Let the Gospel Predominate!
One of the hallmarks of the Lutheran Church is its proper understanding and application of the Bible’s two main teachings—Law and Gospel. This article concludes… Read More »Let the Gospel Predominate!
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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
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
“Awakening” and “Conversion”—A False Dichotomy
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 »“Awakening” and “Conversion”—A False Dichotomy
We Receive the Benefits of the Sacraments by Faith Alone
Thesis XXI – In the seventeenth place, the Word of God is not rightly divided when men are taught that the Sacraments produce salutary effects… Read More »We Receive the Benefits of the Sacraments by Faith Alone
The Happy Inconsistency
“Thesis XX–In the sixteenth place, the Word of God is not rightly divided when a person’s salvation is made to depend on his association with… Read More »The Happy Inconsistency
Tell It Like It Is
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 »Tell It Like It Is
The Gospel Is Not a Preaching of Repentance
“Thesis XV—In the eleventh place, the Word of God is not rightly divided when the Gospel is turned into a preaching of repentance.” Have you… Read More »The Gospel Is Not a Preaching of Repentance
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?
“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”?
Contrition is Essential, But Does Not Merit Forgiveness
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 »Contrition is Essential, But Does Not Merit Forgiveness
Where Does Contrition Come From?
WALTHER’S LAW AND GOSPEL One of the hallmarks of the Lutheran Church is its proper understanding and application of the Bible’s two main teachings—Law and… Read More »Where Does Contrition Come From?