Give Me ‘Book of Concord’ Lutheranism
Sound, pure, biblical doctrine is always aimed at the repentance and forgiveness and strengthening of poor sinners like you and me.
Letter From the President
Now Is the Time: The Gift and Opportunity of Lutheran Education
The fact that the LCMS is still here confessing the inerrant Scriptures is due in large part to our Lord’s mercy in preserving our schools.
The Collection: Christ’s Mercy in Action
From the time of Paul in Acts, we see the church caring for the needs of its people.
The Diptych: A Guide for Prayer
The beneficial, surprising art of keeping a prayer list — whether on an ancient wax tablet or on sticky notes.
His Resurrection Is Mine
To the extent that our preaching today is devoid of the resurrection, it too is in vain.
Hermann Sasse on Christian Hope
Hermann Sasse explains why faith and hope belong together: Both are bound to history.
Excerpts from “A Statement of Scriptural and Confessional Principles”
This document endures as a confessional testimony against historical criticism of the Bible.
Filled to Overflowing
Faith is the “sack” that receives and holds the gift of the Gospel.
Seize It and Hold It Fast!
Luther described the course of the Gospel as a “passing rain shower.” Is it passing away from us?
Hermann Sasse on Truth
This timeless piece, written during the rise of the Hitler regime in 1936, has much for us to ponder in our day and about ourselves.
Divine Authority
The matter of the inerrancy of Holy Scripture is a matter of faith, not sight.
A Compelling Truth
We are not just trying to win a debate or turn the tide of the culture in our favor. We are saying to the world, “We have something good and true and beautiful.”