Great Lakes Delegate Conference When: Begins at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3rd (CDT); closes at 12:00 on Tuesday, June 4th. Where: Faith Lutheran of Markesan, Wisc. Agenda: * Study of 1996 Prospectus * The Glory of the LORD – Pastor David Reim Announce: Please announce to the host pastor. The congregation requests your cooperation… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Year/Month: 1996/05
In this world of acronyms (letters) we often hear of many of them and many times struggle trying to remember what they really stand for. In our government one that we are more familiar with is the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) or the FHA (Federal Housing Authority). We could go on and on. It seems… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Part II. Methods of Pietism We must observe and avoid the Promise Keepers (Romans 16:17) because their doctrine and methods are derived from the errors of Pietism. They clearly do not trust in the efficacy of the Word or the Means of Grace. At the same time, they want to submerge all doctrinal differences by… Read More »Month Archive Read More
King Jeroboam said it this way: “Lay hold on him” (1 Kgs. 13). A man of God had interrupted a worship service in Bethel at the very moment the king “stood by the altar to burn incense.” The outsider had shouted: “O altar, altar, thus saith the Lord . . . ‘Behold the altar shall… Read More »Month Archive Read More
“That We Might Have Hope” (Rom. 15:4) Genesis Chapter Forty-One JOSEPH IS REMEMBERED How many times in your life have you said, “I forgot”? Forgetfulness is a frustrating human frailty. We forget birthdays, anniversaries, appointments, homework assignments, and sometimes even the names of our children. We also often forget to fulfill our promises to others.… Read More »Month Archive Read More
How the Formula Of Concord Was Forged (Ten Parts) Part Six Osiander’s Attack On Justification The Reformation began with Luther’s clear teaching about justification by faith, apart from works. Luther ignited a continuing firestorm of controversy by rejecting false doctrine. His opponents spent most of their energy attacking him personally, but he appreciated their ability… Read More »Month Archive Read More
2 Cor. 5:17 Studies in Second Corinthians Chapter 9 THIS GRACE OF GIVING: II Most of us have heard some fairly ridiculous but amusing — by accident or design — sermon themes. There is the preacher who, in fact, missed the whole point of this ninth chapter after choosing this rhythmic theme for his Sunday… Read More »Month Archive Read More
“You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8). In the early part of this century, the island nation of Samoa saw one of the greatest shipping disasters… Read More »Month Archive Read More
captive, and gave gifts to men” (Ephesians 4:8). Our Friend In High Places In an election year such as this the subject of campaign financing can make a cynic out of anyone. In an effort to curry future favors from elected officials, many individuals and corporations contribute heavily to political campaigns — sometimes even to… Read More »Month Archive Read More