Why Do We Baptize Infants?
The short answer to this question is that infants are in need of the same forgiveness that adults need, because they have inherited the sinful… Read More »Why Do We Baptize Infants?
Series
Appointed to Sacrifice and Intercede
“So also Christ did not glorify Himself to become High Priest, but it was He who said to Him: ‘You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.’ As He also says in another place: ‘You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek’; who, in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears to Him who was able to save Him from death, and was heard because of His godly
fear, though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him, called by God as High Priest ‘according to the order of Melchizedek,’ of whom we have much to say, and hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing” (Hebrews 5:5-11).Read More »Appointed to Sacrifice and Intercede
Josiah, The Boy-King
(II Kings 22-23; II Chronicles 34-35) D own through the centuries, rulers of nations have had either a positive or negative influence on the subjects… Read More »Josiah, The Boy-King
Why Are There No Women Pastors (or Even Voters) in the CLC?
The beginning of the answer to this question is found in the creation of Adam and Eve. “The Lord God said, ‘It is not good… Read More »Why Are There No Women Pastors (or Even Voters) in the CLC?
Oh, the People Some People Marry
Abigail is an outstanding example of a beautiful, intelligent, God-fearing woman and wife who remained loyal to her husband for better or worse. Summer traditionally… Read More »Oh, the People Some People Marry
What Will Happen to Me If I Don’t Attend Church?
Short answer: nothing. Where nothing happens, there is no spiritual growth. No lightning bolt will fall from the sky warning you about spiritual danger.… Read More »What Will Happen to Me If I Don’t Attend Church?
Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther
As we approach the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, we take a brief look at the lives of some of the most influential and important… Read More »Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther
“Let Us Hold Fast Our Confession”
STUDIES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
“Let Us Hold Fast Our Confession”
“Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:14-16).
What wondrous encouragement our Lord gives us to remain faithful! To strive to be diligent in all matters of faith. Before God we are laid bare, even molecule to molecule, laid out flat. Nothing can be hidden from our Lord. For many, that brings terror, but for Christ-believers that brings joy. I cannot—even if I desired—hide anything from Jesus. He knows me perfectly and loves me unconditionally. Jesus knows my myriad faults, and yet He forgives me. The fact that our Lord has perfect knowledge of us and still calls us His own is amazing grace!Read More »“Let Us Hold Fast Our Confession”
To Trust or Not to Trust
GEMS FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT (SIXTH IN A SERIES) To Trust or Not to Trust “Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with… Read More »To Trust or Not to Trust
Why Can’t Non-Members Be Soloists At Weddings Or Funerals?
“I’M GLAD YOU ASKED!” (SIXTH IN A SERIES) Pastors Answer Frequently-Asked Questions Why Can’t Non-Members Be Soloists At Weddings Or Funerals? May someone who is… Read More »Why Can’t Non-Members Be Soloists At Weddings Or Funerals?