LCMS Resolution 9-05 Constitutional Change Ratification Vote
Each time the convention meets it can pass resolutions which may require changes to the constitution of the LCMS. If such a resolution…
Month: January 2020
A Brief Review of Lutheran Service Book: Companion to the Hymns
nota bene: I have only had these volumes for about two weeks. I’ve looked through them pretty well, but obviously I haven’t read…
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Smalcald Articles: Monastic Vows
Part III, Article XIV. Of Monastic Vows. 1] As monastic vows directly conflict with the first chief article, they must be absolutely abolished….
The Transfiguration of our Lord – “Hear Jesus!”
The Transfiguration of our Lord . February 10, 2019 . “Hear Jesus!” . Matthew 17:1-9 . Click here to listen to audio of…
A Reformation of Preaching – The Useful Applications of Scripture
The Rev. Dr. Benjamin Mayes, a professor at Concordia Theological Seminary has been doing some great work in the name of Lutheran Orthodoxy….
LutheranLiturgy.org is back!
It’s with great joy that I get to announce that the Lutheran Liturgy site is back. This has been a treasure of information…
Initial Thoughts on the New WELS Hymnal by Rev. Nathan Higgins
Through its Northwestern Publishing House, the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod is on track to publish a new hymnal in Advent of 2021. This…
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
Elements Gospel determinism has two elements. We know the Gospel. Gospel determines everything. The elements are simple. Together they are total. The Gospel…
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…