THE GRADUAL
Ever wonder why we Lutherans use the form of worship we do? In this series we examine the depth and meaning of the various elements… Read More »THE GRADUAL
Series
CONVERSION
Simply put, it is a miracle that you believe in Jesus as your Savior. This series offers an overview of the chief teachings of the… Read More »CONVERSION
THE TARES
The parable of the tares (Matthew 13:24-30) should be like nails on a chalkboard to any good home gardener. The landow ner’s advice to leave… Read More »THE TARES
BOTH STRONGHOLD AND GARDEN
It is an elemental fact that the basic needs for physical life are water, food, and shelter. The various survival programs on TV clearly bear… Read More »BOTH STRONGHOLD AND GARDEN
CHOSEN TO BELONG IN CHRIST
“Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient ‘the stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone,’… Read More »CHOSEN TO BELONG IN CHRIST
THE EPISTLE
Ever wonder why we Lutherans use the form of worship we do? In this series we examine the depth and meaning of the various elements… Read More »THE EPISTLE
THE MEANS OF GRACE: GOD’S GOSPEL-BASED DELIVERY SYSTEM
This series offers an overview of the chief teachings of the Christian church. A previous “Pillars of Faith” article noted that justification by grace through… Read More »THE MEANS OF GRACE: GOD’S GOSPEL-BASED DELIVERY SYSTEM
THE SOWER
(Matthew 13:3-23, Mark 4: 2-20, Luke 8:4-15) The “Sower” is found in three of the four Gospels. It is the longest of Jesus’ parables recorded… Read More »THE SOWER
THE LORD IS A SENDING GOD
“Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah . . . saying, ‘Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city.’” (Jonah 1:1-2) Jesus calls all who follow Him to… Read More »THE LORD IS A SENDING GOD
LIVING STONES BUILT UPON THE LIVING STONE
“Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, you also, as living stones, are being… Read More »LIVING STONES BUILT UPON THE LIVING STONE