Why Christian News? There are many less than compelling reasons to continue Christian News: just because it is 57 years old and people are used to receiving it; for the memory of Herman Otten and his work; to relive the glory days of Christianity in America and the LCMS; as a tribute to the steadfastness … Continue reading Why Christian News?
The Chicken, the Egg, or the Stupid Question?
Roger Kovaciny Which came first: the chicken, the egg, or the stupid question? Eggs require a temperature of 103 Fahrenheit to hatch. If the egg came first, it would die of the cold. Chicken eggs that do hatch turn into chickens. Only chickens lay chicken eggs. If a bird that wasn't a chicken laid an … Continue reading The Chicken, the Egg, or the Stupid Question?
Christianity: Not a Culture But the Way, the Truth and the Light
John Kuhn Bleimaier When we witness the demise of western culture, we must be careful to note that this has absolutely nothing to do with any decline of Christianity. The Way, the Truth and the Light which was revealed to us by Jesus Christ our Savior is once and for all, for all peoples. It … Continue reading Christianity: Not a Culture But the Way, the Truth and the Light
When Confessing the Doctrine of Inspiration is Hollow
Dr. James Voelz: The inspiration of Scripture “is not nearly as important as most think for the actual task of textual interpretation” The main issue is not whether Scripture’s inspiration is confessed in abstract, which is not hard to do, but how relevant the Spirit’s original giving of the words is to how we actually approach … Continue reading When Confessing the Doctrine of Inspiration is Hollow
Is Charlie Kirk a Martyr? What is a Martyr?
The website merriam-webster.com lists several possible definitions of the word martyr: 1: a person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion 2: a person who sacrifices something of great value and especially life itself for the sake of principle; a martyr to the cause of freedom … Continue reading Is Charlie Kirk a Martyr? What is a Martyr?
John 6 Revisited
A review and discussion of “John 6 and the Lord’s Supper,” a Concordia Seminary, St. Louis STM thesis by Jon Bischof This thesis is well done and cited within LCMS circles regarding the meaning of John 6. This debate has been going on for over 25 years, as evidenced by this 1999 STM thesis. Bischof’s … Continue reading John 6 Revisited
A Pastor’s Response: LCMS president addresses how ecclesiastical supervision operates in matters of doctrinal concern
The Nov. 11, 2025 communication from Synod Pres. Matthew Harrison is a pseudo-pastoral letter; it does not speak for God or guide people in His truth, rather it is a hand-waving “nothing to see here” and also a self-congratulatory pat on the back for himself. (For further evidence of the extensive doctrinal problems at Our … Continue reading A Pastor’s Response: LCMS president addresses how ecclesiastical supervision operates in matters of doctrinal concern
The Church in a Political World
Rev. Daniel Fleischer Christians are not disinterested in politics. Like any citizen they engage in political discussion and activity. Whatever the circumstances that attract attention and perhaps even enrage Christians in this evil world, political discussions are coffee table fodder but are not pulpit fare. The pulpit is not the place for politics. However, when there are … Continue reading The Church in a Political World
Book Review: He Remembers the Barren
He Remembers the Barren, Second Edition; Katie Schuermann, Emmanuel Press, Fort Wayne, 2017. Author Katie Schuermann writes on a very difficult subject matter that is not spoken of much. It is very personal and emotionally challenging for many even though it’s unknown by the multitudes. She brings forth the silent suffering of couples – and … Continue reading Book Review: He Remembers the Barren
A Weed that Needs to be Pulled in the Garden of Christ’s Church Today!
Rev. Steven Flo In theology, most errors come from the top down in the Church and thinking in terms of “either/or” rather than “both/and”.For instance Jesus isn’t either God or man. He is both/and.God isn’t either one God or three persons. He is both/and.Christians aren’t either sinners or saints. They are both/and.Salvation isn’t either about … Continue reading A Weed that Needs to be Pulled in the Garden of Christ’s Church Today!
Thoughts on Voelz and His Legacy
Dr. James Voelz is one of the most arrogant professors the LCMS has ever had. That would not be the most terrible quality for a man faithful and subservient to Scripture. But Voelz is an academic through and through and has advocated for a wicked postmodern approach to Scripture. According to his textbook and recent … Continue reading Thoughts on Voelz and His Legacy
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