Junker Jorg Translates the Bible
Over the course of 10 weeks during his 1522 exile, Luther translated the New Testament into German.
Letter From the Editor
Breathed Out by God
God’s Word is both inspired — breathed out by God — and it is inerrant — it does not contradict itself or contain error.
Church & State in a Time of War
The June/July issue examines war from a Lutheran perspective: even amid the horrors in Ukraine, we look to Jesus.
Our Ascended Christ
The disciples became sorrowful over Jesus’ impending departure, and yet, His departure was necessary.
Our Lutheran Heritage: 175 Years
This year, the LCMS celebrates 175 years of God’s blessing in proclaiming, preaching and teaching the truth.
Zeal for Your House Has Consumed Me
The answer to sloth is zeal, a passion for God’s Word and His gifts. If you struggle with appreciating and receiving God’s gifts, this issue is for you.
The Truth Will Set You Free
The world’s religions are not all different paths to the same God.
Male and Female He Created Them
“Male and female he created them,” the Scripture says. And in that creation, God ordered the relation of the man and the woman, of Adam and Eve.
Christmas Canticles & A Threefold Appeal
The Christmas canticles — the Magnificat, Benedictus, Gloria in Excelsis and Nunc Dimittis — each point to Christ in a unique way, and remind us of the gift of His nativity all year long.
Nov. 2021 Editor’s Letter
The articles cover reflections on All Saints’ Day and Proverbs 31, as well as advice from Martin Luther on mourning and C.F.W. Walther on the church and state. There is plenty to interest any reader.
The Lutheran Confessions: A Reader’s Guide
This issue contains a tool kit to help you read the Book of Concord, the faithful confessions of the Lutheran church for all time.
Dust to Dust
A Christian funeral is a great and final confession. This issue of The Lutheran Witness will help you think about planning your own.