Misusing Scripture: Associative Jump
Introduction Scripture often is misused. It happens in a variety of ways: misreading, misquoting, misinterpreting, misapplying. Let us consider one type of error…
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Gospel Determinism: A Preview
Elements Gospel determinism has two elements. We know the Gospel. Gospel determines everything. The elements are simple. Together they are total. The Gospel…
Be at Leisure: A Lutheran Approach to Outreach, 2. Faithfulness
Steadfast Lutherans will soon be publishing a book titled “Be at Leisure: A Lutheran Approach to Outreach.” The book will be available as…
St. Augustine on Science and Scripture
One of the many abuses of science is Christians trying to prove Scripture with science. There are many well-meaning Christians who both use…
The Role of Human Experience In Reading The Written Word of God
I remember a pastor at seminary giving us the terrible advice that you shouldn’t preach against abortion because you will have members who…
“God’s Word Does What God Wants” — Sermon by Pastor Rolf Preus
“For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth, and make it…
The Bible: The Cradle of Christ — Advent Sermon by Pastor Rolf Preus
Romans 15:4-13 The Bible is the most revered book in the world. People who rarely read it and know little of what it…
Dr Jeffrey Kloha and Textual Criticism – A Post Convention Report
Two Overtures to the 2016 synodical convention of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod presented questions concerning a paper by Dr. Jeffrey Kloha…
From Creation to Jacob: Communicating the Promise
What does the Bible say about how people who lived after the Flood could know about the Creation and Fall of Adam? Well,…
A Layman’s Take on the Plastic Text of the New Testament — Part 3, Conclusion and Issues
Part 1 of this series set forth the premises and resolves of two overtures in the Convention Workbook 2016 of the Lutheran Church…
A Layman’s Take on the Plastic Text of the New Testament – Part 1, Convention Overtures
The Convention Workbook 2016 of the Lutheran Church – Missouri synod contains these two overtures: 4-23 To Settle Prof. Jeffery Kloha Controversy 4-24…
The Secret to Church Growth
On one occasion after Jesus finished teaching in the synagogue, a number of his disciples were offended at His teaching and said, “This…
Is Missouri Lukewarm?
Has fidelity to the institution become more important than doctrine in the Missouri Synod? There are deep doctrinal divisions in the Missouri Synod…
Dr. Becker’s Ever Shrinking Word of God (Part 3)
Associate editor’s note: In the part 1, we saw Dr. Becker pit Jesus against Scripture and his dismissal of certain biblical books (Hebrews,…
Dr. Becker’s Ever Shrinking Word of God (Part 2)
Associate editor’s note: In the part 1, we saw Dr. Becker pit Jesus against Scripture and his dismissal of certain biblical books (Hebrews,…
Dr. Becker’s Ever Shrinking Word of God
Dr. Matthew L. Becker[1] is known for teaching publicly that qualified women should be ordained as pastors.[2] Many wonder how he can reach…
Prayer Is Not Always a Good Thing
One of the most frequently abused gifts of God among Christians today is prayer. For some reason we’ve gotten this notion that prayer is…
Synodical Defection from Scripture
The case of Dr. Matthew L. Becker illustrates defection from Scripture by the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. This defection is not by…
Martin Luther on Studying Theology and Reading Scripture
“Moreover, I want to point out to you a correct way of studying theology, for I have had practice in that. If you…
The Two Natures of the Divine Call
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…
Luther vs. Erasmus on Scripture — Round 2
Erasmus, over and against Luther’s understanding concerning the authority of Sacred Scripture, places great importance on the interpretation of the church fathers concerning…
A Reflection for July 4th, 2012
From The Constitution of the United States of America, Article 2, Section 1: “Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he…
Steadfast ELS — It is written.
Gegraptai, “it is written.” This was the motto found on the seal of the old Norwegian Synod. It has served as the byline…