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…
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…
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….
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,…
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…
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…
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…
+ 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,…
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;…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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
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…