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...
"What it means to be truly Lutheran" 12-part series
What it means to be truly Lutheran: Lord’s Supper
By Joel Otto
Teachings about the Lord’s Supper separate most of the various branches of...
What it means to be truly Lutheran: Baptism
By Joel Otto
Most American Protestant Christians have views of Baptism different from Lutherans. Some...
What it means to be truly Lutheran: The means of grace
By Joel Otto
As Martin Luther carried out his reformation, there were other reform movements...
What it means to be truly Lutheran: Faith alone
By Joel Otto
How does a person have a right to stand before God and...
What it means to be truly Lutheran: Grace alone
By Joel Otto
Grace is one of those big, beautiful Bible words. As with all...
What it means to be truly Lutheran: Original sin
By Joel Otto
“There’s a little bit of good in everyone.” “Such a cute baby...
Johannes Bugenhagen: Lessons from Luther’s pastor