From the original constitution of the LCMS I. Reasons for forming a synodical organization. 1. The example of the apostolic Church. (Acts 15:1-31.) 2. The preservation and furthering of the unity of pure confession (Eph. 4:3-6; 1 Cor. 1:10) and … Continue reading
From the original constitution of the LCMS. II. Conditions under which a congregation may join Synod and remain a member. 1. Acceptance of Holy Scripture, both the Old and the New Testament, as the written word of God and as … Continue reading
From the original Constitution of the LCMS. IV. Business of Synod. 1. To stand guard over the purity and unity of doctrine within the synodical circle, and to oppose false doctrine. 2. Supervision over the performance of the official duties … Continue reading
Article IX: Of Baptism. 1] Of Baptism they teach that it is necessary 2] to salvation, and that through Baptism is offered the grace of God, and that children are to be baptized who, being offered to God through Baptism … Continue reading
Trinity 19 2018 Matt. 9:1–8 ULC, Boulder In the Name of the Father, and of the X Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Holy Absolution, like the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, is always personal but never … Continue reading
Gerhard Forde 1972 Where God Meets Man: Notes on Chapter 2 Where God Meets Man: Luther’s Down-to-Earth Approach to the Gospel, Published by Augsburg Publishing House, Minneapolis. https://archive.org/details/wheregodmeetsman00fordForde’s second chapter is titled “The ‘Down to Earth’ God.” Forde continues with … Continue reading
Article VIII: What the Church Is. 1] Although the Church properly is the congregation of saints and true believers, nevertheless, since in this life many hypocrites and evil persons are mingled therewith, it is lawful to use Sacraments administered by … Continue reading
In Part Two we begin on page 186 in the Lutheran Service Book which is where the Service of the Word begins. Again, we will be following Divine Service Setting 3 and the words of the liturgy will be in … Continue reading
Gerhard Forde 1972 Where God Meets Man: Notes on Chapter 1 Where God Meets Man: Luther’s Down-to-Earth Approach to the Gospel, Published by Augsburg Publishing House, Minneapolis. https://archive.org/details/wheregodmeetsman00ford In his Preface, Forde states that he wrote this particular book for people struggling … Continue reading
Article VII: Of the Church. 1] Also they teach that one holy Church is to continue forever. The Church is the congregation of saints, in which the Gospel is rightly taught and the Sacraments are rightly administered. 2] And to … Continue reading
I asked for the minutes from the secretary of the Board of Regents and here they are. May 2018 Board of Regents Meeting Minutes July 2018 Board of Regents Phone Meeting Minutes Go ahead and take a read – make … Continue reading
Readers of Steadfast – We are happy to announce that our Conference in Orlando is set for February 22-23, 2019 at Zion New Life Lutheran Church in Winter Garden, FL (Orlando area). This will be our second conference at Zion … Continue reading
Note 3 on Gerhard Forde’s 1984 “Caught in the Act: Reflections on the Work of Christ” In Forde, Christ came and simply forgave. God is unconditional love and as far as God is concerned, He did not require the death … Continue reading
One of the more misunderstood aspects of life as pastors and laymen in the Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod is the relationship of the synod to its members (i.e., congregations and pastors). The LCMS Constitution reads, in part: Article VII … Continue reading
Tune: Mir Nach, Spricht Jesus, but faster than this: 1. Lord Jesus, be my Sabbath rest For body and for spirit; The soul to whom You speak is blessed, And will Your peace inherit; Have mercy, Christ, and come, draw … Continue reading
Article VI: Of New Obedience. 1] Also they teach that this faith is bound to bring forth good fruits, and that it is necessary to do good works commanded by God, because of God’s will, but that we should not … Continue reading
Weekly church attendance is becoming less and less common. This should not be so among Christians. The Bible expressly warns against “not gathering together” (see Hebrews 10 and also the Third Commandment). I did some math last night for this. … Continue reading
Commenting on Galatians 4:30, “But what does the Scripture say? Cast out the slave and her son; for the son of the slave shall not inherit with the son of the free woman,” Luther gives great insight on the Papacy. In … Continue reading
Note 2 on Gerhard Forde’s 1984 “Caught in the Act: Reflections on the Work of Christ” Forde rejects the vicarious atonement. He does not describe the doctrine of vicarious atonement accurately, rather, he frames it as a human notion trying … Continue reading
In the face of continual revelations of sodomy and pedophilia perpetrated by Roman clergy, abuse cover-ups, and the enabling of repeated abuse by the highest levels, how should Lutherans respond, and how should we consider the Roman church? We should … Continue reading
And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. – Genesis 12:3 And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of … Continue reading
Article V: Of the Ministry. 1] That we may obtain this faith, the Ministry of Teaching the Gospel and administering the Sacraments was instituted. For through the Word and Sacraments, as through instruments, 2] the Holy Ghost is given, … Continue reading
Many of us have learned the helpful distinction between power and authority. We know that might doesn’t equal right. You might have the power, or the ability, to do something. That doesn’t mean you have the right, or the authority, … Continue reading
Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier serves as pastor of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Los Alamos, NM. He is the host of the Redeemer Theological Academy radio program, frequent guest on Issues, Etc., Old Testament teacher for the Wittenberg Academy, and … Continue reading
Note 1 on Gerhard Forde’s 1984 “Caught in the Act: Reflections on the Work of Christ” Published in Word and World 3:22-31. Reprinted in 2004 A More Radical Gospel. (85-97, quotations from this printing) This article overlaps in theme and content with Forde’s … Continue reading