While in Christ all are made equal in regards to salvation, there is no doubt scripturally that God has given pastors authority over their flock … At the Head of the Table of Duties: PastorsRead more
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Congressman Tim
We just had a call. On the caller ID, it simply said “Congressman Tim.†The caller ID had chopped off his last name. I chuckled … Congressman TimRead more
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Staying in Touch with Exes on Facebook
Is it a good idea? Or does it just leave all too much room for trouble? Should we still be in touch with those who … Staying in Touch with Exes on FacebookRead more
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The Almost Office
In the LCMS, we often talk 1989 when we talk about confusion regarding the office of the public ministry. But there was an anomaly of … The Almost OfficeRead more
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30 Days of Augsburg – Day 29 – Article Twenty-Eight
Day 29. Welcome. The text is from Triglot Concordia: The Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church: German-Latin-English (St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1921). These … 30 Days of Augsburg – Day 29 – Article Twenty-EightRead more
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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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30 Days of Augsburg – Day 15 – Article Fourteen
Day 15. Half way there. Welcome. The text is from Triglot Concordia: The Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church: German-Latin-English (St. Louis: Concordia Publishing … 30 Days of Augsburg – Day 15 – Article FourteenRead more
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30 Days of Augsburg – Day 6 – Article Five
Day 6. Welcome. The text is from Triglot Concordia: The Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church: German-Latin-English (St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1921). These … 30 Days of Augsburg – Day 6 – Article FiveRead more