A Laymen’s Commentary on the Epitome of the Formula of Concord: Law and Gospel
V. Law and Gospel STATUS CONTROVERSIAE. The Principal Question In This Controversy. 1 Whether the preaching of the Holy Gospel is properly not…
V. Law and Gospel STATUS CONTROVERSIAE. The Principal Question In This Controversy. 1 Whether the preaching of the Holy Gospel is properly not…
If I could have put VDMA around those crosses in the title I would have. Rev. Paul McCain, longtime higher up (interim President,…
The book of Proverbs is specifically written to provide wisdom and instruction, to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;…
Advent leads to and culminates in Christmas, so one might wonder why there is such a focus on the end times during Advent….
IV. Good Works. STATUS CONTROVERSIAE. The Principal Question In the Controversy concerning Good Works. 1] Concerning the doctrine of good works two divisions…
*Much time, prayer, and effort has gone into this piece of writing. It is much longer than my typical writings because it would,…
III. The Righteousness of Faith Before God. STATUS CONTROVERSIAE. The Principal Question In This Controversy. 1] Since it is unanimously confessed in our…
II. Free Will. STATUS CONTROVERSIAE. The Principal Question in This Controversy. 1] Since the will of man is found in four unlike states,…
The year 1918 was tumultuous in the Missouri Synod. It was the year of the climax and conclusion of World War I, where…
Advent approaches, and it has become tradition here at Steadfast we are releasing information about our series for Advent along with a service…
“Dear God, please cancel our culture.” A few weeks ago, I wouldn’t have thought to say this; but, God should cancel our culture….
I. Original Sin. STATUS CONTROVERSIAE. The Principal Question in This Controversy. 1] Whether original sin is properly and without any distinction man’s corrupt…
God forgives sin and forgets. As it is written by Isaiah the Prophet, “I, I am he who blots out your transgressions for…
Comprehensive Summary, Rule and Norm According to which all dogmas should be judged, and the erroneous teachings [controversies]that have occurred should be decided…
The final sermon of Rolf D. Preus before his retirement from pastoral ministry, August 9, 2020. Following the service, he no longer will…
Note: This is the fifth series of posts providing commentary on the Book of Concord adapted from my Lutheran Essentials Class Notes. I…
Written in collaboration with Dr. Jonathan Wessler, Kantor at First Lutheran Church of Boston. Jonathan is a super awesome Lutheran organist who has…
A Lutheran pastor friend of mine recently posted this status on Facebook: Be sure, before you get defensive, that you understand the difference…
60] [In our Confession and the Apology we have in general recounted what we have had to say concerning ecclesiastical power. For] The…
Seminary faculties often used to express theological positions and advice for the greater Church. In the LCMS this practice has been missing from…
39] Now, it is manifest that the Roman pontiffs, with their adherents, defend [and practice] godless doctrines and godless services. And the marks…
Last Sunday we celebrated the Fifth Sunday of Easter, which is also known as Cantate Sunday. Cantate is a Latin imperative imploring us…
32] Accordingly, that Christ in His passion is crowned with thorns and led forth to be derided in royal purple, this signified that…
22] But they cite against us certain passages, namely, Matt. 16:18f : Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build My…
Since writing “Gospel Determinism Cases: Paul G. Bretscher,” which has been published in a five-part series here on Brothers of John the Steadfast,…