Lambs at Pasture for the Twenty-Third Sunday after Trinity 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
The Reformation of the Church October 30, 2016 “The Church Militant” Matthew 11:12-15 Click here to listen to audio of this sermon. And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of … 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
The Twenty Second Sunday after Trinity November 12, 2017 “Forgiven? Forgive!” Matthew 18:23-35 Click here to listen to audio of this sermon. Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to … 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
Lambs at Pasture for the Twenty-Second Sunday after Trinity 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
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
The Twenty First Sunday after Trinity October 16, 2016 “God Chooses the Sign” St. John 4:46-54 Click here to listen to audio of this sermon. So Jesus came again to Cana of Galilee where He … 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
Lambs at Pasture for the Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity 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
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
The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity October 13, 2013 “The Wedding Feast of the King’s Son” Matthew 22:1-14 Click here to listen to audio of this sermon. Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables … 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
Trinity 19 2018 Matt. 9:1–8 ULC, Boulder In the Name of the Father, and of the X Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Holy Absolution, like the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, is always personal but never … Continue reading
Gerhard Forde 1972 Where God Meets Man: Notes on Chapter 2 Where God Meets Man: Luther’s Down-to-Earth Approach to the Gospel, Published by Augsburg Publishing House, Minneapolis. https://archive.org/details/wheregodmeetsman00fordForde’s second chapter is titled “The ‘Down to Earth’ God.” Forde continues with … Continue reading
Lambs at Pasture for the Twentieth Sunday after Trinity 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
The Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity October 2, 2016 “Changing Clothes” Ephesians 4:22-28 Click here to listen to audio of this sermon. Put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to … Continue reading
Article VIII: What the Church Is. 1] Although the Church properly is the congregation of saints and true believers, nevertheless, since in this life many hypocrites and evil persons are mingled therewith, it is lawful to use Sacraments administered by … Continue reading