2020 Congress on the Lutheran Confessions
April 22 – 24, 2020 Crowne Plaza Aire Bloomington, Minnesota THEME: The Second Luther / Matthias Flacius and the Continuance of the Lutheran…
A new site, and a jubilee on comments
The look around here has been freshened up a lot. Since 2018 we have been running on technological fumes just trying to keep…
Baptism: Still More Common Questions Answered, Part 3
Introduction In Part 1 , we introduced a set of sermons by Martin Luther that answer many common questions about Baptism that are both…
Christianity in Space
Goofy title aside, this is actually a question for serious consideration. Namely the question of what should the shape of Christian piety take…
The Third Sunday after Epiphany – “The Vengeance of God”
The Third Sunday after Epiphany January 27, 2019 “The Vengeance of God” Romans 12:16-21 Click here to listen to…
Preserving Walther’s Hymnal
When I was a second year seminarian in the spring of 2006, my friend and fellow seminarian Mark Preus gave me one of…
Gospel Determinism: A Preview
Gospel determinism has two elements. 1. We know the Gospel. 2. Gospel determines everything. The elements are simple. Together they are total. The…
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Smalcald Articles: How One is Justified before God and Does Good Works
Part III, Article XIII. How One is Justified before God, and of Good Works. 1] What I have hitherto and constantly taught concerning…
Review — Lutheran Service Book: Companion to the Hymns
Note: The following review is by Cory Westby, whose bio appears below the review. I have anxiously awaited the release of this hymnal…
Concordia’s Diversity Resource Guide
Concordia University Wisconsin (and now Ann Arbor) has a Diversity Resource Guide, where students and faculty are encouraged to learn about diversity, as…
Lent 2020 – Created to be Redeemed and Sanctified – Service Plan
This year, continuing our effort to bring the catechism part by part to Confessional Lutherans and their congregations we are going to be…
The Second Sunday after Epiphany – “Jesus Sanctifies Marriage”
The Second Sunday after Epiphany January 16, 2011 “Jesus Sanctifies Marriage” John 2:1-11 Click here to listen to audio…
The First Sunday after Epiphany – “Why Did You Seek Me?”
The First Sunday after Epiphany January 13, 2019 “Why Did You Seek Me?” Luke 2:41-52 Click here to listen…
Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary – the “Northern Option” for training to be a pastor
Editors Note: If you enjoy some of the articles on Steadfast over the years, chances are you have encountered articles written by a…
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Smalcald Articles: The Church
Part III, Article XII. Of the Church. 1] We do not concede to them that they are the Church, and [in truth] they…
The Second Sunday after Christmas – “Fleeing for Justice”
The Second Sunday after Christmas January 5, 2014 “Fleeing for Justice” Matthew 2:13-21 Click here to listen to audio…
Baptism: More Common Questions Answered, Part 2
Introduction In Part 1, we introduced a set of sermons by Martin Luther that answer many common questions about Baptism that are both…
The Circumcision and Naming of Jesus – “The Name Jesus”
The Circumcision and Naming of Jesus January 1, 2017 “The Name Jesus” Luke 2:21 And when eight days were completed for the…
The Sunday after Christmas – “The Fullness of Time Is Come!”
The Sunday after Christmas December 30, 2018 “The Fullness of Time Is Come!” Galatians 4:1-7 Click here to listen…
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Sermon – “Christmas from God’s Perspective”
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Sermon December 24 & 25, 2011 “Christmas from God’s Perspective” Luke 2:1-14 Click here…
The Fourth Sunday in Advent – “Make Straight the Way of the Lord”
The Fourth Sunday in Advent December 18, 2011 “Make Straight the Way of the Lord” John 1:19-28 Click here…
The Third Sunday in Advent – “The Signs of Christ”
The Third Sunday in Advent December 16, 2018 “The Signs of Christ” Matthew 11:2-6 Click here to listen to…
The Second Sunday in Advent – “Free at Last!”
The Second Sunday in Advent December 6, 2015 “Free at Last!” Luke 21:25-36 Click here to listen to audio…
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Smalcald Articles: The Marriage of Priests
Part III, Article XI. Of the Marriage of Priests. 1] To prohibit marriage, and to burden the divine order of priests with perpetual…
On Unionism
Unionism is the practice of participating in fellowship with those with whom there is not unity in Christian doctrine. It is a false…