Our ‘Sole Source and Norm of Doctrine’
In this important section of our Lutheran Book of Concord, the Lutheran church confesses this important distinction regarding the Bible as the “sole source and norm of doctrine,” yet faithfully confessed.
Matthew Harrison
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison is president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Certainty in Christ
Christian certainty can be summarized in terms of the Six Chief Parts of Martin Luther’s Small Catechism.
O Little Flock, Fear Not the Foe
This strong little song depicts the church on earth — the Church Militant — confident in the face of growing opposition.
Are You Doin’ Okay, Pastor?
Christ has given you a pastor, perhaps a lifetime of pastors, to love you in Christ and care for you. Please care for your pastor.
The Certain Gospel
St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians is a tour de force of certainty for every Christian.
In the Hour of Death… Jesus!
As Christians, we do not “grieve as others do who have no hope.” We know that we shall die and live with Jesus.
‘Sex’ and the Supreme Court
The recent Supreme Court decision Bostock v. Clayton County pits the law and force of the federal government against orthodox Christians.
This pandemic is temporary
Pandemics and plagues have come and gone over the millennia. Christ has sustained His church.
And the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness
Jesus fasted for all of us as part of His obedience to the Law. But no doubt, He also fasted to keep His body, mind and spirit focused upon His Father and His mission.
How shall they hear without a preacher?
Belief can’t happen where the message has not been heard. And there can be no hearing of the message without a preacher.
It all rests on Christ
My salvation is as certain as Christ, because everything Christ did is mine! You see, it’s blasphemous to say, “Yes, I believe in Christ, but I don’t know if I’m really going to heaven.”
For the sake of the Gospel
The heart of our confession of Christ and the sacred Scriptures is summarized in the Augsburg Confession.