The Lord Has Anointed Me to Preach
Several Old Testament prophecies declare that the Messiah would be a preacher. Jesus verified that, saying, “I must preach the kingdom of God . .… Read More »The Lord Has Anointed Me to Preach
Series
Your Word Should Be Sufficient
“But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your ‘Yes,’ be ‘Yes,’… Read More »Your Word Should Be Sufficient
What Do You Mean by Faith?
One of the hallmarks of the Lutheran Church is its proper understanding and application of the Bible’s two main teachings—Law and Gospel. Dr. C.F.W. Walther’s… Read More »What Do You Mean by Faith?
Lutheran Liturgical Reform, Part 1
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 »Lutheran Liturgical Reform, Part 1
The Efficacy of Scripture
Teachers of writing often encourage students to strengthen their writing by moving key ideas away from the nouns to the verbs; in other words, to… Read More »The Efficacy of Scripture
Give Your Burdens to the Lord
Out of the Depths (Read Psalm 130) The writer of Psalm 130 was “in the depths.” Not simply a mild depression or temporary problem, but… Read More »Give Your Burdens to the Lord
The Roman Mass
Ever wonder why we Lutherans use the form of worship that we do? In this series we examine the depth and meaning of the various… Read More »The Roman Mass
The Clarity of Scripture
This series offers an overview of the chief teachings of the Christian church. We were returning home and the road ahead included mountain passes that… Read More »The Clarity of Scripture
“You’ve Got to Believe”?
One of the hallmarks of the Lutheran Church is its proper understanding and application of the Bible’s two main teachings—Law and Gospel. Dr. C.F.W. Walther’s… Read More »“You’ve Got to Believe”?
The Lord’s Purpose: Compassion and Mercy
“Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door. As an example… Read More »The Lord’s Purpose: Compassion and Mercy