Lutheran Witness: August 2016
In this issue, we rejoice in the joy, comfort and consolation that we share as the body of Christ.
The Magazine
Doctrine and Mission: The Purpose of Synod Meetings
Read one Synod president’s words, which comprise a beautiful, urgent admonition for synod conventions to be, above all, doctrinal and to be doctrinal in order to be about mission.
Lutheran Witness: June/July 2016
Get a sneak peek on what will be discussed at this summer’s convention!
Christ Is Our Rock. Be Bold!
Our house of faith is built on the Rock!
Lutheran Witness: May 2016
Bearing witness to Christ – on account of your Baptism and by His grace – doesn’t have to be scary or hard or intimidating. It simply starts and ends with Christ. Join us as we talk all things evangelism.
On Pastors and Spiritual Priests
“Whether proclaimed by a layperson, preacher—indeed by the devil himself,” the Word does its work.
Lutheran Witness: April 2016
Those questions you have about the faith? They have answers.
Keep Us Sober and on the Horse
Christ has given us both spiritual priests and pastors. That’s His mission paradigm. When both are functioning as God has given, there is mutual love and complementary support.
Media & Culture
The Rev. David Rufner offers a commentary on media fear-mongering and how the timeless Word of God soothes the anxious mind.
Lutheran Witness: March 2016
A 360˚ view of mercy
Justification, Our ‘Chief Article’
Luther realized it was not about an active righteousness (our actions), but about a passive righteousness (God’s actions in Christ credited to us freely)!
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.