39] Now, it is manifest that the Roman pontiffs, with their adherents, defend [and practice] godless doctrines and godless services. And the marks…
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…
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…
Last Sunday we celebrated the Fifth Sunday of Easter, which is also known as Cantate Sunday. Cantate is a Latin imperative imploring us…
This 7-part series originally ran under the German title “Einige biblische Culturbilder” in Der Lutheraner from August 2 to October 25, 1904. The…
A question many ask when tragedies and disasters occur is “Where is God in this?” We are living in a time of great…
When God made the universe and all things in it, He filled it with light. In Genesis 1, the Lord creates the lights…
32] Accordingly, that Christ in His passion is crowned with thorns and led forth to be derided in royal purple, this signified that…
While working on the devotions for “No Trouble Troubles Me” I stumbled across this great testimony found over at the Bach Cantatas website….
22] But they cite against us certain passages, namely, Matt. 16:18f : Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build My…
Look at the reactions to coronavirus. The reactions are all over the place. It is the fault of the Chinese. It is the…
by Rev. John A. Frahm III In his 1533 treatise, “The Private Mass and the Consecration of Priests,” Luther mentions how Christians in…
“Efficacy”, perhaps isn’t a word we hear or use that often, but it means the ability to produce a desired or intended result….
12] VI. The Council of Nice resolved that the bishop of Alexandria should administer the churches in the East, and the Roman bishop…
Introduction Previously I presented “Gospel Determinism: A Preview.” Then we moved from preview to the first of some cases that illustrate gospel determinism:…
The congregation I serve has been working hard to handle all of the many and swift changes going on. I share these as…
Introduction Previously I presented “Gospel Determinism: A Preview.” Then we movee from preview to the first of some cases that illustrate gospel determinism:…
7] In the first place, therefore, let us show from the [holy] Gospel that the Roman bishop is not by divine right above…
Introduction Previously I presented “Gospel Determinism: A Preview.” Then we moved from preview to the first of some cases that illustrate gospel determinism:…
Note: This is the fourth series of posts providing commentary on the Book of Concord adapted from my Lutheran Essentials Class Notes. I…
Introduction Previously I presented “Gospel Determinism: A Preview.” Then we moved from preview to the first of some cases that illustrate gospel determinism:…
Rev. Daniel Hinton of Christ Lutheran in Lubbock, Texas has provided a great resource to Lutherans. He is reading through the Lutheran Confessions…
Introduction Previously I presented “Gospel Determinism: A Preview.” Now we move from preview to the first of some cases that illustrate gospel determinism:…
Useful resources: Luther volume 21 “Sermon on the Mount and Magnificat” Chemnitz – Harmony of the Gospels, volume 1, book 3, part 1…
Part III, Article XV. Of Human Traditions. 1] The declaration of the Papists that human traditions serve for the remission of sins, or…