Biblical Pictures of Culture, Part 3 of 7
This 7-part series originally ran under the German title “Einige biblische Culturbilder” in Der Lutheraner from August 2 to October 25, 1904. The author…
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Biblical Pictures of Culture, Part 2 of 7
This 7-part series originally ran under the German title “Einige biblische Culturbilder” in Der Lutheraner from August 2 to October 25, 1904. The author…
Biblical Pictures of Culture, Part 1 of 7
This 7-part series originally ran under the German title “Einige biblische Culturbilder” in Der Lutheraner from August 2 to October 25, 1904. The…
What’s So Special About the Reformation? Scripture Alone.
This is the second article in a series published in the local newspapers of Clayton County, IA. Luther was brought before the Emperor,…
What’s So Special About the Reformation? Introduction
The following is the first of a series of articles written for the local papers in Clayton County, Iowa. This October 31st is…
The Augsburg Confession: Its Formation
Originally, the Augsburg Confession was not the core of catholic (universal) doctrine which we possess today. The original plan, named the Torgau articles,…
Ruling the World Through Reading Books
“The world is indeed a sick thing; it is the kind of fur on which neither hide no hair is any good. The…
Dr Luther on the Soldier’s Obedience and Just War
“A second question: ‘Suppose my lord were wrong in going to war.’ I reply: If you know for sure that he is wrong,…
The Reformation and Laity Today-Part III
The life of the baptized lay person today should look very similar to the life of the baptized in the sixteenth century. Most…
Luther on Vocation and the Christian Life-Part II
This post is the second on this topic. In order to read part I, go here: Luther on Vocation Part I Dr. Martin Luther…
Luther on Vocation and the Christian Life-Part I
In the sixteenth century Dr. Martin Luther’s teaching on the office of Christian priesthood liberated the laity from the servitude to an elite…
Martin Luther and the Enthusiasts-Part II
In this second post on this topic we will examine the basic teachings of Andreas Karlstadt and Thomas Müntzer in the early 1520s…
God’s Little Puppet Show
“Now the blind world, because it does not know God and his work, concludes that it is owing to its own cleverness, reason,…
Luther on Rulers and History
“A prince must also be very wise and not always try to impose his will, even if he has the right and the…
Adolescent Ecclesiology
In The Contemplative Pastor, Eugene Peterson makes the observation that our culture is “unwell in a new way.” In contrast to previous generations,…
Becoming Steadfast: Politics and the Lutheran Reformation (Part 2)
For part one of this series, click here. When Martin Luther departed Worms in May 1521 his earthly future seemed bleak. According to…