August Otto Wilhelm Pieper
Of Reformation confessors, there are many whom we generally do not recognize in the context of the Reformation era itself. However, in that the Reformation… Read More »August Otto Wilhelm Pieper
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
Johannes Quenstedt
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 »Johannes Quenstedt
The Second Martin
HEROES OF THE FAITH (First in a Series) As we approach the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, we will take a brief look at the… Read More »The Second Martin
ADVENT AGAIN
Advent is a season of preparation for Christians. Consisting ofthe first four Sundays of the new church year, it is the season during which we prepare to celebrate the birthday of the incarnate Christ. Each year we observe this season by preparing ourselves with prayer and contemplation of the historical fact as well as the significance of the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The season of Advent prior to the birth of Jesus lasted 4,000 years–through the whole Old Testament period, from the time the first promise Read More »ADVENT AGAIN
Reason to Give Thanks Every Day!
Thanksgiving Day is not an appointed church holiday but a national celebration. Nevertheless, the church celebrates it for good reason. Surely, when we consider the blessings from our Heavenly Father from whom comes every good and perfect gift, we have reason to say every day: “Praise the Lord. Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever” (Psalm 106:1).
“But really?!”
Yes, there is much happening in this nation that prompts the question. As Christians we are not unaffected by the economic, political, moral, and cultural deterioration. Christians too suffer personal afflictions. On top of all, we are appalled at the terrorism that has the nations of the world on edge.Read More »Reason to Give Thanks Every Day!
Beating a Horse that Will Not Die
Christ, Thou art the sure Foundation, Thou the Head and Cornerstone; Chosen of the Lord and precious, Binding all the Church in one; Thou Thy… Read More »Beating a Horse that Will Not Die
Worship Him, All You People
“Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. For if the word spoken through angels… Read More »Worship Him, All You People
The Fool Who Fools Himself
Everyone has a god— even those who claim that there is no God. American atheists are planning to initiate a TV channel dedicated to god-lessness.… Read More »The Fool Who Fools Himself
GRADUATION or COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
Graduation is the bestowing of diplomas upon students who have completed the prescribed course of study. Commencement names the same event with the emphasis on… Read More »GRADUATION or COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
Preaching To the Choir — and Others
The pastoral ministry is, of course, broader in responsibility and scope than preaching. But there is no more important responsibility or privilege that a servant… Read More »Preaching To the Choir — and Others
Blessed Reception of the Lord’s Supper
In preparation for the Lord’s Supper we do well to engage in self-examination. Martin Luther’s “Christian Questions” help in this regard:
“Do you believe that you are a sinner?”
(Ans.): “Yes, I believe it; I am a sinner….”
“Are you also sorry for your sins?”
(Ans.): “Yes, I am sorry that I have sinned against God….”
“Do you also hope to be saved?”
(Ans.): “Yes, such is my hope….” Read More »Blessed Reception of the Lord’s Supper