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.
The Magazine
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
“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
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.
Recovering Ascension Day
Here are some ideas for recovering the feast of Ascension within our congregations.
Walther’s 1879 Address
In light of the Synod’s 175th anniversary, President Harrison discusses C.F.W. Walther’s theses to the first Iowa District Convention.