The Top Ten Reasons to use the Historic Lectionary
Written in collaboration with Dr. Jonathan Wessler, Kantor at First Lutheran Church of Boston. Jonathan is a super awesome Lutheran organist who has…
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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…
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope: The Power and Jurisdiction of Bishops
60] [In our Confession and the Apology we have in general recounted what we have had to say concerning ecclesiastical power. For] The…
St. Catharine’s Seminary Faculty issues opinion…
Seminary faculties often used to express theological positions and advice for the greater Church. In the LCMS this practice has been missing from…
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope: The Marks of the Antichrist
39] Now, it is manifest that the Roman pontiffs, with their adherents, defend [and practice] godless doctrines and godless services. And the marks…
Singing the Introit
Last Sunday we celebrated the Fifth Sunday of Easter, which is also known as Cantate Sunday. Cantate is a Latin imperative imploring us…
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope: A Contrast Between Christ and the Pope
32] Accordingly, that Christ in His passion is crowned with thorns and led forth to be derided in royal purple, this signified that…
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope: Refutation of Roman Arguments
22] But they cite against us certain passages, namely, Matt. 16:18f : Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build My…
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,…
MN South DP Woodford gives a great letter for the Synod in regard to coronavirus and the church.
This is an outstanding letter. Please read it. https://steadfastlutherans.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cornavirus_Letter_Two_final.pdf
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope: Testimony of Scripture
7] In the first place, therefore, let us show from the [holy] Gospel that the Roman bishop is not by divine right above…
Quinquagesima Sunday – “Mercy Concealed and Revealed”
Quinquagesima Sunday February 19, 2012 “Mercy Concealed and Revealed” Luke 18:31-43 Click here to listen to audio of this…
Sexagesima Sunday Sermon – “God’s Word Does What God Wants”
Sexagesima Sunday Sermon February 24, 2019 “God’s Word Does What God Wants” Isaiah 55:10-11 Click here to listen to…
Septuagesima Sunday Sermon – “Salvation Unto Us Has Come by God’s Free Grace and Favor”
Septuagesima Sunday Sermon February 17, 2019 “Salvation Unto Us Has Come by God’s Free Grace and Favor” Matthew 20:1-16 …
The Transfiguration of our Lord – “Hear Jesus!”
The Transfiguration of our Lord . February 10, 2019 . “Hear Jesus!” . Matthew 17:1-9 . Click here to listen to audio of…
A new site, and a jubilee on comments
The look around here has been freshened up a lot. Since 2018 we have been running on technological fumes just trying to keep…
Christianity in Space
Goofy title aside, this is actually a question for serious consideration. Namely the question of what should the shape of Christian piety take…
The Third Sunday after Epiphany – “The Vengeance of God”
The Third Sunday after Epiphany January 27, 2019 “The Vengeance of God” Romans 12:16-21 Click here to listen to…
Preserving Walther’s Hymnal
When I was a second year seminarian in the spring of 2006, my friend and fellow seminarian Mark Preus gave me one of…
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Smalcald Articles: How One is Justified before God and Does Good Works
Part III, Article XIII. How One is Justified before God, and of Good Works. 1] What I have hitherto and constantly taught concerning…
Concordia’s Diversity Resource Guide
Concordia University Wisconsin (and now Ann Arbor) has a Diversity Resource Guide, where students and faculty are encouraged to learn about diversity, as…
Lent 2020 – Created to be Redeemed and Sanctified – Service Plan
This year, continuing our effort to bring the catechism part by part to Confessional Lutherans and their congregations we are going to be…
The Second Sunday after Epiphany – “Jesus Sanctifies Marriage”
The Second Sunday after Epiphany January 16, 2011 “Jesus Sanctifies Marriage” John 2:1-11 Click here to listen to audio…
The First Sunday after Epiphany – “Why Did You Seek Me?”
The First Sunday after Epiphany January 13, 2019 “Why Did You Seek Me?” Luke 2:41-52 Click here to listen…
Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary – the “Northern Option” for training to be a pastor
Editors Note: If you enjoy some of the articles on Steadfast over the years, chances are you have encountered articles written by a…