by Rev. Paul Doellinger In Galatians, Paul recounts how Peter (Cephas) once extended to him “the right hand of fellowship” (Gal. 2:9). Things changed, however, in Antioch when Paul confronted Peter and pointed out his error, opposing him to his face “because He stood condemned” (Gal.2:11). In this famous confrontation, was Paul being “too strict… Read More >
‘Stand’ grants enable mercy, witness outreach
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Luther on the Family
by Rev. Matthew Zickler In our time it’s clear that the state of the family is under attack. As we look around we see the definition of marriage being destroyed. The number of children born out of wedlock is skyrocketing. Cohabiting before marriage is the norm, even the expectation. And this is not even taking… Read More >
Loving Your Neighbor in Lent (in Wittenberg)
by Rev. Michael Schuermann On March 9, 1522, Martin Luther climbed into the pulpit in Wittenberg and preached the first of a week’s worth of sermons. Luther had been in hiding at the Wartburg, but returned to Wittenberg because the people had begun to be led astray by the erroneous teachings of Andreas Karlstadt and… Read More >
Catechism Study: The Splendor of the First Commandment
by Rev. Stephen Preus Martin Luther remarks regarding the First Commandment: “[W]here the heart is rightly set toward God and this commandment is observed, all the other commandments follow.” [1] Thus, when it comes to knowing the Ten Commandments rightly, one must know the First above all. Again, Luther: “So the First Commandment is to… Read More >
The Death of Luther
by Dr. Jack Kilcrease Martin Luther died at 3:00 AM on February 18, 1546. Contrary to the expectations of Luther and many of his colleagues, he did not die in Wittenberg, the location of many of his greatest accomplishments. Rather, he passed away in Eisleben, the town of his birth. Two weeks prior, Luther had… Read More >
Philipp Melanchthon
by Rev. A. Brian Flamme In these blog articles we’ve been learning that the Reformation wasn’t so much about men, nor was it brought about by their will and power. The Reformation was about Christ and it came by the pure preaching of His Word. This Word gives peace. We hear that our warfare with… Read More >
Singing the Reformation
by Jonathan A. Swett One of the central figures of church music during the Reformation period was Martin Luther, who expressed on numerous occasions that, next to theology, he accorded music the highest praise. In contrast to other notable reformers of his day, Luther believed that music was “a gift of God to be nurtured… Read More >
Bible Study With Luther: Galatians 2:1-10
by Rev. Jesse Burns At the end of the Holy Communion, the Church prays, “we implore You that of Your mercy You would strengthen us through the same in faith toward You and in fervent love toward one another…”[1] Christians live out their daily vocations in faith toward God and in love toward the neighbor…. Read More >
David Chytraeus
by Rev. Christopher Maronde The Formula of Concord is a remarkable, even miraculous document. It did what few documents in the history of the Christian Church have ever done: it brought unity, it brought together a Church, the Lutheran Church, which had been ravaged by dissention and division. The Formula did not paper over division,… Read More >