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…
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Pr. Matt Richard
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…