LATEST WRITINGS FROM PASTOR PHILIP HOPPE

Posted inTheology and Practice

7 Habits: Gathering for Divine Service

I almost feel silly even having to write this first post in this series.  Encouraging Christians to gather for the divine service is like telling … 7 Habits: Gathering for Divine ServiceRead more

Posted inNews Clippings / Theology and Practice

“Oh Wow. Oh Wow. Oh Wow.”

Perhaps it is a case of approaching something with overhyped expectations.  Or perhaps I simply am biased being far from an iHead (my moniker for … “Oh Wow. Oh Wow. Oh Wow.”Read more

Posted inTheology and Practice

Normal Christian Life vs. Unrepentant Sinner

Here is the cycle of the normal Christian life: 1.  Baptism 2.  Newness of Life 3.   Sin 4.  Confession 5.  Forgiveness (Preaching of the Word … Normal Christian Life vs. Unrepentant SinnerRead more

Posted inMarriage and Family / Theology and Practice

When they utter all kinds of evil against you…

The Roman Church so boldly and beautifully contends for the sanctity of life and family. ((If only they would turn from their false teachings and … When they utter all kinds of evil against you…Read more