A Laymen’s Commentary on the Augsburg Confession: The Ministry
Article V: Of the Ministry. 1] That we may obtain this faith, the Ministry of Teaching the Gospel and administering the Sacraments…
Article V: Of the Ministry. 1] That we may obtain this faith, the Ministry of Teaching the Gospel and administering the Sacraments…
Invitation happens most naturally in the realm of vocation, that is, in one’s stations in life. One need not expend great amounts of…
In a religious atmosphere of ever-changing liturgies and free-for-all worship, I considered the importance of our constant liturgy. In the wisdom of the…
The last seven months have been insanely busy. My various vocations have had me running in every direction imaginable—to the point where human…
We now move out one more ring, from the congregation, from the families of the congregation, from the straying members of the congregation,…
So young men and young women are getting married to faithful Lutherans and having children. Excellent! Now comes the lifelong duty of parents:…
In a previous post, I described how Dr. Luther recognized St. Paul’s pattern of teaching good works and virtues after the preaching of…
Steadfast Lutherans will soon be publishing a book titled “Be at Leisure: A Lutheran Approach to Outreach.” The book will be available as…
Sermon Matthew 28:16-20 – Installation of Rev. Derrick Brown at Our Saviour Lutheran Church of Vernal, Utah – June 10, A.D. 2018 Grace,…
This week in the LCMS a number of men will receive their calls to serve as pastors in the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Here…
“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…
Jesus lived a perfect human life. We know that. But it is easy to miss some of his practices. It might sound strange,…
Over at the LCMS Blog there is a nice post explaining some of the changes going on in LCMS International Missions in Asia. …
“Hold Lightly to the Things of This World” (1 Corinthians 7:29-31) Are you married? Some of you are, some of you aren’t. OK,…
A new “Open Letter” has hit the web today. It’s an open letter from Concordia Portland President Schlimpert to the “Concordia Community” in…
O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell on your holy hill? 2 He who walks blamelessly and does…
Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! 2 For they will soon fade like the grass…
“Gabriel’s Gracious Greeting” (Luke 1:26-38) Every year on the Fourth Sunday in Advent, the Holy Gospel is a reading about Mary. Last year…
My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of…
The following sermon corresponds to Advent 2 Midweek according to the Advent service plan “For unto us a Son is Given.” Grace to…
O Lord, you have searched me and known me! 2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my…
Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman…
There are a few things that have been happening behind the scenes here at Steadfast. We have now for the past year or…
How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts! 2 My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the Lord; my…
Many Christians unfortunately believe a certain strange doctrine at the deathbeds of their loved ones. Perhaps this doctrine already has a name, though…