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…
VI. The Third Use of the Law 1 STATUS CONTROVERSIAE. The Principal Question In This Controversy. 1 Since the Law was given to…
As a part of our multiyear plan here at Steadfast, this year our Lenten theme will be centered around the fourth chief part…
Yesterday a prayer was offered at the start of the session of the House of Representatives that concluded with an amen and awomen….
Sometimes I go in search of “inspirational” quotations that I can use for a newsletter article. The December quotes were just super-did disappointing,…
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…
V. Law and Gospel STATUS CONTROVERSIAE. The Principal Question In This Controversy. 1 Whether the preaching of the Holy Gospel is properly not…
One of my favorite Lutheran theologians is Martin Chemnitz. I have often wondered about that “rosary” that shows up in the most well…
If I could have put VDMA around those crosses in the title I would have. Rev. Paul McCain, longtime higher up (interim President,…
The book of Proverbs is specifically written to provide wisdom and instruction, to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;…
Advent leads to and culminates in Christmas, so one might wonder why there is such a focus on the end times during Advent….
IV. Good Works. STATUS CONTROVERSIAE. The Principal Question In the Controversy concerning Good Works. 1] Concerning the doctrine of good works two divisions…
“Let us…commit the affairs of men to God in faithful prayer, and be calm. What can they do? Will they kill [me]? Will…
During the Covid-19 pandemic, our congregation has altered the manner of administering Communion from the Communion rail to a line formation. While I…
*Much time, prayer, and effort has gone into this piece of writing. It is much longer than my typical writings because it would,…
This year we are hoping to use Advent to help Lutherans focus on the Last Things and specifically the comfort that can be…
III. The Righteousness of Faith Before God. STATUS CONTROVERSIAE. The Principal Question In This Controversy. 1] Since it is unanimously confessed in our…
“For where God’s Word is preached, accepted, or believed, and bears fruit, there the holy and precious cross will also not be far…
II. Free Will. STATUS CONTROVERSIAE. The Principal Question in This Controversy. 1] Since the will of man is found in four unlike states,…
The year 1918 was tumultuous in the Missouri Synod. It was the year of the climax and conclusion of World War I, where…
Almost two years have passed since I published “One in 1200 and One in the Lord,” which was more widely received than I…
Advent approaches, and it has become tradition here at Steadfast we are releasing information about our series for Advent along with a service…
“Dear God, please cancel our culture.” A few weeks ago, I wouldn’t have thought to say this; but, God should cancel our culture….
Let me answer the click-bait question above immediately by saying that life has not been found on Venus. At least not yet. I…
The theme is “The Christian Church amid Seismic Shifts” See these PDF files for more information: General Poster Schedule Presenters
I. Original Sin. STATUS CONTROVERSIAE. The Principal Question in This Controversy. 1] Whether original sin is properly and without any distinction man’s corrupt…