A Steadfast Lutheran Interview With Pastor Tullian Tchividjian (Part 2 of 2)
In part one of the Steadfast Lutheran Interview with Presbyterian Pastor, Tullian Tchividjian, I interviewed Tchividjian about his background and explored his various…
In part one of the Steadfast Lutheran Interview with Presbyterian Pastor, Tullian Tchividjian, I interviewed Tchividjian about his background and explored his various…
“He must be a Lutheran; he sure sounds like one.” These were some of the first words out of my mouth when I…
We have all heard the phrase, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Is this phrase true,…
As many of you know, I have been working on a Major Applied Research Project over the last two years examining the journey…
“And Peter said to them, ‘Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of…
In a previous article about infant baptism on Steadfast Lutherans, I covered one of the main reasons why Evangelicals struggle with infant baptism….
“The liturgy, as a true service, is that which aids both the proclamation of and the hearing of the Gospel for the sake…
Here is an essay that I wrote about the javelin like nature of the Word of God that’s a bit too long for…
Talking points are concise statements that are used to support a side of an issue. Such statements can either develop through popular use…
Here is an article that I wrote about Predestination that’s a bit too long for an article on BJS. I’ve included the first…
Evangelicals face very large hurdles, obstacles, and bring with them several presuppositions that need to be addressed and resolved during their Lutheran catechesis…
Early on in my ministry I downplayed the sacraments of baptism and communion. I believed the church growth ideologies that said the sacraments…
So, let’s have a quick lesson on the teachings of Plato. In Platonic thought there are two categories. In the first category there…
The journey from American Evangelicalism into Confessional Lutheranism is a long, difficult, and sometimes scary road. The journey is neither something that just…
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“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away,…
During my past 9 years of pastoral ministry the discussion with Evangelicals that has resulted in the most confusion, tension, and conflict is…
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In Bible studies I have at times asked a provocative question to stimulate discussion, “Who is the world’s greatest sinner? Who is the…
Many people are unaware that before ministry I was a finance and economics major in college. In fact, during my senior year of…
In the book Grace Upon Grace the author, Dr. John Kleinig, describes Satan’s attack on Christians and the Church. Kleinig notes that we…
Last night The History Channel aired its miniseries, “The Bible.” It is a miniseries produced by Roma Downey and Mark Burnett. Leading up…
Confession time! I’ve had more and more of a difficult time applying the label of ‘Evangelical’ to myself as of late. (Note: When…
Pastors are called to be servants of the flock. The congregation elects pastors. The congregation calls pastors. The congregation ordains pastors. Since this…
Several months ago I posted an article titled, “Attention All Former Evangelicals” on Steadfast Lutherans. In this article I announced the need for former Evangelicals…