A friend from high school recently remarked that you hear a lot of hymns about the second half of 1 Corinthians 11 (Lord’s Supper), but not about the first half (head coverings, headship). He inspired me to write a hymn based … Continue reading
Let me make this clear right off the bat. Obviously all things are pure to the pure, just as Paul says to Titus (Titus 1:15). There are many God fearing Christians who serve as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and scientists. But … Continue reading
Some may be familiar with the history of the ELS and her relationships to the LCMS. After the LCMS began talks exploring fellowship with the American Lutheran Church, the ELS, concerned about the ALC’s loose practice on communion practice as … Continue reading
The following is my first reaction after reading the minutes from the Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents meeting from March, posted recently on this website. I would like to give my two cents on two motions, which were made … Continue reading
Once in a while, I run across a comment or article from a “conservative” Lutheran chiding us for sometimes being misogynistic. Here is one example from a couple years back. The chide is sometimes directed toward the first person plural. … Continue reading
If you still want to come to the “The Preaching Office,” conference at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca, Solon, Iowa, click on this link. The Conference begins this Thursday afternoon. It is $45 for a room and lunch on Friday. Here is the … Continue reading
To suspend a preacher from the ministry is an act of coercion. It is to force him to stop teaching in the name of the church. I have heard people argue that because suspending false teachers is an act of … Continue reading
Mary and Zechariah are great examples to every Christian. In our modern day, young boys and girls are told to look up to those who are famous and successful in this life. But I can’t think of a better role-model … Continue reading
Is this a ship that has sailed? We shouldn’t allow that! This paper is worth listening to. If you have already heard it, then listen to it again. If you haven’t, I commend to you this great confession against our … Continue reading
In 1777, a German writer, philosopher, and play-writer named Gotthold Lessing published a short article entitled, “On the Proof of the Spirit and of Power.” Lessing had already published many other writings arguing that there is no one correct religion, … Continue reading
John 6:1-15 When Andrew asked concerning the five loaves of bread and two small fish, “What are these among so many?” the question was simple. It is nothing. The bread we provide cannot satisfy the multitudes. In fact, bread, though … Continue reading
Galatians 4:21-31 St. Paul finds the deeper meaning under the account of Sarah and Hagar. He is not denying the natural meaning of the history. It is true that Sarah was Abraham’s wife, and Hagar was her maidservant. It is … Continue reading
Deuteronomy 18:15-19 After the people of Israel heard the law from Mount Sinai, they begged Moses to speak to them rather than God, because they would die if they heard the voice of God (Ex 20:19). God knew that no … Continue reading
Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be | glad with her,* all you who | love her; that you may feed and be | satisfied* with the consolation of her | bosom. (Isaiah 66:10-11) I was glad when they | said to me,* … Continue reading
Iowa District East Symposium 2018 May 31 – June 1 “The Preaching Office” Io-Dis-E-Ca 3271 Sandy Beach Rd NE, Solon, Iowa 52333 The Symposium will be held at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca, 3271 Sandy Beach Rd NE, Solon, IA 52333 on Thursday, … Continue reading
Luke 11:14-28 Blessed are those who hear the Word of God and keep it. These words sum up our Lord’s entire lesson. He teaches us by warning us as well as promising us a blessing. He begins by casting out … Continue reading
Ephesians 5:1-9 Christ suffered on our behalf, an offering and sacrifice to God as a sweet smelling aroma. This entails two things, which cannot be separated. First, Christ has suffered the judgment we deserved because of our sins. Second, Christ … Continue reading
Exodus 8:16-24 The finger of God both casts out demons as well as hardens hearts. The finger of God is another term for the Holy Spirit. The Ten Commandments were inscribed on tablets of stone with the finger of God … Continue reading
I have been writing little meditations on the front of my bulletins for the last few years. Each meditation concentrates specifically on one of the propers for each given Sunday in the historic lectionary. My goal is to have a … Continue reading
Last week Steadfast Lutherans held one of their Regional Conferences at Zion Lutheran Church in Winter Garden, FL. The amount of attendees was not huge, but it was a good bunch of faithful Christians who desire to learn more and … Continue reading
The following is the schedule for our Orlando Conference, “Strangers in a Strange Land.” If you want to get away from the arctic air this January then come down to Orlando to get together with confessional Lutheran friends. You can … Continue reading
https://steadfastlutherans.org/clips/ChristmasDay.m4a The angel did not tell the shepherds how they can make Jesus their Lord and Savior. Instead, he told them that Christ their Lord and Savior had been born for them already that day. He did not … Continue reading
This is the fifth article in a series published in local newspapers of Clayton County, IA. Christ alone is our salvation. This means that he is the essence and sole sum of all that we confess from the Bible. Our … Continue reading
This is the fourth article in a series published for local newspapers in Clayton County, IA. The Lutherans and Roman Catholics do not disagree with the following statement: “We are saved by grace alone.” But we have different definitions of … Continue reading
This is the third article in a series published in local newspapers in Clayton County, IA. “Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.” Romans 3:28. “But he who does not work … Continue reading