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Christian Apologetics

Christian Apologetics

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“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you…” 1 Peter 3:15

What it is and is not

The word apologetics comes from the Greek word apologia which means defense. Just as the Lutheran Reformers wrote the Apology to the Augsburg Confession to defend what they wrote in the Augsburg Confession, so the Christian’s calling includes defending his belief in God and His Word.  Even more so, the Lord wants His people to always be ready to do this important work.

Editor’s Note – Christian Apologetics

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* From the editor — Editor Note on Christian Apologetics by Jamie Arndt Mr. James Arndt, a graduate of Immanuel Lutheran College, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, taught for some years in our Christian Day Schools. He and… 

Civility and the January 8th and January 23rd Mass Murders

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A Christian Perspective

With regard to the January 8 Tucson tragedy we find it interesting that the nation—from the President on down—pretty much stopped in its tracks for a couple weeks to mark and decry the act of a deranged individual who killed six people and injured another fifteen or so, including an Arizona congresswoman.

Yes, we find it interesting—and distressing! What is beyond sad is that far fewer “stopped in their tracks” a couple weeks later to mark the on-going abortion holocaust happening in the nation.

March 28- April 2

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28 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7 -THL 400 This is God’s will for our welfare. 29 Hebrews 5:5-10 – 385 Jesus’ perfection compensates for our sins. 30 Psalm 116:1-19 -THL 600 Can we identify the psalm’s three… 

March 21-26

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21 Hebrews 4:14-16– THL 531 Jesus, please get me through this crisis! 22 James 1:12-15 -532 Satan weakens us; God strengthens us. 23 Genesis 32:24-29-THL 434 Life was never again the same for Jacob. 24… 

March 14-19

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14 2 Peter 3:3-13-THL 321 God is delaying so as to save more souls. 15 Revelation 22:10-20– THL 264 Many drown in the deluge of worldliness. 16 Matthew 4:1-11– THL 152 Why was Jesus always… 

March 7-12

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7 Matthew 14:22-33 – THL 233 Without Jesus life is a rough trip. 8 John 4:15-26– THL 276 Jesus was surely getting personal! 9 Ash Wed: Matthew 24:32-44 – THL 611 Our world’s final calendar… 

Surveying the Wondrous Cross

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We are entering what many consider to be their favorite season of the church year – the season of Lent.

Isn’t it interesting that some appreciate the somber season of Lent more than the excitement of a newborn Savior at Christmas? Or the exuberant joy of victory over death at Easter? Without Lent Christmas would be irrelevant; without Lent we would not know the full joy of Easter.

Announcements

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Installation: In accord with our usage and order, David Baker, who was called by Redeemer Lutheran Church, Red Wing, Minn., to be its pastor, was installed on December 5, 2010. Professor John Ude of Immanuel… 

Editors Note: An “Open Door” in Australia

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Read Article – An “Open Door” in Australia From the Editor: * We thank Pastor Em. Daniel Fleischer, Oakdale, Minn. for this report; Pastor Fleischer, who pastored a number of CLC congregations from 1963-2010 (and…