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Looking Forward to Restoration of the Communion Rail

During the Covid-19 pandemic, our congregation has altered the manner of administering Communion from the Communion rail to a line formation. While I…

Posted On 20 Nov 202020 Nov 2020

Nunc Dimittis: Seeing God’s Savior and Salvation

Introduction Nunc Dimittis (the Song of Simeon) as a post-Communion canticle is a treasure. It holds deep riches of consolation in God’s Savior…

Posted On 1 Sep 20201 Sep 2020

Why the Preface and Agnus Dei? Bonus: Why Pax Domini?

The Service of the Sacrament begins with the Preface. Why? Is it just because we need some way of beginning? Is it because…

Posted On 24 Jul 2020

Cultural Marxism and Critical Theory: An Introductory Sketch

***Editor’s Content Notice: This article includes language that is not for younger readers.*** Introduction This article provides an introductory sketch of Cultural Marxism…

Posted On 13 Jul 202012 Jul 2020

Systemic Adultery and Matriphobia: Our Guilty Silence

A Lutheran pastor friend of mine recently posted this status on Facebook: Be sure, before you get defensive, that you understand the difference…

Posted On 30 Jun 202027 Jun 2020

What Does “Woke” Mean?

The news is full of the word “woke.” Woke people, woke agenda, woke action. Television and internet show woke people burning things down….

Posted On 26 Jun 202026 Jun 2020

Riots and Destruction

On May 19, 2019, Concordia College New York (LCMS) held its Celebration of Service. The College honored “Servant of Christ” Hawk Newsome, the…

Posted On 17 Jun 202015 Jun 2020

Coronavirus and Confession

Look at the reactions to coronavirus. The reactions are all over the place. It is the fault of the Chinese. It is the…

Posted On 6 Apr 20204 Apr 2020

Gospel Determinism Cases: Paul G. Bretscher — Bultmann Supplement

Since writing “Gospel Determinism Cases: Paul G. Bretscher,” which has been published in a five-part series here on Brothers of John the Steadfast,…

Posted On 27 Mar 202020 Mar 2020

Gospel Determinism Cases, Paul G. Bretscher, Part 5

Introduction Previously I presented “Gospel Determinism: A Preview.” Then we moved from preview to the first of some cases that illustrate gospel determinism:…

Posted On 20 Mar 202018 Feb 2020

Gospel Determinism Cases: Paul G. Bretscher, Part 4

Introduction Previously I presented “Gospel Determinism: A Preview.” Then we movee from preview to the first of some cases that illustrate gospel determinism:…

Posted On 13 Mar 202018 Feb 2020

Gospel Determinism Cases: Paul G. Bretscher, Part 3

Introduction Previously I presented “Gospel Determinism: A Preview.” Then we moved from preview to the first of some cases that illustrate gospel determinism:…

Posted On 6 Mar 202018 Feb 2020

Gospel Determinism Cases: Paul G. Bretscher, Part 2

Introduction Previously I presented “Gospel Determinism: A Preview.” Then we moved from preview to the first of some cases that illustrate gospel determinism:…

Posted On 28 Feb 202018 Feb 2020

Gospel Determinism Cases: Paul G. Bretscher, Part 1

Introduction Previously I presented “Gospel Determinism: A Preview.” Now we move from preview to the first of some cases that illustrate gospel determinism:…

Posted On 21 Feb 202021 Feb 2020

Baptism: Still More Common Questions Answered, Part 3

Introduction In Part 1 , we introduced a set of sermons by Martin Luther that answer many common questions about Baptism that are both…

Posted On 24 Jan 202024 Jan 2020

Gospel Determinism: A Preview

Elements Gospel determinism has two elements. We know the Gospel. Gospel determines everything. The elements are simple. Together they are total. The Gospel…

Posted On 21 Jan 202017 Feb 2020

Baptism: More Common Questions Answered, Part 2

Introduction In Part 1, we introduced a set of sermons by Martin Luther that answer many common questions about Baptism that are both…

Posted On 1 Jan 202031 Dec 2019

Scriptural Hermeneutics Bibliography for the English-Reading Layperson

Barrick, William D., “Exegetical Fallacies: Common Mistakes Every Student of the Bible Must Avoid.” (article, 12 pp.) (PDF, and online edition is here)….

Posted On 29 Nov 201929 Nov 2019

Christian Dogmatics Bibliography for the English-Reading Layperson

UPDATE NOTE: Thanks to Eric Obermeyer for contributing links to online editions that we have added since the original publication of this bibliography….

Posted On 27 Nov 201928 Nov 2019

Defending Concordia University System Schools from Ideologies

Introduction This article provides a thumbnail sketch of what Kenneth Minogue calls the “pure theory” of ideology and applies it to destructive ideological…

Posted On 26 Nov 201925 Nov 2019

Baptism: Common Questions Answered, Part 1

Introduction You hear questions about Baptism. You have your own questions. Many of these questions are common and are asked repeatedly. Many of…

Posted On 15 Nov 201915 Nov 2019

Baptism Bibliography for the English-Reading Layperson

Buchanan, Colin, A Case for Infant Baptism, rev. ed. (Cambridge: Grove Books Limited, 1984). Chemnitz, Martin, “Original Sin” in The Doctrine of Man…

Posted On 13 Nov 201913 Nov 2019

A Lay Delegate Report on the 2019 LCMS Synod Convention

The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod holds a synod-wide convention every three years. The convention receives reports, elects leaders, votes on proposed resolutions,…

Posted On 15 Aug 201914 Aug 2019

Unavoidable Personal Evangelism

  Lay Lutherans and personal evangelism have a strained relationship. First, we are tempted to think that only pastors should witness for Christ….

Posted On 14 Aug 201915 Aug 2019

Do I need church? Do you need church? What’s the draw?

Do I need church? Do you need church? Some say they are Christians, but don’t need the church. They worship at home or…

Posted On 2 Aug 201929 Jul 2019

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