Sanctification: Losing for Lack of a Lord
Jesus saves us from sin. But we sin on. This sinning on bothers people. We are saved from the penalty of sin in…
Tag: Catechism
The Catechism and the Home in 1845: Wilhelm Löhe
Luther emphasized that the Catechisms are meant not just for study by pastors, Church and school, but primarily for the Home. Fathers are…
The Importance of The Small Catechism in 1580, 3 of 3
We conclude our look at how the Small Catechism was used in 1580; the year the Lutheran Book of Concord was published and…
The Importance of The Small Catechism in 1580, 2 of 3
We continue to look at how the Small Catechism was used in 1580; the year the Lutheran Book of Concord was published and…
The Importance of The Small Catechism in 1580, 1 of 3
1580 was the year the Lutheran Book of Concord was published and adopted as the confession of what Scripture teaches. Martin Luther’s Small…
A Review of “Teach These Things”
“Another catechism book!? Why can’t we just teach the Small Catechism?” This common — and legitimate — question arises with the publication of…
Steadfast Throwdown Series on Luther’s Catechisms
Steadfast Throwdown on KNGN and Pirate Christian Radio has started a series of interviews that focus on the structure and use of Martin…
“Amen” (Sermon on the Lord’s Prayer and 2 Corinthians 1:18-22, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Amen” (The Lord’s Prayer; 2 Corinthians 1:18-22) Alleluia! Christ is risen! (He is risen indeed! Alleluia!) Yes, “Alleluia” of course is the word…
“But Deliver Us from Evil” (Sermon on the Lord’s Prayer and Luke 23:32-49, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“But Deliver Us from Evil” (The Lord’s Prayer; Luke 23:32-49) “But Deliver Us from Evil”: The seventh and final petition of the Lord’s…
“Lead Us Not into Temptation” (Sermon on the Lord’s Prayer and Luke 22:1-46, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Lead Us Not into Temptation” (The Lord’s Prayer; Luke 22:1-46) During this Lenten season we’ve been doing a series on the Lord’s Prayer…
“And Forgive Us Our Trespasses . . .” (Sermon on the Lord’s Prayer, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“And Forgive Us Our Trespasses . . .” (The Lord’s Prayer) Today we continue our series on the Lord’s Prayer with the Fifth…
“Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread” (Sermon on the Lord’s Prayer, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread” (The Lord’s Prayer) We continue with our Lenten series on the Lord’s Prayer, “Lord, Teach Us…
“Thy Will Be Done” (Sermon on the Lord’s Prayer, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Thy Will Be Done” (The Lord’s Prayer) We continue in our series on the Lord’s Prayer, “Lord, Teach Us to Pray.” And tonight…
“Thy Kingdom Come” (Sermon on the Lord’s Prayer, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Thy Kingdom Come” (The Lord’s Prayer) We continue our Lenten series on the Lord’s Prayer, a series that we’re calling “Lord, Teach Us…
“Hallowed Be Thy Name” (Sermon on the Lord’s Prayer, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Hallowed Be Thy Name” (The Lord’s Prayer) For our midweek Lenten services this year we’re doing a sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer….
“Our Father Who Art in Heaven” (Sermon on Matthew 6:1-21; The Lord’s Prayer; by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Our Father Who Art in Heaven” (Matthew 6:1-21; The Lord’s Prayer) You know, during Lent there is a strong tradition to do a…
Catechesis integrating the Small Catechism with the Liturgy — Didache by Prof. John Pless
It seems like pastors are always looking for some ways in which to catechize their members of all ages (new or veteran ones)…
Thanksgiving Day- Jesus is Not Ashamed of You (Romans 1:16)
Thank God for the Gospel! As we celebrate this day of Thanksgiving, it is meet, right, and salutary to give thanks to…
False Doctrine, the Highest of the Satanic Arts
Luther explains the Second Commandment, “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God”, as follows: We should fear and love…
Attention Lutheran Pastors, New “Becoming Lutheran Catechesis Aid”
Evangelicals face very large hurdles, obstacles, and bring with them several presuppositions that need to be addressed and resolved during their Lutheran catechesis…
“Teaching Children to be Thankful”
A child’s first word is usually “mama” or “dada.” For my son, his first word was “Thank you.” While he pronounced it “Tay-due,”…
“Rooted and Grounded in Love” (Sermon on Ephesians 3:14-21, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Rooted and Grounded in Love” (Ephesians 3:14-21) On this day when we have the confirmation of our two adult catechumens, I want to…
“Twenty Questions, One Answer: Go to the Sacrament Frequently” (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
This is the fifth in a five-part catechetical sermon series on the Sacrament of the Altar. One of the purposes of the Brothers…
“How Do We Receive It Worthily? The Reception of the Sacrament of the Altar” (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
This is the fourth in a five-part catechetical sermon series on the Sacrament of the Altar. One of the purposes of the Brothers…
“How Can It Do Such Great Things? The Power of the Sacrament of the Altar” (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
This is the third in a five-part catechetical sermon series on the Sacrament of the Altar. One of the purposes of the Brothers…