On Faith
When I confess I have faith, I am confessing I have Jesus. The content of faith is not me and my work, but Jesus.
Faith
Lutheran Witness: October 2026
The October issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ focuses on a core theme of the Lutheran Reformation: justification by faith.
Not Guilty—Because of Jesus: The Meaning of Justification
This is what we mean by “justification.” God declares the sinner — a real, honest-to-goodness sinner — innocent.
Faith: What Does This Mean?
Faith is the gift of knowledge, assent and confidence in Christ worked in us by the Holy Spirit.
Christian Families Can’t Save the World, but They Can Confess the Faith
Families are part of God’s model for life on earth, and Christian families have an opportunity to confess our faith in Jesus by living out our vocations.
One Thing Is Necessary
As the people of God, we do not let the news or the experts direct how we see the world. We listen to the voice of Jesus.
Two Views on Technology and Faith, Part 2: Sharing the Gospel on Social Media
Can the Gospel be shared on social media? Absolutely. But to use social media to share the Gospel is to be in it for the long haul.
Two Views on Technology and Faith, Part 1: The Divided Mind
While technology has indeed made us more efficient, it has also created a world where we do multiple things at the same time. And a divided mind fosters worry.
How Does Faith Give Freedom?
In this next section of The Freedom of a Christian, Luther unpacks his assertion that faith alone justifies the sinner before God.
Faith Working Through Love
Faith in Jesus Christ justifies. Yet that is not all it does. Faith also works through love.
More than Half of “Christians” Don’t Believe the Gospel
Among Americans who consider themselves Christian, 52% believe they are saved by their good works rather than by faith in Christ as Savior.
Enough Faith?
How do I know if I have enough faith? I have known people who think they believe, but they trusted in themselves instead. Can I trust my faith?