Notes on the Liturgy – The Invocation
(Editor’s Note: Early on this website has included much in the way of theological critique. Our goal is to not only teach the…
(Editor’s Note: Early on this website has included much in the way of theological critique. Our goal is to not only teach the…
(Editor’s Note: This is the first of five posts on Holy Communion by Pastor Preus.) What is going on in the synod regarding…
(Editor’s Note: The Brothers of John the Steadfast are honored to have the privilege to bring this Lutheran Manifesto to the world. We…
(Editor’s Note: Pastor Otten writes the BJS regular column “Steadfast Lessons from the Past.” The columns are archived here. Walter Bouman, well known…
One of the things we at Brothers of John the Steadfast are trying to do is encourage the laity to read the Lutheran…
(Editor’s Note: Early on this website has included much in the way of theological critique. Our goal is to not only teach the…
A few months ago THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE featured an article about the Greek Orthodox Church. Metropolitan Isaiah, the spiritual head of the 14-state…
(This is the final post of a five part series on worship in the LCMS.) What is the future of the LCMS…
(Editor’s note: this is part four of a five part series on worship by Pr. Preus.) Many pastors and congregations in our…
(Pr. Otten writes the “Steadfast Lessons from the Past” column found on the “Regular Columns” page.) We have heard that it is…
(Editor’s Note: This is part three of a five part series on worship in the LCMS.) What is this trend in our…
(Editor’s Note: This is part two of a five part series on worship in the LCMS.) Have you every wondered why we…
(Editor’s Note: Pastor Simcak touches on a theme that will get much attention on this site in the weeks to come. Defining “missions”…
(Editor’s Note: With this post Pastor Preus begins a five part series on worship in the LCMS.) Have you ever wondered why…
(Editor’s Note: BJS is proud to have attorney Craig Parton on our advisory board. Mr. Parton is a former evangelical who catechized into…
(Editor’s Note: we welcome Pastor Ben Ball from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Brookfield, Illinois. He will be offering analysis and commentary on…
Pastor Charles Henrickson passed along this timely summary of a report given to the synod back in 1961 when structural changes were being…
by Pastor Walt Otten The Brothers of John the Steadfast have asked this 1959 Concordia, St. Louis graduate to prepare a bi-monthly post…
By Rev. Klemet Preus August 15 is the Feast of St. Mary the mother of our Lord. Now I know that at Glory…
After all this serious (but necessary) discussion of the Texas “Lutheran” Youth Gathering, we need some levity. If it strikes his fancy I…
“Jesus is Lord” Our Lord said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” (Matthew 28:19) What part of…
(from Pr. Rossow) Our first chapter start-up kits went out less than a month ago and already we have chapters formed in New…
(from Rev. Mark Hein) When I was first approached to write a column for this website, I was more than just a little…
(from Pr. Preus) Apparently I’m not the only one who wants to see my grandfather’s church when I go to services on Sunday…