Upcoming Article in LOGIA Tells the Truth about “Contemporary Worship”
By Martin R. Noland I am privileged to work as one of a number of editors at “LOGIA: A Journal of Lutheran Theology.” …
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The Arrogation of Powers by Missouri Synod Clergy, by Martin R. Noland
I believe that the LCMS is divided on the issue of the powers of the clergy. This does not refer to the authority…
FIRST THINGS Goes to College, By Martin R. Noland
I used to be an avid reader of and subscriber to “First Things” magazine. Not because I agreed with the outlook of the…
ALPB President Evaluates President Harrison’s Election, By Martin R. Noland
Moderates in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod have not made much comment on the election of Matthew Harrison as President of the LCMS. This…
What, Now, for the Moderate Lutherans?
During the 1970s in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), the “liberal” faction referred to itself as the “moderates.” Richard John Neuhaus advised against…
The Benke Case and American Civil Religion, By Martin R. Noland
Now that the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod has a new president, it can discuss the Benke case with less heat and more light. Maybe….
What does this Election Mean? by Martin R. Noland
The balloting for all offices of the synod are now done. Pastor Matthew Harrison is the new president of the Missouri Synod and…
My Salute to the Passing Generation of LCMS Leadership, by Martin R. Noland
In the “Brothers of John the Steadfast” article, “Nomination Numbers: What Does This Mean” (see https://steadfastlutherans.org/?p=9889 April 12, 2010), I opined that the…
“Christianity Today” on Denominations, “Church Growth Movement,” and Confessions, by Pastor Martin Noland
The June 2010 issue of “Christianity Today” (Vol. 54 #6, pp. 24-29) has an excellent article on denominational loyalty and the continued relevance…
It’s Still Theological – A Word to Delegates, by Pastor Martin Noland
Opening my June 2010 Reporter to its centerfold (Vol. 36 #6; pp. 6-7) this morning, I read the article “President’s office nominees address…
The Christian Office of Judgement and Reproof, by Pr Martin R. Noland
In a recent post at the web-site of “Brothers of John the Steadfast,” I attempted to respond to those who have criticized the…
Criticism of Theological Critique, by Rev. Martin Noland
In the last couple of weeks, various members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod have criticized the theological critique being published at Brothers of…
Nomination Numbers: What Does This Mean? By Rev. Martin Noland
The number of nominations for synodical president and vice-presidents were released last week. The most significant datum was the difference in nominations…
THE BLUE RIBBON PLAN #18 AND THE SPOILS SYSTEM, By Martin R. Noland
A recent post by the Rev. Dr. Timothy Rossow at “Brothers of the John the Steadfast” made me realize an extremely significant consequence…
“We all have a vested interest in this case” – Clarity on the Oakland Situation from the Rev. Dr. Martin Noland
Yesterday we posted some news and commentary from Reclaim News on the intriguing situation with a congregation out in Oakland, California. The district…
CENTRALIZED CONTROL IN THE OBAMA HEALTH PLAN AND THE KIESCHNICK STRUCTURE PLAN, by Pr. Martin Noland
In a recent post on the blog “Brother’s of John the Steadfast,” the Rev. Dr. Tim Rossow comments on the eerie similiarity between…
Adiaphora, The Formula of Concord, Jesus First, and Control in the BRTFSG Proposals, by Pr. Martin Noland
Editor’s Note: Martin Noland posted a wide-ranging masterpiece of a comment on the Wendt commentary on the Forke-Worship Theses story. The title above…
Part V of Martin Noland’s Essay on Laymens’ Rights — Contemporary Challenges to Laymen’s Rights in the LCMS: The Blue Ribbon Proposal
(Editor’s Note: for an introduction to this essay and for Part I click here. For Part II click here and for Part III…
Part IV of Martin Noland’s Essay on Laymens’ Rights — Contemporary Challenges to Laymen’s Rights in the LCMS: The Blue Ribbon Proposal
(Editor’s Note: for an introduction to this essay and for Part I click here. For Part II click here and for Part III…
Part III of Martin Noland’s Essay on Laymens’ Rights ““ The Development of Laymen’s Rights in the Lutheran Church
(Editor’s Note: for an introduction to this essay and for Part I click here. For Part II click here.) I am surprised that…
Part II of Martin Noland’s Essay on Laymens’ Rights – The Pre Reformation History of the Matter
(Editor’s Note: for an introduction to this essay and for Part I click here.) Before we look at contemporary challenges to laymen’s rights…
Laymen’s Rights in Lutheran Congregations: Origins, Developments, and Contemporary Challenges, by Martin Noland
Church historian and regular contributor to BJS Pastor Martin Noland has written a timely review of the significance of laymen’s rights in the…