God is a jealous God. But isn’t jealousy bad? When it is for what is not ours—we sin in wanting what the Lord has not given to us. That is something of which every sinner is guilt. But we should care about what is ours and is given to us—to guard and keep it safe. […]
From the orthodox, theological point of view the secular person is not less religious, but has distanced himself from the public proclamation of the Word and has become his own pastor (and church) most likely. If one’s desired expression of Christianity desired does not fit any existing church, it is faulty and quite personal. The […]
Instead of treating CUAA as some sort of national treasure, every Concordia should be subjected to a critical assessment—does the school glorify the Lord Jesus and honor Him by correct doctrine and practice? Is a school producing orthodox Christians and servants of the church, or it is it merely aping the secular schools, at great […]
Martin Barlau There are some obvious lessons that we can learn from the story of Cain and Abel. But there are also some deeper and more profound lessons there for us. So let’s see what we can learn from Cain and Abel, to guide us in our life with God. “God IS love.” I John […]
Rev. Daniel Fleischer I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. This pledge dates to 1892. It was first spoken in a school in October of that year. It was officially recognized by […]
Robert Preus 1. Definition of the TermThe most important theological issue facing our Synod today centers in the use of the historical-critical method. The question is: May a genuine Lutheran who believes that the sacred Scriptures are the very Word of God and who is committed totally to the doctrine of the Lutheran Confessions use […]
Roger Kovaciny I spent some sabbatical time in a theological library on Cape Cod. The most interesting thing I found was an unpublished dissertation on the subject of this essay. The holy ministry is a calling, but it is also a profession–much more than a job. But we should distinguish the Christian ministry from, say, […]
Pastor Andrew Preus It has been fifty years since February 19, 1974, the day the majority of the faculty and students of Concordia Seminary staged the famous walkout. It was a protest surrounding the suspension of Dr. John Tietjen from the presidency of the seminary. Almost all the faculty, with the exception of five, left […]
1 Cor. 9:16–27 We can learn a little bit from sports. Not a lot, since made-up games have no lasting meaning, but God inspired St. Paul to use the illustration of the athlete who competes to win. We are to be even more dedicated and focused in our goal to remain in the faith—though our […]
How many churches turn away visitors, saying: we have enough Christians for now? Not many, that would be to deny the salvation Christ won for the world. Forgiveness is based on Christ’s accomplished work—not the particular person or their past or their attitude. God’s family is never full. Heaven does not run out of room. […]
