Self Examination, Discernment, and the Whole Lot of It!
In answer to an Ask the Pastor on our sidebar: Can we say that receiving communion in an unworthy manner (1 Cor 11:27,…
Category: Steadfast Q&A
Q&A — Gender as Social Construct
Another question came in using our Ask a Pastor button on the right. Sorry these are taking a while to answer, but we…
Q&A — The Necessity of Holy Baptism
Two questions have come our way concerning holy baptism. The [Book of Concord] seems to say that infants who die un-baptized may not…
Q&A — Lutheran High School Chapel
Here’s another question that came in using our Ask a Pastor button on the sidebar. I teach at a Lutheran high school, my…
Q&A: What About Those Who Haven’t Heard the Gospel? Do Christians and Muslims believe the same thing?
A recent “Ask a Pastor” asked the following: This fall I’ve been sitting in with the senior youth Sunday school class and last…
Q&A — May I Speak at a Non-Lutheran Funeral?
A concerned reader sent this question: I am a Lutheran and understand that eulogies are not given in traditional Lutheran funeral services. But…
Evolution: Black and White in a World of Grey
A recent “Ask a Pastor” asked the following: I was wondering if the Steadfast in Science writer could address where the theory of…
Q&A — What Does Jesus Know?
A recent “Ask a Pastor” asked the following: How are we to understand Jesus’ words in Matthew 24:36 that only the Father knows…
Q&A — Lay Ministry Biblical References
Another question came in using our “Ask a Pastor” button on the top of the sidebar. We are getting several questions coming in…
Q and A on infant baptism
Another question came in using our “Ask a Pastor” button on the top of the sidebar. We are getting several questions coming in…
Q&A — Minced Oaths
Another question came in using our “Ask a Pastor” button on the top of the sidebar. We are getting several questions coming in…
Q&A: Why Do Lutherans Go To Church on Sunday?
This question came in regarding why Lutherans go to church on Sundays. Â Since this question can be asked in two different ways, two…
Q&A — Finding a Church
This question came in regarding locating a good liturgical church when planning to move to a new area. We do recommend the website…
Q&A — In Search of the Perfect Communion Statement
The following question came in using our Ask a Pastor button to the right. Click the button to submit your own questions for…
Q&A: Why Should We Be So Concerned With Pietism?
Here is a question that came in using our Ask a Pastor feature; click on the button on the sidebar to ask your…