Lutheran Witness: May 2012
In the May issue of The Lutheran Witness, we find out why Christ loves to hear our prayers and why He delights in them.
The Magazine
The Phoniness of Easter (Web-exclusive story)
by Rev. Donald Jordan “Christ is risen. He is risen, indeed. Alleluia!” With that joyous acclamation to one another and to the world, one would think that Easter and the resurrection of Christ from the dead would not only be a joyous day but an exuberant time as well. In reality, however, Easter seems to
Rain and More Rain (Web-exclusive story)
Although the weather outside may change from week to week and season to season, there are always showers of blessing in worship for the people of God. by Rev. Dr. Greg Wismar Eight for the April rainers counts out a line in the old English folk song Green Grow the Rushes, O. Interestingly, the April
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
God Works for All Good
LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison recently defended religious freedom before Congress. Read how the Lord uses that struggle for good.
Two Kinds of Authority
The Bible says to obey political authority, but what happens when the government commands evil?
The Cost of Conscience
The cost can be heavy for those who have a conscience. As confessing Lutherans, are we willing to bear that cost?
Living Through History
In light of the recent HHS mandate, it’s easy to lose focus of the real issue: a violation of religious liberties.
Getting Involved
Can Christians make society a better place? When should the church speak out in the public square? Read a few tips on how to get involved.
Church and State: Distinct but Not Separate
God has instituted both church and state. How have they affected the history of the LCMS?
Out of Tragedy
A lone gunman took the lives of 32 people at Virginia Tech five years ago this month. Read how the Rev. Keith Beasley and an LCMS campus ministry are offering the comfort of the Gospel to those still affected by that shooting.
Evangel-less Christianity in the Public Square
Today’s culture offers countless religious options, but none of them offer persuasive, factual evidence. See why our Christian faith offers the answers. by Craig A. Parton America is a product of three centuries of secular culture. The roots of that culture are found in the earliest at-tempts to engage in what was thought to be