Below is a translated excerpt from August F.C. Vilmar’s “Textbook of Pastoral Theology” (Lehrbuch der Pastoraltheologie) from 1872. Vilmar was an influential figure for the Lutheran Confessional movement in 19th century Germany. His remarks on congregational song are insightful and … Continue reading
In 1545, Martin Luther wrote the preface for the publication of his complete works in Latin. Therein he included a biographical statement that included his recollection of how he rediscovered the doctrine of justification by faith alone. He wrote: At … Continue reading
Lambs at Pasture for Sexagesima 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 key passages. This is especially true when used in conjunction … Continue reading
Septuagesima Sunday January 28, 2018 “Once Saved Always Saved? No!” 1 Corinthians 9:24 –10:5 Click here to listen to audio of this sermon. Do you not know that those who run in a race all … Continue reading
Article XXII: Of Both Kinds in the Sacrament. 1] To the laity are given Both Kinds in the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, because this usage has the commandment of the Lord in Matt. 26:27: Drink ye all of it, … Continue reading
INTRODUCTION “False Doctrine is…” How do you finish that sentence? What do you say about false doctrine? Does it really exist? Is it simply a matter of interpretation? Can we ever get rid of false doctrine? Is pure doctrine and … Continue reading
Lambs at Pasture for Septuagesima 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 key passages. This is especially true when used in conjunction … Continue reading
Matthew 17:1–9 University Lutheran Chapel, Boulder, CO In the Name of the Father, and of the X Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. At the transfiguration, the glory of the Father was clearly seen in the Son. As one … Continue reading
The Transfiguration of our Lord January 21, 2017 “The Word of God” 2 Peter 1:16-21 Click here to listen to audio of this sermon. For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made … Continue reading
Article XXI: Of the Worship of the Saints. 1] Of the Worship of Saints they teach that the memory of saints may be set before us, that we may follow their faith and good works, according to our calling, as … Continue reading
The 2019 Steadfast Lutherans Regional Conference in Orlando, FL takes place later this month. We’ll be meeting Friday, February 22, and on Saturday, February 23 to consider “What the World Wants…” If you haven’t signed up already, be sure to sign … Continue reading
The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany January 29, 2017 “Staying with Jesus” Matthew 8:23-27 Click here to listen to audio of this sermon. Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. And suddenly … Continue reading
When I was in junior high I got my first dedicated computer that was connected to the Internet. Our family had had shared computers before, and my father had one for work that he let me pound the keys on … Continue reading
Lambs at Pasture for the Transfiguration of our Lord 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 key passages. This is especially true … Continue reading
This year and for the coming years we are going to use the occasional midweek services as an attempt to better catechize our people. Stemming off of the success of last year’s The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion we … Continue reading
Christians of good will may disagree with the wisdom of certain civil policies and support different political parties. However, other issues involve stances that are intrinsically immoral and must be rejected by Christians. Two issues have lately been dominating the … Continue reading
Article XX: Of Good Works. 1] Our teachers are falsely accused of forbidding Good Works. 2] For their published writings on the Ten Commandments, and others of like import, bear witness that they have taught to good purpose concerning all … Continue reading
This is a bit late, with the deadline fast approaching to send overtures to Synod. But in light of the recent events in our country by lawmakers and judges, wicked antichrists sanctifying the evil act of abortion, and even a … Continue reading
Lambs at Pasture for The Second Sunday after the Epiphany 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 key passages. This is especially … Continue reading
Epiphany 3 Matt. 8:1–13 University Lutheran Chapel, Boulder, CO In the Name of the Father, and of the X Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Today’s Gospel comes right after Christ’s Sermon on the Mount. Christ began that sermon … Continue reading
The Third Sunday after Epiphany January 22, 2017 “God’s Will, God’s Word, and Faith” Matthew 8:1-13 Click here to listen to audio of this sermon. When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes … Continue reading
Lambs at Pasture for The Third Sunday after the Epiphany 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 key passages. This is especially … Continue reading
If you are angry with God, your anger is misplaced. It doesn’t matter what you are suffering, God is right and you are wrong. First of all, we must acknowledge that we deserve all of our suffering. Our sins deserve … Continue reading
Article XIX: Of the Cause of Sin. Of the Cause of Sin they teach that, although God does create and preserve nature, yet the cause of sin is the will of the wicked, that is, of the devil and ungodly … Continue reading
In 2016, I wrote a brief biographical piece about Sir Patrick Hamilton, the first Lutheran martyr in Scotland. I had hoped to modernize his theological commonplaces as a later piece for our readers here, but as is often the case … Continue reading