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Category: Pastor Martin Noland

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.” …

Posted On 29 Dec 201029 Dec 2010

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…

Posted On 19 Nov 201014 Sep 2018

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…

Posted On 12 Nov 2010

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…

Posted On 10 Nov 201011 Nov 2010

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…

Posted On 12 Aug 201012 Aug 2010

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….

Posted On 23 Jul 201014 Sep 2018

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…

Posted On 19 Jul 201027 Jul 2010

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…

Posted On 14 Jul 201014 Sep 2018

“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…

Posted On 1 Jul 201014 Sep 2018

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…

Posted On 30 Jun 201030 Jun 2010

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…

Posted On 18 May 201014 Sep 2018

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…

Posted On 10 May 201014 Sep 2018

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…

Posted On 12 Apr 201012 May 2010

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…

Posted On 22 Mar 201012 May 2010

“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…

Posted On 26 Feb 201012 May 2010

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…

Posted On 29 Jan 201012 May 2010

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…

Posted On 18 Nov 200914 Sep 2018

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…

Posted On 3 Nov 200914 Sep 2018

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…

Posted On 29 Oct 200914 Sep 2018

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…

Posted On 26 Oct 200914 Sep 2018

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…

Posted On 23 Oct 200914 Sep 2018

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…

Posted On 22 Oct 200914 Sep 2018

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