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Category Archives: Lutheranism
Great Stuff: What does the LC-MS document “When Homes are Heartless” Mean?
Some temptations are stronger than others. This is particularly true when it comes to a temptation towards worldliness, which often has many layers to it. Sometimes it’s just as simple as a desire to fit in with the world rather … Continue reading
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Stop Wielding “Best Construction” Against Propriety and Ethics
It looks like a scandal of sorts has cropped up in LCMS circles, as it’s being reported that Concordia St. Paul, under the leadership of President Ries, sold a property to Susie Ries Interiors (operated by President Ries’ wife) which … Continue reading
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A Missionary’s Positions
We had a guest speaker at my church this past Sunday—a missionary who spoke to us about mission—both the specific program he oversees and the broader task of making disciples of all nations given to the Church. He gave everyone … Continue reading
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Probably Because You Aren’t Preaching It
At least, that’s my best guess after reading Why Are You Asking For More Law? In it, a Lutheran pastor briefly recounts a time when he was approached by some scare-quoted “pillars of the congregation” who were scare-quoted “very concerned” … Continue reading
Posted in Gospel, Law, Lutheranism, Theological Pietism
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Why Lutherans Sing
A few weeks ago, the adult Bible Study that I teach started a new topic: the historic liturgy used in the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. We’ll be going through it step-by-step from beginning to end and taking an in-depth look at … Continue reading
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Did Jesus Destigmatize Sin?
Last week, I had a piece on The Federalist about the destigmatization of racism. In it, I argued that despite the way we have been raised to think of racism as the ultimate evil—the closest thing to a moral absolute … Continue reading
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The Forgotten Use of the Law
It’s old news that the famous “three uses” to which God puts the law (a curb that restrains sin, a mirror that reveals the depth of our guilt, and a guide by which Christians live) have become very controversial among … Continue reading
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Scripture Alone, but not a Scripture that is Alone
Like any doctrine or teaching, the various Sola’s of the Reformation have provoked some misunderstandings from time to time. This is perhaps most common for sola fide—that we are saved through faith alone and not by our works. Because of … Continue reading
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Theological Pietism Part 6: Moving Forward
So what has been accomplished after spilling so much text on the subject? Well, aside from probably offending many of my fellow confessional Lutherans whom, present appearances aside, I really do have a great deal of respect for. When writing … Continue reading
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Theological Pietism Part 5: Saint / Sinner Nestorianism
This criticism of theological pietism is not simply a matter of nit-picking for the sake of picking nits. There are negative spiritual consequences to a steady diet of this kind of rhetoric. To put all my cards on the table, … Continue reading
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