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This week in the LCMS a number of men will receive their calls to serve as pastors in the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Here are some points that have been shared with me over the years since I received my first … Continue reading
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“What is it that the Church can decide that has not already been decided by the Scriptures? (Dr. Martin Luther, Sämmtliche Schriften, St. L. XVIII, 1678).” This was the question Luther put to the heretic Erasmus over the debate for … Continue reading
The earth is the Lord‘s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, 2 for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. 3 Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And … Continue reading
A new Concordia Journal has been released which addresses the issues that caused pastors of both the Wyoming and South Wisconsin Districts to issue public rebukes. The editors of Gottesdienst have put together this response. Concordia Journal and Creation: a … Continue reading
Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth! 2 Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. 3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among … Continue reading
In 1777, a German writer, philosopher, and play-writer named Gotthold Lessing published a short article entitled, “On the Proof of the Spirit and of Power.” Lessing had already published many other writings arguing that there is no one correct religion, … Continue reading
O Lord, I call upon you; hasten to me! Give ear to my voice when I call to you! 2 Let my prayer be counted as incense before you, and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice! … Continue reading
“The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion” is the theme of the Lenten devotion that Steadfast Lutherans has put together this year. The following sermon addresses the Conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer. For further reflection, read The Large Catechism, III. … Continue reading
“The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion” is the theme of the Lenten devotion that Steadfast Lutherans has put together this year. The following sermon addresses the Sixth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer. For further reflection, read The Large Catechism, … Continue reading
“The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion” is the theme of the Lenten devotion that Steadfast Lutherans has put together this year. The following sermon addresses the Sixth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer. For further reflection, read The Large Catechism, … Continue reading
This is a sermon from the Rev. Michael Kearney. Pastor Kearney is the pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Alden, Iowa and St. Paul Lutheran Church Buckeye, Iowa. The Scripture for our consideration was caused to be recorded by the … Continue reading
Most people are familiar with the famous line from 1st John 4:8, “God is love.” It is a stirring confession of who God is. That our Lord loves us, and that love is one of His principle attributes. That what … Continue reading
“The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion” is the theme of the Lenten devotion that Steadfast Lutherans has put together this year. The following sermon addresses the Fifth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer. For further reflection, read The Large Catechism, … Continue reading
A Congress on the Lutheran Confessions Presented by the Association of Confessional Lutherans National Free Conference No. 29 and the Luther Academy Lecture Series No. 25 April 18 – 20, 2018 LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Aire BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA; NEAR THE MALL … Continue reading
So in the heavily antinomian, reductionistic, Biblically uninformed “bound conscience” ELCA a couple recent things should be pointed out as warnings for those who have drank too deeply of their theology (or fathers) and methodology (largely listening to the culture … Continue reading
In all the discussions surrounding the Third Use of the Law and antinomian leaning tendencies, we would do well to not forget about Article XII of the Augsburg Confession, Concerning Repentance: “Concerning repentance, it is taught that those who have … Continue reading
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin … Continue reading
“The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion” is the theme of the Lenten devotion that Steadfast Lutherans has put together this year. The following sermon addresses the Fourth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer. For further reflection, read The Large Catechism, … Continue reading
Pr. Bolland sent us this regarding his book that can be found here. Editor’s Note: I have known Pr. Bolland for a few years. He has spoken at conferences I have attended and has a keen sense for looking at … Continue reading
John 6:1-15 When Andrew asked concerning the five loaves of bread and two small fish, “What are these among so many?” the question was simple. It is nothing. The bread we provide cannot satisfy the multitudes. In fact, bread, though … Continue reading
A Congress on the Lutheran Confessions Presented by the Association of Confessional Lutherans National Free Conference No. 29 and the Luther Academy Lecture Series No. 25 April 18 – 20, 2018 LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Aire BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA; NEAR THE MALL … Continue reading
“The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion” is the theme of the Lenten devotion that Steadfast Lutherans has put together this year. The following sermon addresses the Third Petition of the Lord’s Prayer. For further reflection, read The Large Catechism, … Continue reading
Galatians 4:21-31 St. Paul finds the deeper meaning under the account of Sarah and Hagar. He is not denying the natural meaning of the history. It is true that Sarah was Abraham’s wife, and Hagar was her maidservant. It is … Continue reading
Deuteronomy 18:15-19 After the people of Israel heard the law from Mount Sinai, they begged Moses to speak to them rather than God, because they would die if they heard the voice of God (Ex 20:19). God knew that no … Continue reading
Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be | glad with her,* all you who | love her; that you may feed and be | satisfied* with the consolation of her | bosom. (Isaiah 66:10-11) I was glad when they | said to me,* … Continue reading