Excerpts from “A Statement of Scriptural and Confessional Principles”
This document endures as a confessional testimony against historical criticism of the Bible.
Matthew Harrison
For God So Loved the World
by Matthew C. Harrison “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) Why in the world would The Lutheran Witness publish an entire issue on heresies? Some might say, “For Pete’s sake! We live in a tolerant
Jesus! (A Sermon on Luke 2:21)
This sermon by Friedrich Wyneken on Luke 2:21 provides consolation and encouragement in times of turmoil.
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.
Only Jesus: A Sermon for 175th Anniversary of the LCMS
There is no other name, given among men, by which we must be saved. We are sinners redeemed, daily reminded …
Luther on Christian Love and Service
Christ humbled Himself and became a servant. We do likewise, freely, compelled by this Gospel.
An Eternal Confession
Lutherans confess Scripture to be inerrant. We are also pledged — every one of us — to the Book of Concord.
Crucified With Christ: The life and service of Paul T. McCain
The Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison reflects on the life, service and friendship of Paul T. McCain.
The Problem of Death
The “problem of death” is a great opportunity to confess Jesus.
Should You Go to the Seminary, Young Man?
You are entering on a journey that will humble you and bring you to realize you are nothing and that Christ is everything.
The Paradoxical Church
The Church is a paradox. She is the Bride of Christ, ‘spotless,’ ‘holy.’ And yet she only appears in this world hidden under the guise of poor sinners.
A Word on the Equality Act
The Equality Act would bring sweeping changes to current laws, to the great detriment of biblically faithful churches, institutions, Christian schools and individuals.