remember a pastor at seminary giving us the terrible advice that you shouldn’t preach against abortion because you will have members who…
“For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth, and make it…
Romans 15:4-13 The Bible is the most revered book in the world. People who rarely read it and know little of what it…
Two Overtures to the 2016 synodical convention of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod presented questions concerning a paper by Dr. Jeffrey Kloha…
What does the Bible say about how people who lived after the Flood could know about the Creation and Fall of Adam? Well,…
Part 1 of this series set forth the premises and resolves of two overtures in the Convention Workbook 2016 of the Lutheran Church…
The Convention Workbook 2016 of the Lutheran Church – Missouri synod contains these two overtures: 4-23 To Settle Prof. Jeffery Kloha Controversy 4-24…
On one occasion after Jesus finished teaching in the synagogue, a number of his disciples were offended at His teaching and said, “This…
Has fidelity to the institution become more important than doctrine in the Missouri Synod? There are deep doctrinal divisions in the Missouri Synod…
Associate editor’s note: In the part 1, we saw Dr. Becker pit Jesus against Scripture and his dismissal of certain biblical books (Hebrews,…
Associate editor’s note: In the part 1, we saw Dr. Becker pit Jesus against Scripture and his dismissal of certain biblical books (Hebrews,…
Dr. Matthew L. Becker[1] is known for teaching publicly that qualified women should be ordained as pastors.[2] Many wonder how he can reach…
One of the most frequently abused gifts of God among Christians today is prayer. For some reason we’ve gotten this notion that prayer is…
The case of Dr. Matthew L. Becker illustrates defection from Scripture by the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. This defection is not by…
“Moreover, I want to point out to you a correct way of studying theology, for I have had practice in that. If you…
The Church stands or falls on the article of justification. Ask any Lutheran about justification and it won’t be long before you’re hearing…
Erasmus, over and against Luther’s understanding concerning the authority of Sacred Scripture, places great importance on the interpretation of the church fathers concerning…
From The Constitution of the United States of America, Article 2, Section 1: “Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he…
Gegraptai, “it is written.” This was the motto found on the seal of the old Norwegian Synod. It has served as the byline…