Junker Jorg Translates the Bible
Over the course of 10 weeks during his 1522 exile, Luther translated the New Testament into German.
The Magazine
The Gospel in Color
Knowledge of Greek and Hebrew adds color to the study of Scripture.
“I and the Father Are One”
by Matthew C. Harrison Jesus made outlandish claims about Himself, none more outrageous than that He is God in the flesh: “I and the Father are one” (John 10:30). The religious leaders repeatedly charged Jesus with blasphemy because of this. Jesus invited divine worship of Himself (John 9:35–38). Thomas, praising Jesus from his knees, called
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.
Four Accounts; One Truth
Editor’s note: In preparation for this article, you should read the four accounts of Christ’s Baptism: Matthew 3:13–17; Mark 1:9–11; Luke 3:21–22; John 1:29–34. Darkness and confusion are not in Holy Scripture. It is light to guide us (Psalm 119:105), not darkness to mislead us. It is truth to set us free (John 8:32), not
Lutheran Witness: August 2022
The August issue of The Lutheran Witness defends the truth and accuracy of Scripture’s inspired testimony, under the theme “Breathed Out by God.”
The Russia-Ukraine War
Is the Russia-Ukraine war a just war, and should we be involved? Where do Christians look for answers?
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.
Jesus! (A Sermon on Luke 2:21)
This sermon by Friedrich Wyneken on Luke 2:21 provides consolation and encouragement in times of turmoil.
Lutheran Witness: June/July 2022
The June/July issue of The Lutheran Witness 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.
Lutheran Witness: May 2022
The May issue of The Lutheran Witness discusses Christ’s Ascension: its theological import, its celebration and its meaning for Christians.