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Read ArticleOur Current Suffering and Eternal Salvation
Dealing with daily suffering is a sad reality of living in a fallen world. But in Romans 8:18, Paul reminds all believers that our current suffering is worth the beauty of heaven and...
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Read ArticleLuther’s Catechism Series: Second Article of the Apostles’ Creed
The words “passus sub Pontio Pilato, crucifixus, mortuus et sepultus” are translated by the reformer: “suffered under Pontius Pilate, crucified, dead, and buried”; admittedly, the...
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Read ArticlePsalm 27 Commentary: True Salvation in God
One of the themes that weaves its way through Psalm 27 is the belief that true salvation is to be found only in the presence of Yhwh. The speaker desires to dwell in the house of Yhwh...
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Read ArticleLuther’s Catechism Series: First Article of the Apostle’s Creed
Luther’s interpretation of the First Article is shaped through and through by his astonishment about the character of life as a gift. In this way, the reformer confronts that aspect...
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Read ArticleBooks of the Bible Study Questions: 2 Samuel
In the Book of 2 Samuel, we get to witness David’s rise to power and his rule as king of God’s people. In David’s kingship, we are reminded of our heavenly King Jesus, who is ruling and...
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2:57Watch VideoEaster Sunday Message from Trevor Sutton | Holy Week Series
Jesus lives, God is in control. Rev. A. Trevor Sutton is associate pastor at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Haslett, Michigan. He is the author of Being Lutheran, among other titles. To view more resourc
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3:20Watch VideoHoly Saturday Message from Timothy Shoup | Holy Week Series
Reflect on the woman who trusted in Jesus’ resurrection. Rev. Timothy J. Shoup is administrative pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Bonduel, Wisconsin. He is also the author of Praise &
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3:39Watch VideoGood Friday Message from Alfonso Espinosa | Holy Week Series
Alfonso Espinosa is senior pastor at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church of Irvine in Irvine, CA and the author of Faith that Sees Through the Culture. To learn more about Dr. Espinosa, visit his author page
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2:09Watch VideoHoly Thursday Message from Kristian Kincaid | Holy Week Series
All that Jesus endured during Holy Week was for us. Pastor Kristian Kincaid has served as a parish pastor for over thirty years, serving currently at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Dubuque, IA and St
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3:36Watch VideoWednesday Message from Matt Richard | Holy Week Series
Hear the surprising answer to who the greatest sinner of all is. Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard is the pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND, and author of Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up?: 12 Fals
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Read FlipbookApologetics | Lutheran Life Spring 2020
Apologetics is a defense of the Christian faith using reason and logic. For Christians, apologetics support the truth about faith in Jesus Christ using examples in the Bible and the real world.
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Read ArticleLuther's Catechism Series: The Ten Commandments Part 2
Leading up to Christ’s crucifixion, the Gospel of Matthew recounts that “the chief priests and the whole council were seeking false testimony against Jesus that they might put Him to...
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Read ArticleJesus’ Temptations: Reflecting on Your Struggle against Sin
During the Lenten season, Lutherans inwardly reflect on Christ’s sacrifice for us and our own sinful nature to prepare for the coming resurrection and Christ’s victory over Satan. In...
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Read ArticleThe Word Became Flesh: How Is Christ both God and Man?
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent. For forty days and forty nights, Lutherans reflect inwardly on themselves and on Christ. As Christians, it seems as if the person of Christ is...
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Read ArticleDefending the Faith: Martin Luther Holds True to His Theses
Defending Lutheran beliefs can be difficult, especially against those who fervently believe differently than you. Martin Luther had to defend his theses against hostile adversaries,...
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Read ArticleLuther’s Catechism Series: The Ten Commandments Part 1
The First Commandment, “You shall have no other gods before Me,” is one of the most important to the Christian faith. Read Albrecht Peters’ Commentary on Luther’s Catechisms, Ten...
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Read ArticleC. F. W. Walther’s Explanation of Predestination
The idea of predestination can be difficult to understand. Are Christians truly saved simply by Baptism and belief in Christ, or is there human effort that is needed? Are Christians...
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Read ArticleJohann Gerhard on St. Timothy
During 1 and 2 Timothy’s introductions, we see a small snapshot of the fatherly affection that Paul has for Timothy. We watch as Paul takes Timothy on his journeys, teaching him in the...
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Read ArticleSmaller and Smaller Churches: Evaluating Our Retention
My hometown church is small. It always has been. I started attending my junior year of high school, and at that time, it was already a pretty small congregation. But it’s smaller now,...
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