The Gloria in Excelsis
Gloria in Excelsis (Latin for “Glory in the highest”) is a magnificent hymn of praise and prayer that dates back to at least the fourth… Read More »The Gloria in Excelsis
Series
Incorruptible Seed Which Lives and Abides Forever
“Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a… Read More »Incorruptible Seed Which Lives and Abides Forever
The Great Preparer
“To Prepare: To make ready beforehand for some purpose, use or activity; to plan in advance, to implement a strategy.” (Merriam-Webster) We might think of… Read More »The Great Preparer
The Unforgivable Sin
“Thesis XXIV–In the twentieth place, the Word of God is not rightly divided when the unforgivable sin against the Holy Ghost is described in a… Read More »The Unforgivable Sin
Justification: By Grace Alone Through Faith Alone
As we begin a new church year with Advent, it’s good to hear a Reformation echo in those comforting words that God has justified us;… Read More »Justification: By Grace Alone Through Faith Alone
Life Will Never Be the Same!
Couples expecting their first child can count on hearing one comment in particular from experienced parents: “Life will never be the same again! You might… Read More »Life Will Never Be the Same!
The Kyrie
In many of our churches, the customary order of worship includes a section known as the Kyrie (pronounced KEER- ee-eh ). In The Lutheran Hymnal,… Read More »The Kyrie
God’s Amazing Redemption Center
“And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here… Read More »God’s Amazing Redemption Center
Everlasting Meaning Is Found Only in Jesus
“Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” (Ecclesiastes 1:2) In the first two chapters of Ecclesiastes, Solomon relates how he examined the best that life had… Read More »Everlasting Meaning Is Found Only in Jesus
The Right Tool For The Job
“ Thesis XXIII–In the nineteenth place, the Word of God is not rightly divided when an attempt is made by means of the demands or… Read More »The Right Tool For The Job
The Vicarious Atonement
"The Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all." (Isaiah 53:6) When I was young, I saw a choir program that featured a… Read More »The Vicarious Atonement
The Two Natures of Christ
This series offers an overview of the chief teachings of the Christian church. DNA testing has become popular as curiosity about ancestry leads people to… Read More »The Two Natures of Christ