Consecration of the Holy Supper, the Office, and Local Fellowship in Dispersion
by Rev. John A. Frahm III In his 1533 treatise, “The Private Mass and the Consecration of Priests,” Luther mentions how Christians in…
by Rev. John A. Frahm III In his 1533 treatise, “The Private Mass and the Consecration of Priests,” Luther mentions how Christians in…
By the early 1530s Dr. Martin Luther had taught concerning the nature of the ministry and the call of pastors in various writings. …
It is just another normal day as yet another pastor is thrown out by the congregation God has called him to serve. Is…
Eli was derelict in his duties as high priest. He did not keep his sons in check. Working as priests under Eli’s supervision,…
1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Today we are going to talk about preachers. The Bible has many names for them: pastors, teachers, preachers, elders, bishops,…
In keeping with the theology of the Old Testament, some Christian churches (including many Lutheran ones)[i] have retained the custom of referring to clergy…
There’s a ton of confusion in the Church today surrounding the pastoral office. Do we really even need pastors? What is he supposed to…
As you saw today on BJS there were two excellent articles written concerning the Divine Call process and the Office of the Holy…
The Church stands or falls on the article of justification. Ask any Lutheran about justification and it won’t be long before you’re hearing…
DISCLAIMER: As the author, I do not place any blame on the men who now serve in the preaching office who went through…