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Reformation Lectures Now Online

The forty-ninth annual Bjarne Wollan Teigen Reformation Lectures were held at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN on October 27–28, 2016. The theme…

Posted On 21 Nov 201618 Nov 2016

Who was this John the Steadfast, anyway?

Kick off your Reformation celebration this year at the annual Reformation Lectures at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN, Thursday, October 27 to Friday, October…

Posted On 23 Sep 201622 Sep 2016

Reformation Lectures 2015: Lutheranism and the Arts

The annual Bjarne Teigen Reformation Lectures will be held October 29–30, 2015 at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato MN. This year the theme will…

Posted On 25 Sep 201521 Sep 2015

“The Father’s Grace Toward His Two Lost Sons” A Sermon on Luke 15:11-32

What comes to mind when I say the word “lost”? Perhaps you think of a time when you were driving in an unfamiliar…

Posted On 20 Jun 201521 Jun 2015

BW Teigen Reformation Lectures — Lutheranism and Apologetics

This past week Bethany Lutheran College held its annual BW Teigen Reformation Lectures.  The theme was “Lutheranism and Apologetics.” Retired Bethany Prof. Allen…

Posted On 4 Nov 2014

Steadfast at Camp: “You Are the Man!”

This week at ELS Camp Indianhead, our theme is “For You!” as we hear what God’s Word and the Small Catechism tell us…

Posted On 8 Jul 20148 Jul 2014

Now in English for the First Time, U.V. Koren’s Works!

Who was the most influential Lutheran theologian in America in the 19th century? C.F.W. Walther? C.P. Krauth? How about U.V. Koren? While lesser…

Posted On 27 Jun 201427 Jun 2014

Jesus’ Resurrection Affects our Life

What if Christ has not been raised? What difference would it make for your life? Have you ever considered that question? The great…

Posted On 20 Apr 201418 Apr 2014

Good Friday Sermon: “Deliver Us From Evil”

  Text: St. Matthew 6:13b. But deliver us from evil. (KJV) Prayer: My heavenly Father, I pray that You would save me from…

Posted On 18 Apr 201418 Apr 2014

Lent Resource — The Lord’s Prayer and His Passion: Daily Readings During Lent

Every week at divine service and maybe every day at home, we pray the Lord’s Prayer, but do we realize its meaning for…

Posted On 28 Feb 20141 Mar 2014

Is theistic evolution compatible with the Christian faith?

On February 4, Ken Ham, founder of creation science organization Answers in Genesis, debated famous scientist and children’s television host Bill Nye “the…

Posted On 6 Feb 20146 Feb 2014

“Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving”: A Sermon Based on Psalm 100 and Luther’s Explanation to the Creed

Text: Psalm 100: 4 Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His…

Posted On 27 Nov 201325 Nov 2013

The Three Advents of Jesus

      Are you ready for Christmas? By now most of us have our Christmas trees up and decorated.   Some of us have…

Posted On 26 Nov 201323 Nov 2013

ELS History Play Now on DVD

During the summer I reported that an historical play was performed at the June convention of the ELS. I am pleased to report…

Posted On 23 Nov 201322 Nov 2013

Bjarne Wollen Teigen Reformation Lectures

  How will you be celebrating Reformation this year? Why not come to Minnesota for the Reformation Lectures! Since 1965, Bethany Lutheran College…

Posted On 15 Sep 201315 Sep 2013

“The Oak Trees Still Stand”: Steadfast on Stage

Following a church merger, a congregation and pastor are forced to go to court to try to maintain claims to a parsonage that…

Posted On 23 Jun 201326 Jun 2013

“Engaging Families With Jesus”: ELS Convention Essay

One of the highlights of the ELS Convention each year is the essay, which focuses on some particular doctrine or practice of the…

Posted On 22 Jun 201322 Jun 2013

WELS President Comments on NIV 2011 and New Translation

As one reads BJS lately, you may get the impression that this is an in-house LCMS production. We may not be posting as…

Posted On 12 Jun 201312 Jun 2013

“O Day Full of Grace”: A Scandinavian Hymn for Pentecost

What a joyous, happy event a birthday is! When a child is born, the family rejoices. A birthday is something to remembered in…

Posted On 17 May 201316 May 2013

Doctor of the Church Enters Glory on Good Friday

On Good Friday, March 29, 2013, Dr. Francis Monseth, Dean of Free Lutheran Theological Seminary, was received into his eternal home at age…

Posted On 9 Apr 20139 Apr 2013

The Cross Shows Us Our Sin and Our Savior

When the movie, “The Passion of the Christ” premiered, TV news showed people leaving the theatre either crying or in stunned silence.  Those…

Posted On 26 Mar 201323 Mar 2013

“O How Beautiful the Sky”: A Scandinavian Hymn for Epiphany

Also translated, “Bright and Glorious is the Sky” (ELH 120), this delightful hymn for Christmas and Epiphany comes from the country of Denmark….

Posted On 7 Jan 20137 Jan 2013

Jesus’ Genealogy: Forgiven Sinners

Researching one’s family history can turn up surprises. A couple years ago, a distant cousin of mine researched our family line using a…

Posted On 7 Dec 20129 Dec 2012

“Teaching Children to be Thankful”

A child’s first word is usually “mama” or “dada.”  For my son, his first word was “Thank you.”  While he pronounced it “Tay-due,”…

Posted On 14 Nov 201219 Nov 2012

Living as Citizens of Two Kingdoms: A Post Election Sermon

Matthew 22:15-22. 15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in His talk. 16 And they sent to Him…

Posted On 8 Nov 20128 Nov 2012

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