As Living Members of One Body in Christ
The life of the church is not a human endeavor or accomplishment. It is the gift of God, which He accomplishes by the ministry of the Gospel.
Articles
Marriage: Human Construct or Divine Institution?
Any conversation about marriage ought to start with a simple definition—what is marriage?
Storming the Gates of Paradise
While transhumanists hope to prolong life by halting aging processes, they can’t make sure the parachute opens when you try sky-diving on your 650th birthday.
Transhumanism: The Danger of Humans without Bodies
Transhumanism promotes uploading human personalities into robotic bodies so that people can live beyond death. But in view of the Gospel promise, the dream of humans without bodies, of our minds being uploaded into robots so as to live forever, seems less like a dream, and more like a nightmare.
Luther’s Catholic Reformation
The early Lutherans were also diligent to keep the traditional practices and ceremonies of the church, as long as these did not conflict with the Gospel of grace.
In the Beginning
The earth where we live, the universe in which we exist, didn’t just happen. God created it.
Media & Culture
The Rev. David Rufner offers a commentary on media fear-mongering and how the timeless Word of God soothes the anxious mind.
Breaking Down the Church Year
Every festival season and each distinctive church celebration has a particular and specific focus on the works of Jesus in the salvation story of our lives.
Pastor, Who Are You Voting For?
We Christians should responsibly exercise the freedom to elect our officials. But there is more to this than just voting.
Epiphany
The mission of the Church is like Jesus’ ministry: long and patient.
Christian Children
My own children reminded me that our faith in Jesus begins at the font, flows from there into our homes and spills out further as we learn to navigate life in the world.
What is a Lutheran?
A Lutheran is a person who believes, teaches and confesses the truths of God’s Word as they are summarized and confessed in the Book of Concord.