Biblical Pictures of Culture, Part 2 of 7
This 7-part series originally ran under the German title “Einige biblische Culturbilder” in Der Lutheraner from August 2 to October 25, 1904. The author…
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Singing the Introit
Last Sunday we celebrated the Fifth Sunday of Easter, which is also known as Cantate Sunday. Cantate is a Latin imperative imploring us…
Biblical Pictures of Culture, Part 1 of 7
This 7-part series originally ran under the German title “Einige biblische Culturbilder” in Der Lutheraner from August 2 to October 25, 1904. The…
Where is God in Tragedy?
A question many ask when tragedies and disasters occur is “Where is God in this?” We are living in a time of great…
Our Great Resurrection Hope: Like the Golden Sun Ascending
When God made the universe and all things in it, He filled it with light. In Genesis 1, the Lord creates the lights…
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope: A Contrast Between Christ and the Pope
32] Accordingly, that Christ in His passion is crowned with thorns and led forth to be derided in royal purple, this signified that…
Paul Gerhardt’s last testimony to his only surviving son
While working on the devotions for “No Trouble Troubles Me” I stumbled across this great testimony found over at the Bach Cantatas website….
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope: Refutation of Roman Arguments
22] But they cite against us certain passages, namely, Matt. 16:18f : Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build My…
Coronavirus and Confession
Look at the reactions to coronavirus. The reactions are all over the place. It is the fault of the Chinese. It is the…
Consecration of the Holy Supper, the Office, and Local Fellowship in Dispersion
by Rev. John A. Frahm III In his 1533 treatise, “The Private Mass and the Consecration of Priests,” Luther mentions how Christians in…
The Pandemic and the Efficacy of God’s Word
“Efficacy”, perhaps isn’t a word we hear or use that often, but it means the ability to produce a desired or intended result….
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope: Testimony of History
12] VI. The Council of Nice resolved that the bishop of Alexandria should administer the churches in the East, and the Roman bishop…
Gospel Determinism Cases, Paul G. Bretscher, Part 5
Introduction Previously I presented “Gospel Determinism: A Preview.” Then we moved from preview to the first of some cases that illustrate gospel determinism:…
Some examples of congregational response to Coronavirus
The congregation I serve has been working hard to handle all of the many and swift changes going on. I share these as…
Gospel Determinism Cases: Paul G. Bretscher, Part 4
Introduction Previously I presented “Gospel Determinism: A Preview.” Then we movee from preview to the first of some cases that illustrate gospel determinism:…
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope: Testimony of Scripture
7] In the first place, therefore, let us show from the [holy] Gospel that the Roman bishop is not by divine right above…
Gospel Determinism Cases: Paul G. Bretscher, Part 3
Introduction Previously I presented “Gospel Determinism: A Preview.” Then we moved from preview to the first of some cases that illustrate gospel determinism:…
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope: Introduction
Note: This is the fourth series of posts providing commentary on the Book of Concord adapted from my Lutheran Essentials Class Notes. I…
Gospel Determinism Cases: Paul G. Bretscher, Part 2
Introduction Previously I presented “Gospel Determinism: A Preview.” Then we moved from preview to the first of some cases that illustrate gospel determinism:…
Reading through the Confessions during Lent? Here’s a great help. Get them read to you…
Rev. Daniel Hinton of Christ Lutheran in Lubbock, Texas has provided a great resource to Lutherans. He is reading through the Lutheran Confessions…
Gospel Determinism Cases: Paul G. Bretscher, Part 1
Introduction Previously I presented “Gospel Determinism: A Preview.” Now we move from preview to the first of some cases that illustrate gospel determinism:…
Some notes on Matthew 6:16-21 (with emphasis on fasting)
Useful resources: Luther volume 21 “Sermon on the Mount and Magnificat” Chemnitz – Harmony of the Gospels, volume 1, book 3, part 1…
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Smalcald Articles: Human Traditions
Part III, Article XV. Of Human Traditions. 1] The declaration of the Papists that human traditions serve for the remission of sins, or…
Is Paradise the same as Heaven?
My post, “What happens when you die,” has generated more questions. One commentator asked, “Is Paradise the same as Heaven?” Whenever…
What happens when you die?
What happens when you die? God’s Word only tells us a little about the state of the soul between death and the resurrection;…