Most people on this Reformation Day will not read the 95 Theses that Luther posted on the door of the Castle Church. If they have … The Third Thesis (of the 95)Read more
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Corporate Confession
Usually when this term is used in our context, it is used to speak about the rite of confession on Sunday morning which begins (technically … Corporate ConfessionRead more
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7 Habits–Confessing Sins
When Luther posted his infamous 95 Thesis, the first read “Our Lord and Master Jesus Christ, when He said Poenitentiam agite (generally translated “repentâ€), willed … 7 Habits–Confessing SinsRead more
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The Law does not work Repentance
The Law does not make bring one to repent. We often carelessly say such things. The Law does lead us to see our sins and … The Law does not work RepentanceRead more
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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
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Lent: Giving Up and Giving Out
What will you give up for Lent? Lots of people are asking and telling. Chocolate. Facebook. Other things on their list of favorite things. Lent … Lent: Giving Up and Giving OutRead more
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Worshiping Cats and Crocodiles
“That Jones shall worship the god within him turns out ultimately to means that Jones shall worship Jones. Let Jones worship the sun or moon, … Worshiping Cats and CrocodilesRead more
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30 Days of Augsburg – Day 13 – Article Twelve
Day 13. 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 13 – Article TwelveRead more
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Relationships are the key…
What is the relationship the church is to have with people?