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Pr. Matt Richard

Is There Forgiveness of Sins In Baptism? Taking A Closer Look At Acts 2:38

“And Peter said to them, ‘Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of…

Posted On 25 Aug 201327 Aug 2013

Why Evangelicals Struggle With Infant Baptism; The Platonic Connection

In a previous article about infant baptism on Steadfast Lutherans, I covered one of the main reasons why Evangelicals struggle with infant baptism….

Posted On 21 Aug 201322 Aug 2013

Liturgy, Neither Alone Nor Neutral

“The liturgy, as a true service, is that which aids both the proclamation of and the hearing of the Gospel for the sake…

Posted On 13 Aug 201312 Aug 2013

God’s Word, A Javelin: An Essay Contending for the Javelin like Nature of the Word of God

Here is an essay that I wrote about the javelin like nature of the Word of God that’s a bit too long for…

Posted On 3 Aug 20133 Aug 2013

Why Popular Talking Points Obstruct The Gospel From Homosexuals

Talking points are concise statements that are used to support a side of an issue. Such statements can either develop through popular use…

Posted On 14 Jul 201314 Jul 2013

Predestination Matters And Here’s Why…

Here is an article that I wrote about Predestination that’s a bit too long for an article on BJS. I’ve included the first…

Posted On 6 Jul 20136 Jul 2013

Attention Lutheran Pastors, New “Becoming Lutheran Catechesis Aid”

Evangelicals face very large hurdles, obstacles, and bring with them several presuppositions that need to be addressed and resolved during their Lutheran catechesis…

Posted On 28 Jun 2013

If You Dismiss The Sacraments, You Lose Lutheranism!

Early on in my ministry I downplayed the sacraments of baptism and communion. I believed the church growth ideologies that said the sacraments…

Posted On 13 Jun 2013

Let’s Shed Some Platonism!

So, let’s have a quick lesson on the teachings of Plato. In Platonic thought there are two categories. In the first category there…

Posted On 7 Jun 20136 Jun 2013

What Struggles Do Former Evangelicals Have With The Lutheran Liturgy?

The journey from American Evangelicalism into Confessional Lutheranism is a long, difficult, and sometimes scary road. The journey is neither something that just…

Posted On 27 May 201325 May 2013

Great Stuff — Understanding the Role of the Pastor: Called to Proclaim the Word

Another great post found over on Ad Crucem (To the Cross) by our very own Pastor Matt Richard — posted on BJS by…

Posted On 20 May 2013

Reforming The Local Congregation

It has been said before that the church is in need of a continuous reformation. In other words, this call for reformation is…

Posted On 9 May 20138 May 2013

Sanctified In Christ; Living From The True Vine

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away,…

Posted On 25 Apr 201314 Feb 2015

Thank you for all the Donations

Thank you to all of you who have donated so far to the colloquy fundraiser campaign that began March 22nd on BJS.  The…

Posted On 12 Apr 201312 Apr 2013

Why Do Many Evangelicals Find It Difficult To Accept Infant Baptism?

During my past 9 years of pastoral ministry the discussion with Evangelicals that has resulted in the most confusion, tension, and conflict is…

Posted On 9 Apr 201314 Feb 2015

Questions To Ask Those Who Are Against Abortion ‘And’ Pro-Choice

In case you have not heard the news yet, North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple has signed legislation that would ban most abortions if…

Posted On 1 Apr 201331 Mar 2013

Who Is The World’s Greatest Sinner? Why Is The Answer So Relevant Today?

In Bible studies I have at times asked a provocative question to stimulate discussion, “Who is the world’s greatest sinner? Who is the…

Posted On 26 Mar 201324 Mar 2013

Mercedes-Benzes, Premium Wine, And The Tools Of The Pastoral Ministry

Many people are unaware that before ministry I was a finance and economics major in college. In fact, during my senior year of…

Posted On 22 Mar 201325 Mar 2013

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