On IVF: A Lutheran Theological Perspective
Creating human embryos knowing that many will be discarded and killed is a violation of the inherent sanctity of human life.
The Godly Activity of Work
Created as joyful, then tainted by our sin, the mercies of God have restored work to its original purpose of worship.
On IVF: A Lutheran Medical Perspective
Is the human embryo a human being? If so, how should we treat our youngest and most vulnerable neighbor?
Pastoral Ministry: What Does This Mean?
Good works are actions in accordance with God’s will, taken by the Christian not from fear of punishment or for worldly gain, but as an intrinsic part of the Holy Spirit’s work of sanctification.
Good Works: What Does This Mean?
Good works are actions in accordance with God’s will, taken by the Christian not from fear of punishment or for worldly gain, but as an intrinsic part of the Holy Spirit’s work of sanctification.
Inspiration: What Does This Mean?
Inspiration is God’s divine action whereby the Holy Spirit breathed into the biblical authors not only the ideas but the very words of Holy Scripture.
Saved: What Does This Mean?
To be saved is to receive God’s act of setting Christians free from bondage to sin, death and the devil.
Grace: What Does This Mean?
Grace is God’s undeserved, free gift of mercy and forgiveness to sinners, by which He declares them righteous solely on account of the works and merit of Christ.
Reformation Day: Lutheran Celebration and Reformationbrötchen
Each October, the Church Year gives Lutherans something to look forward to
The Kingdom of Heaven Suffers Violence
By grace, through faith, only by Christ, we are reckoned somebody.
Lutheran Witness: October 2025
The October issue provides definitions and explanations of nine different words we use often as Lutherans.
Faith: What Does This Mean?
Faith is the gift of knowledge, assent and confidence in Christ worked in us by the Holy Spirit.