Join us in Phoenix, Arizona on March 1st and 2nd for a conference on faith and culture. Register Here for the Phoenix Conference Our Conference Theme: Faith That Sees Through the Culture (Understanding Biblical Dualities That Help the Christian’s Confidence … Continue reading
A 25-year-old woman has a one in 1200 chance to give birth to a child with Down syndrome. Is one ever expecting it? Of course not. Two healthy, “normal” people do not expect to be given the news that their … Continue reading
Lambs at Pasture for the Second to Last Sunday of the Church Year (Trinity XXVI) and its Answer Key are now available for download. English Version English Answer Key The repetitive nature of Lambs at Pasture aids in familiarity and memorization of … Continue reading
Tune: Es Ist Genug, or Bach’s rendition. Christ is my Lord! Not Satan, world, or guilt Can claim my heart as theirs; The Son of God His blood for sinners spilt, And now His glory shares; In Him is peace the world … Continue reading
Article XII: Of Repentance. 1] Of Repentance they teach that for those who have fallen after Baptism there is remission of sins whenever they are converted 2] and that the Church ought to impart absolution to those thus returning to … Continue reading
“Ever New and Greater Light and Devotion” is the theme for this year’s Steadfast Lutherans Advent series. The series will include a service plan (look below) for three-midweek services and a devotional booklet for the whole season of Advent (to … Continue reading
Lambs at Pasture for the Third to Last Sunday of the Church Year (Trinity XXV) and its Answer Key are now available for download. English Version English Answer Key The repetitive nature of Lambs at Pasture aids in familiarity and memorization of … Continue reading
Matthew 5 University Lutheran Chapel, Boulder, CO In the Name of the Father, and of the X Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Jesus comforts his Christians and urges them toward joy, saying: “Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for … Continue reading
In Part Three, we pick up on page 194 in the Lutheran Service Book where the liturgy for the Sacrament of the Altar begins. Again, we will be following Divine Service Setting 3 and the words of the liturgy will … Continue reading
Having been to a good number of circuit meetings and pastors conferences in my ministry by now, I often hear pastors make a distinction when discussing cases of casuistry. They may talk of a person who was “well catechized” or … Continue reading
Author’s Note: This post has been updated in light of this post from Gottesdienst. I know many people have found the argument I’ve made below useful and so this post will remain but in generalized form for this is not … Continue reading
This week we celebrate the 501st anniversary of the Reformation. On October 31st, 1517 a German professor at the University of Wittenberg named Martin Luther posted 95 Theses for debate on the topic of repentance, and he also sent a … Continue reading
Rev. Ben Ball of Gottesdienst has done a great job in writing a plea to the growing number (or maybe formerly hidden) of LCMS pastors who are believing things contrary to Genesis 1. Found over at Gottesdienst. Keep watching Gottesdienst … Continue reading
Article XI: Of Confession. 1] Of Confession they teach that Private Absolution ought to be retained in the churches, although in confession 2] an enumeration of all sins is not necessary. For it is impossible according to the Psalm: … Continue reading
The average Lutheran is familiar with Matthew 18:15-20. Some Christians have seen Matthew 18 quoted in their church constitutions. They have heard that if any member had erred, such member were to be dealt with according to Matthew 18. No … Continue reading
From http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/djw/lutherantheology.waltheropenques.html Theses on Open Questions 1868 C. F. W. WALTHER Church Fellowship was established in 1868 between the Wisconsin Synod and the Missouri Synod, on the basis of agreement on these theses as drawn up by C. F. W. … Continue reading
1517. is having their conference right now I guess. What do the readers of Steadfast have to say about this graphic they posted on their facebook? Why might a confessional Lutheran have a problem with this? Is this statement unionistic? … Continue reading
Luther on comfort in the ministry: “It is remarkable that God has committed to us preachers the ministry of the Word for the ruling of men’s hearts, which we can’t look into. But this is the office of God, who … Continue reading
LutheranPundit reported on this situation a while back, but a whole new development has come to light with the listing of a property that the wife of Concordia President Tom Ries purchased from Concordia St. Paul for $330,000. Two years … Continue reading
We have our speakers and schedule for the Orlando Conference (Feb 22-23, 2019). Register Now to save a spot. Presenters and Papers: John Preus—The World wants Ugly Women (Feminism) Andy Richard—The World wants Numbers (Evangelism) Andrew Preus—The World wants You … Continue reading
Article X: Of the Lord’s Supper. 1] Of the Supper of the Lord they teach that the Body and Blood of Christ are truly present, and are distributed 2] to those who eat the Supper of the Lord; and they … Continue reading
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