Lutheran Witness: December 2020
In the December Lutheran Witness, read how Christ’s incarnation was prefigured throughout the Old Testament and continues to be the source of greatest gifts today.
Tabernacled Among Us: Christ in the Exodus
God provided blood atonement for sinful Israel in the tabernacle. But here in the manger lies the new and better tabernacle, built not with poles, rings and ram’s skins, but with human flesh, born of Mary.
Reading the Old Testament with the Early Church fathers
Old books help us see things differently. It’s not to say that old books are inherently better, but they are different.
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 Fanatical about the Lord’s Supper?
Weekly communion was not widely practiced for a significant part of the twentieth century in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).
Churchly Challenges and God’s Work
Over the last few months, we have talked about problems that afflict us — half-heartedness, slackness, falsehoods, fragmentation, failure to preach the Gospel.
Joseph the Father
There are no accidents in God’s plan for our salvation. He planned and executed everything perfectly for the salvation of mankind.
A Tract on Life in Christ
In “The Freedom of a Christian,” Luther lays out the central Reformation assertion that faith in Christ and not works of the law justifies sinful human beings in the sight of God.
Lord Keep Us Steadfast
Luther’s much simpler and shorter hymn, “Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word” (LSB 655), simply wins the day, hands down.
Let It Be Done
“If I knew the world was to end tomorrow, I would still plant an apple tree today.” This memorable quotation is often attributed to Martin Luther.
Called to Serve
Martin was a career military officer, as his father before him. That’s the way it was in the 4th century in the Roman Imperial Army.
Creating a New God
Whatever you put your faith in, that is your god. So said Luther in his explanation to the First Commandment in the Large Catechism.