Author Archives: Matt

About Matt

Software engineer by trade; lay theologian by nature; Lutheran by grace.

Did Jesus Destigmatize Sin?

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Matt

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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Theological Liberalism is not Christianity (Reason #125)

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Matt

A public service announcement because for some reason, people are still confused about the obvious. On their Facebook page, the author of the “sermon” clarified by reiterating how Jesus had a really bad idea, but it’s ok because he let … Continue reading →

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40 Shades of Sentimentalism

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Matt

Despite the wishful thinking of social justice warriors, the fight continues over marriage equality whether some Americans can force others to pretend that two men are married to each other. The quest to dominate hearts and minds goes on regardless … Continue reading →

Posted in Chastity, The Modern Church, Theological Liberalism | 1 Comment

Sermon: “A Hard Saying” – John 6:51-69

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Matt

My pastor required a substitute this weekend, and I was honored to be asked to preach on John 6:51-69: Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father, and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. “This is a hard … Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Gospel, Theology | 1 Comment

The Forgotten Use of the Law

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Matt

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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Not Like This

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Matt

As someone who lives on a somewhat wooded acreage out in the country, I’ve become accustomed to burning yard waste from time to time. From the perspective of one who was raised in the Chicago suburbs, there are an astonishing … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Politics | 2 Comments

Transgenderism Eats Its own Tail: If boys can be girls, then what does “girl” actually mean?

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Matt

Like Minnesota before her, Virginia has recently chosen to impose radical gender theory on its schools. The motivation behind this push is supposedly compassion for a select group of boys and girls—specifically the boys who think they are really girls … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Ethics, Feminism, Politics | 3 Comments

America’s Most Hated Bible Verses

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Matt

I’m referring to Ephesians 5 and 1 Peter 3, of course—well, half of them, anyway.  Is the apostolic instruction that wives submit to their husbands inherently abusive? Does a refusal to redact that part of the whole counsel of God … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, The Modern Church, Theological Liberalism | 8 Comments

Good Parenting is so Unfair

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Matt

It looks my wife and I had better be a little more judicious about our son’s bedtime stories. We wouldn’t want to confer disadvantage on every other child in the world. A recent episode of The Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s program … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Ethics | 2 Comments

In Defense of Offense

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Matt

I had another article up at The Federalist the other day—this time about the threat to religious liberty posed by a rainbow mob and the foolish attempts by moderates to try and make peace with that mob by accommodating it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Natural Law, Politics | 1 Comment