Reformation articles
Q&A: Do parts of the Bible teach works righteousness?
By David Scharf
The Reformation cry is grace alone, but don’t some Bible passages seem...
Fall in love with God’s Word
By Nathan Nass
As Lutherans we value Scripture, but how much time do we really...
For matchless grace
By Paul E. Zell
Nothing else we experience can compare to the grace of God the...
Please explain: Why is Holy Communion so important to confessional Lutherans?
By Joel Otto
Why is Holy Communion so important to confessional Lutherans? Since the Reformation,...
Q&A: Is Christianity the only religion that gives the certainty of heaven?
By David Scharf
Is Christianity the only religion that gives the certainty of heaven? I...
A heart captured by the gospel: Article 3
Luther learned how to think about persecution. The stories bother us. A...
A heart captured by the gospel: Article 2
When we know God has declared us righteous because of Jesus, we...
A heart captured by the gospel: Article 1
Luther stood confident not in his intellect or courage but in the...
Parent conversations: You might be a Lutheran parent if . . .
By Rob Guenther
Does anyone else feel the weight of all the serious issues we...
"What it means to be truly Lutheran" 12-part series
What it means to be truly Lutheran: Public ministers of the gospel are called to serve
By Joel Otto
Priests in the Middle Ages had two primary tasks: Correctly perform the...
What it means to be truly Lutheran: The church is believers in Jesus
By Joel Otto
In Luther’s days, there were differing views about what the church looked...
What it means to be truly Lutheran: God’s different work in two kingdoms
By Joel Otto
There has always been tension between the church and government. At various...
What it means to be truly Lutheran: Vocation: Serving God and others
By Joel Otto
Monasticism received a lot of attention from Luther and his fellow reformers....
What it means to be truly Lutheran: Faith-produced good works
By Joel Otto
One of the sharpest criticisms of Lutheran theology revolves around the subject...
What it means to be truly Lutheran: Living a life of repentance
By Joel Otto
When Martin Luther posted his Ninety-five Theses, he was seeking a debate...
Johannes Bugenhagen: Lessons from Luther’s pastor