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. 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…