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.
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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.
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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.
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The Common Order of Christian Love
According to Luther’s teachings about the Christian life, the good works God desires of us are carried out in our vocations.
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Temporal and Eternal
The two kingdoms doctrine in Lutheran theology is not just distinction between the church and the state, the sacred and the secular, or the spiritual and the physical. Luther often described them as the “temporal kingdom” and the “eternal kingdom.” Though temporal and eternal includes the other senses, the distinction between the temporal and the
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The Closed Communion Conversation
How to speak with friends and family about the Lord’s Supper.
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Lutheran Witness: November 2020
The November Lutheran Witness discusses the gifts of God in the Lord’s Supper under the theme “Fellowship at the Table for You.”
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Fellowship at the Table for You
In Holy Communion, our Lord gives us what we need most: His body and blood for the forgiveness of our sins.
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Heresy of Constant Conflict
As secularism grows and theological literacy declines, it’s little wonder that ancient heresies are rushing into the void.
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Vocation of Citizenship
Vocation means far more than “what I do for a living.” According to Luther, Christians have multiple vocations or callings.
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