The answer is not outward—to post a physical copy to read, observe, or notice externally—no matter the location. We are to post them on our heart—not stone, paper, or cardboard: “Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart (Proverbs 3:3).” Only … Continue reading How about posting the Ten Commandments in churches?
Baptized in The Red Sea
Gary Ray Branscome branscome.org Brethren, I do not want you to be unaware of the fact that all of our fathers were… baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea. (1Corinthians 10:1-2) In the verse just quoted Paul is drawing a parallel between the deliverance of the children of Israel from the power … Continue reading Baptized in The Red Sea
Progressivism: The Fire Sale Philosophy of Hardhearted Prodigals
Gregory P. Schulz Is the pope Catholic? That question used to provide a moment of tautological fellowship for all of us, but with one terse declaration from the current pope that good-humored moment has completely evaporated. In a recent network television interview Pope Francis declared to his American audience, “Conservatism is a suicidal attitude.”1 His … Continue reading Progressivism: The Fire Sale Philosophy of Hardhearted Prodigals
Hymn Explanation: Creator Spirit by Whose Aid
LSB 940 Dr. Arnold Burron A look at verse 4: Thou art King of glory, Christ:Son of God, yet born of Mary;For us sinners sacrificed,And to death a tributary:First to break the bars of death,Thou has opened Heaven to faith. One line in verse four of this hymn is challenging, simply because the translator needed … Continue reading Hymn Explanation: Creator Spirit by Whose Aid
Retro or Retrograde
The argument that because something is old and dated it must be devalued by default is quite a flimsy one. Clothing, cars, and style must appeal to the past. Things made up out of thin air, if they even truly exist, are nonsensical. But the theological argument that appeals to newness and popularity is even … Continue reading Retro or Retrograde
Redeemed, Restored, Forgiven
Rev. Daniel Fleischer Since the fall into sin, every generation has had to deal with sin and with evil. The struggle begins within the individual himself because all people are born in sin and under the wrath of the holy God. Who among you reading this put your children on your knee to instruct them … Continue reading Redeemed, Restored, Forgiven
Are You Critical?
Jonathan Rupprecht jhr12447@aol.com This question can mean two things. But here the question is not if you play an almost indispensable, “critical” role in a group of people who would have trouble functioning without you: family, church, job, team, etc. Rather it’s simply asking if you criticize a lot. But there too the question can … Continue reading Are You Critical?
Text and Analysis of 2017 Document given to Concordia, St. Paul Employee
After prayerful consideration, we believe that it is our responsibility to review your job description with you. It has become apparent that your perception of your duties here at Concordia exceed the responsibilities for which you were hired. Your position xxxx is a staff position xxxx. It is also the responsibility of all staff members … Continue reading Text and Analysis of 2017 Document given to Concordia, St. Paul Employee
Has Concordia University, St. Paul Been Woke Since at least 2017?
When a former student newspaper editor of Concordia University, St. Paul from the 1970s was interviewed in the March 2022 issue of that same newspaper, he stated that it looked to him as if Concordia had been transformed into a secular university. This, of course, would not be unusual. After all, historically most colleges and … Continue reading Has Concordia University, St. Paul Been Woke Since at least 2017?
What Does the Ancient Church after the Time of the Apostles Say about the Inspiration of Holy Scripture?
The Question of Inspiration C. F. W. Walther’s Evening Lectures, 1885-1886 Translated by Dr. Thomas Manteufel, Concordia Seminary, Saint Louis, Missouri Presented to the Walther Round Table, 2005-2007 Lecture IX (February 12, 1886) [continued] Here we come first, of course, to the apostolic fathers, for they were the first church writers. We understand the apostolic … Continue reading What Does the Ancient Church after the Time of the Apostles Say about the Inspiration of Holy Scripture?
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