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 World is Turning its Back on Feminism
What will replace it? It was an impossible ideal, one that levels societies and destroys culture by mandating a forced, unnatural equality in this world, but not before the Lord. Pagans and the world are increasingly turning it back on it. But their “solutions” are equally unworkable. Women are mistreated, and families are not being … Continue reading The World is Turning its Back on Feminism
False Prophets, At a Loss
John Kuhn Bleimaier Many of today's churchgoers do not comprehend the significance of the Biblical admonitions pertaining to false prophets. They assume that the multiple of references to false teachers relate to some obscure heresies of the distant past. It should be pointed out that all Scripture is of eternal and everlasting value, for instruction in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16. We are treading on slippery ground if … Continue reading False Prophets, At a Loss
What Is Marriage as Defined by the Word of God
Rev. Dan Herb Marriage in the sight of God To start off with, let us look at marriage from the viewpoint of scripture. The Genesis creation account is the place to start since it is where God established marriage between one man and one woman. Genesis 2:21-25 21 So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon … Continue reading What Is Marriage as Defined by the Word of God
On Church Scandals
Sometimes the events we see taking place in the church can make us feel overwhelmed and down about the church as a whole. For example, consider how many pastors have fallen in the past few years. A District President arrested for lewd acts. Other pastors cheating on their spouses. A pastor promoting transgender ideology from … Continue reading On Church Scandals
The Idol of Peace
Disunity is a generic word, as is harmony. We must state who the unity or disunity is with plainly. “Peace among brothers” is a rallying cry—but what if we are not actually brothers in the doctrine of Christ? Assuming that everyone in a church body or congregation is a brother is begging the question that … Continue reading The Idol of Peace
A Last Chance for COVID-19 Repentance?
“Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor. And if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I restore it fourfold” (Lk 19:8). Zacchaeus made extraordinary financial amends. We can’t even publicly say we’re sorry. COVID-19 was a stress test for the church, and our church body, the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS), … Continue reading A Last Chance for COVID-19 Repentance?
Adolph Köberle: Good words from the land of Luther
Thomas Garrett Isham Every once in a while, a book of real significance comes into one’s hands, a book as unexpected as it is enriching and transformative. Specifically, I have in mind The Quest for Holiness: A Biblical, Historical, and Systematic Investigation, by Adolph Köberle (pronounced Kerberla), published in Germany in 1936. So popular was … Continue reading Adolph Köberle: Good words from the land of Luther
Video Evidence of Transgender Baptism/Re-baptism at King of Kings, Omaha, Nebraska
This abbreviated article is from the 1/19/2026 Issue of Christian News. --ed. Yukie being introduced at KoK before being baptized/re-baptized A woman baptizing/re-baptizing a man pretending to be a woman. The gender dysfunction is on both sides of the equation. A video from the large multi-site Omaha metro congregation King of Kings was posted online … Continue reading Video Evidence of Transgender Baptism/Re-baptism at King of Kings, Omaha, Nebraska
Renewal or Re-baptism?
Originally published in the 11/6/2023 Issueof Christian News. —ed. King of Kings, Omaha, (an LCMS church) advertises baptism boldly. It encourages it, and even re-does the act of baptism (with water) for those already baptized, which is termed “renewal”. From their website (kingofkings.org): We are 100% behind you if you wish to renew your baptism. … Continue reading Renewal or Re-baptism?
Protestant Pastor Announces He Has Two Wives, Claims ‘Polygamy is Biblical’
Polygamy is in the Bible, even practiced by those who trust in the true God, yet that fact does not mean it is God’s will. Christ’s goes back to Adam and Eve for the pattern of marriage. While not as bad as fornicating with different people, abandoning and murdering children, and divorcing—that does not mean … Continue reading Protestant Pastor Announces He Has Two Wives, Claims ‘Polygamy is Biblical’
