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A Laymen’s Commentary on the Epitome of the Formula of Concord: The Third Use of God’s Law

A Laymen’s Commentary on the Epitome of the Formula of Concord: The Third Use of God’s Law

VI. The Third Use of the Law 1 STATUS CONTROVERSIAE. The Principal Question In This Controversy. 1 Since the Law was given to…

Posted On 11 Jan 20219 Jan 2021

Lent 2021 Service Plan – Into His Death and Resurrection – Holy Baptism

As a part of our multiyear plan here at Steadfast, this year our Lenten theme will be centered around the fourth chief part…

Posted On 6 Jan 20215 Jan 2021

Prayers before Congress… and the most offensive thing.

Yesterday a prayer was offered at the start of the session of the House of Representatives that concluded with an amen and awomen….

Posted On 5 Jan 20215 Jan 2021

Transformational Life Coach Lesson 1: Knowing Your Self-Worth

Sometimes I go in search of “inspirational” quotations that I can use for a newsletter article. The December quotes were just super-did disappointing,…

Posted On 24 Dec 20205 Jan 2021

Lutheran Laymen’s Declaration and Petition

This document, authored by Lutheran Church-Canada (LC-C) laymen from Waterloo, Ontario, requests our spiritual fathers to continue to celebrate weekly Divine Services uninterrupted…

Posted On 23 Dec 202024 Dec 2020

A Laymen’s Commentary on the Epitome of the Formula of Concord: Law and Gospel

V. Law and Gospel STATUS CONTROVERSIAE. The Principal Question In This Controversy. 1 Whether the preaching of the Holy Gospel is properly not…

Posted On 22 Dec 202022 Dec 2020

Did Martin Chemnitz use a rosary?

One of my favorite Lutheran theologians is Martin Chemnitz. I have often wondered about that “rosary” that shows up in the most well…

Posted On 9 Dec 20209 Dec 2020

+ Rev. Paul T. McCain +

If I could have put VDMA around those crosses in the title I would have. Rev. Paul McCain, longtime higher up (interim President,…

Posted On 8 Dec 20208 Dec 2020

SJW Toolkit – Proverbs

The book of Proverbs is specifically written to provide wisdom and instruction, to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;…

Posted On 7 Dec 20203 Dec 2020

Advent: A Time of Waiting

Advent leads to and culminates in Christmas, so one might wonder why there is such a focus on the end times during Advent….

Posted On 4 Dec 20203 Dec 2020

A Laymen’s Commentary on the Epitome of the Formula of Concord: Good Works

IV. Good Works. STATUS CONTROVERSIAE. The Principal Question In the Controversy concerning Good Works. 1] Concerning the doctrine of good works two divisions…

Posted On 3 Dec 20203 Dec 2020

Defy Everything But Have Faith in Christ

“Let us…commit the affairs of men to God in faithful prayer, and be calm.  What can they do? Will they kill [me]?  Will…

Posted On 27 Nov 202027 Nov 2020

Looking Forward to Restoration of the Communion Rail

During the Covid-19 pandemic, our congregation has altered the manner of administering Communion from the Communion rail to a line formation. While I…

Posted On 20 Nov 202020 Nov 2020

It’s Time to Start Sacrificing

*Much time, prayer, and effort has gone into this piece of writing. It is much longer than my typical writings because it would,…

Posted On 19 Nov 202024 Nov 2020

Now, At the Last, and Unto Eternity – Advent 2020 Devotions now available – free download, purchase copies at Amazon.

This year we are hoping to use Advent to help Lutherans focus on the Last Things and specifically the comfort that can be…

Posted On 17 Nov 202017 Nov 2020

A Laymen’s Commentary on the Epitome of the Formula of Concord: The Righteousness of Faith Before God

III. The Righteousness of Faith Before God. STATUS CONTROVERSIAE. The Principal Question In This Controversy. 1] Since it is unanimously confessed in our…

Posted On 7 Nov 20207 Nov 2020

The Shame and Disgrace of the Cross

“For where God’s Word is preached, accepted, or believed, and bears fruit, there the holy and precious cross will also not be far…

Posted On 16 Oct 202013 Oct 2020

A Laymen’s Commentary on the Epitome of the Formula of Concord: Free Will

II. Free Will. STATUS CONTROVERSIAE. The Principal Question in This Controversy. 1] Since the will of man is found in four unlike states,…

Posted On 15 Oct 202013 Oct 2020

War and Pestilence: The Missouri Synod in the Year 1918

The year 1918 was tumultuous in the Missouri Synod.  It was the year of the climax and conclusion of World War I, where…

Posted On 14 Oct 202013 Oct 2020

Did Her Baptism Take?

Almost two years have passed since I published “One in 1200 and One in the Lord,” which was more widely received than I…

Posted On 14 Oct 202013 Oct 2020

Now, At the Last, and Unto Eternity – Advent 2020 Series – Service Plan

Advent approaches, and it has become tradition here at Steadfast we are releasing information about our series for Advent along with a service…

Posted On 1 Oct 202014 Nov 2020

Cancel Culture: Dear God, Cancel Our Culture

“Dear God, please cancel our culture.” A few weeks ago, I wouldn’t have thought to say this; but, God should cancel our culture….

Posted On 28 Sep 202028 Sep 2020

Life on Venus?

Let me answer the click-bait question above immediately by saying that life has not been found on Venus. At least not yet. I…

Posted On 23 Sep 202023 Sep 2020

Biblical Worldview Conference – 9/26 in Chicago – attend in person or online.

The theme is “The Christian Church amid Seismic Shifts” See these PDF files for more information: General Poster Schedule Presenters

Posted On 18 Sep 202018 Sep 2020

A Laymen’s Commentary on the Epitome of the Formula of Concord: Original Sin

I. Original Sin. STATUS CONTROVERSIAE. The Principal Question in This Controversy. 1] Whether original sin is properly and without any distinction man’s corrupt…

Posted On 10 Sep 202010 Sep 2020

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