The church of old defined itself in two ways. First, it confessed what was the faith (fides quae) was. But perhaps just as importantly, it … What is NOT ChristianityRead more
Theology and Practice
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Harrison as President
It is time…for me to be completely honest about my thoughts about the now finished Synodical President Election. I never posted anything that would approach … Harrison as PresidentRead more
Posted inPolitics / Theology and Practice
Justice in the Courts
An Old Testament Lesson from Leviticus. You might as well hand out Valium to the congregation. Right? As I read the old Testament for last … Justice in the CourtsRead more
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“your church” is not “The Church”
It is a catchword in my church body, and no doubt in Christianity as large: congregational autonomy. Originally in my church body, the idea was … “your church” is not “The Church”Read more
Posted inSexuality / Theology and Practice
From the University to the Church: Homosexual “Hate Speech”
It starts in the universities, but it will end in the church. Professors silenced today. Pastors imprisoned tomorrow. I know many people think I am … From the University to the Church: Homosexual “Hate Speech”Read more
Posted inAugsburg Confession / Theology and Practice
Four or Fourteen? The Heart of Augsburg?
If you do not already know the answer to this question, you are in trouble. In fact, real eternal trouble. Justification by grace is at … Four or Fourteen? The Heart of Augsburg?Read more
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The F Word
No, not that word. The five letter F Word. Yes it is a word in the circles I often travel in that you are less … The F WordRead more
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AC Article Eleven: Thoughts on Private Absolution
This article reads as a condemnation on modern Lutherans. It might as well say, “Rejected are the Lutherans who do not practice private absolution, and … AC Article Eleven: Thoughts on Private AbsolutionRead more
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American Exceptionalism – Intrinsic or Extrinsic?
I know this title just seems like the result of one too many Friday nights in college spent with a dictionary instead of a girlfriend. … American Exceptionalism – Intrinsic or Extrinsic?Read more
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Synodical President: My Thoughts
Soon, my church body will gather in convention. And while many important things will occur there, one is being talked about more than any other. … Synodical President: My ThoughtsRead more