The Texts of the Lutheran Confessions
The Book of Concord contains documents in which Christians from the fourth to the 16th century A.D. explained what they believed and taught on the basis of the Holy Scriptures.
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Book of Concord FAQs
A poll was taken of over 2,000 Lutheran pastors several years ago, asking them to list the questions they most frequently are asked about the Lutheran Confessions as contained in the Book of Concord. Here are the questions, in the order of frequency. Following the questions, answers are provided.
Being for the Family
Now, as ever, faithful Christians must be intentional about teaching our children what marriage is, what family is and how family remains the stabilizing force of every society.
Depart in Peace: Praying for a Good Death
Death is ugly from the outside no matter how life ends, but God looks upon our ugliness and says, “This is mine.”
Advent Isn’t a Baby Shower
Advent isn’t a baby shower. We aren’t getting ready for a baby to be born in Bethlehem. That train has already left the station.
The Other Side of Marriage
While those of us who stand on this other side need to be ready to suffer ridicule and mockery, let’s also be prepared to provide a clear and reasoned response to those who mock us.
Sticks and Stones
Our students, children and confirmation youth can begin to learn the seriousness of persecution even when they’re young. How can we help them?
Shaped by the Cross
So, you are a Christian? Congratulations! You belong to the faith where you are expected to suffer in this life.
A Simple Way to Pray
Download a free two-part Bible study on Luther’s “A Simple Way to Pray” and view an accompanying video by President Harrison.
A Simple Way to Pray
Download a free two-part Bible study on Luther’s A Simple Way to Pray. and view an accompanying video by President Harrison.
Church Shopping and Hopping
by Rev. Ray Mirly You have been baptized and catechized in the Christian faith. At your Baptism, the Holy Spirit worked faith in your heart to believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. At the time of your confirmation, you acknowledged that God, at your Baptism, gave you faith in Jesus, forgiveness of
Two Kinds of Authority: A Bible Study
by Samuel Schuldheisz The correct ordering of the relationship between the church and the state is one of those great problems which throughout the history of the church must always be solved anew.” –Hermann Sasse This brief Bible study is designed to provide a firm biblical and confessional setting for Lutherans to learn and study