Dr. Becker’s Ever Shrinking Word of God
Dr. Matthew L. Becker[1] is known for teaching publicly that qualified women should be ordained as pastors.[2] Many wonder how he can reach…
Luther on Rulers and History
“A prince must also be very wise and not always try to impose his will, even if he has the right and the…
Why do I use the liturgy? Reason #8
Using the hymnal prevents global warming.
This isn’t my own idea. I heard this from other pastors, but I loved it. Here is another similar argument. “Save a tree. Use your hymnal.”
“Confidence, Unity, and Joy: God’s Gifts to Our Church” (Sermon on 1 John 5 and John 17, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Confidence, Unity, and Joy: God’s Gifts to Our Church” (1 John 5:9-15; John 17:11b-19) Today we are very happy to receive yet another…
Kenya’s Oldest, Most Read Newspaper Reports on Bishop Obare’s Corruption Including Allegations Involving LCEF Loan, by Pr. Rossow
The Standard Digital (the internet arm of the oldest and most read newspaper in Kenya) has reported the corruption of Bishop Obare in…
“The Past, Present, and Future of the Ascension” (Sermon on Luke 24, Ephesians 1, and Acts 1; by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“The Past, Present, and Future of the Ascension” (Luke 24:44-53; Ephesians 1:15-23; Acts 1:1-11) “He ascended into heaven and sits at the right…
Steadfast Media Pick of the Week — Walther’s Works: Church Fellowship
Walther’s Works: Church Fellowship Dr. Martin Noland discusses C.F.W. Walther’s book, “Church Fellowship.” The highlight of the interview starts at 31:45…
Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — Jesus Prays for You
The battle for our salvation was not brought about by the forging of plowshares into swords. The war for your redemption was not waged against flesh and blood but “but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness,
BJS Update – a new Associate Editor and more….
It has taken a little while to get things in order since taking over the organization and the blog, but things are beginning…
Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — The Ascension of our Lord
For three and a half years they followed Jesus. That’s what disciples do, they follow their teacher, they go where He goes, hear what He speaks, and learn what He teaches, receive what He gives, and do what He bids. The Life of a disciple is always one of going, hearing, learning, receiving and yes, even doing.
Sermon – “The Communion” – Rolf Preus
The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is…
I don’t enjoy coffee with my pastor — the honest frustrations of a layman
I take that back, I really do enjoy a cup of coffee with my pastor. As long as our conversation stays within the…
Support Needed for Zion Lutheran in Delmont, South Dakota
A tornado swept through Delmont, SD yesterday and destroyed the church building of Zion Lutheran Church. I know Pastor Brian Bucklew, the pastor…
Doctrinal Supervision and the Becker Case
This article was written by Rev. Dr. Martin R. Noland, and was first published in the The Lutheran Clarion, a publication of The…
Is the Southern District of the LCMS falling for Pagan Lies? Let’s hope not. They should read BJS more.
Circuit 1 of the Southern District has submitted an overture to its district to discontinue the use of “Easter” from the LCMS. You…
The Cost of Becoming a Pastor
I absolutely love being a pastor. There isn’t a single thing I would change about what I do—not even the meetings (which often…
“Water, Blood, and Spirit Crying” (Sermon on 1 John 5:1-8, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Water, Blood, and Spirit Crying” (1 John 5:1-8) “Water, Blood, and Spirit Crying”: That’s the hymn we just sang (LSB 597). Listen again…
Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — All Love is not the Same Love
“God is Love.” (1 John 4:8) There is no love in the world except the love which comes from the Father. Anyone who does not love does not know the Father. The Father loves the Son. The Son loves you.
Pastoral Educational Debt Survey
Brothers of John the Steadfast is again writing an article on the educational debt of Pastors. A couple of years ago, Pastor Matt…
Steadfast Media Pick of the Week — A Pastoral Conversation on Homosexuality
A Pastoral Conversation on Homosexuality A great conversation on the Christ and Culture Podcast between Pastors Scott Stiegemeyer and Pastor Eric…
Notice the Difference?
Martin Chemnitz, in his brilliant work The Two Natures in Christ, emphasizes the importance of using correct terminology to maintain, unadulterated, the doctrine…
Why do I use the liturgy? Reason #7
Guest article by Pr. Bruce Timm. Previous articles, reasons 1-3, found here; reason 4 found here; reason 5 found here; reason 6 is…
Fritz — Try the Spirits
While it is true that heresies are brought into the Church by the theological schools and the spiritual leaders, it is also true…
“We Love Because He First Loved Us” (Sermon on 1 John 4:1-21, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“We Love Because He First Loved Us” (1 John 4:1-21) Love, love, love. How often do we hear that word “love”! We use…
Prayer Is Not Always a Good Thing
One of the most frequently abused gifts of God among Christians today is prayer. For some reason we’ve gotten this notion that prayer is…