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Read more about the article What it means to be truly Lutheran: The means of grace

What it means to be truly Lutheran: The means of grace

  • Post author:Joel Otto
  • Post published:2021/10/13
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As Martin Luther carried out his reformation, there were other reform movements at work throughout Europe (Anabaptists, Zwinglians, Calvinists). He was often critical of these other movement. He opposed them…

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Read more about the article What it means to be truly Lutheran: Faith alone

What it means to be truly Lutheran: Faith alone

  • Post author:Joel Otto
  • Post published:2021/10/11
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How does a person have a right to stand before God and obtain eternal life? The Bible presents two answers. Perfect obedience of all the commandments is one answer. Jesus…

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Read more about the article What it means to be truly Lutheran: Grace alone

What it means to be truly Lutheran: Grace alone

  • Post author:Joel Otto
  • Post published:2021/10/11
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Grace is one of those big, beautiful Bible words. As with all big, beautiful Bible words, while it is an immensely comforting concept, it has also been misunderstood and misapplied…

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Read more about the article What it means to be truly Lutheran: Original sin

What it means to be truly Lutheran: Original sin

  • Post author:Joel Otto
  • Post published:2021/10/06
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“There’s a little bit of good in everyone.” “Such a cute baby . . . so innocent.” “Everyone’s got the choice to be good or bad. We just have to…

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Read more about the article What it means to be truly Lutheran: The distinction between law and gospel

What it means to be truly Lutheran: The distinction between law and gospel

  • Post author:Joel Otto
  • Post published:2021/10/06
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A question asked in almost every Lutheran catechism class is: “What are the two main teachings of the Bible?” Sometimes, a student might be confused and say, “The Old and…

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Read more about the article What it means to be truly Lutheran: Scripture alone

What it means to be truly Lutheran: Scripture alone

  • Post author:Joel Otto
  • Post published:2021/10/06
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What was the Lutheran Reformation all about? Was it merely that we Lutherans don’t pray to Mary and our clergy can get married? What does it mean to be truly…

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Read more about the article Faith and the thinking Christian: Part 6: Evolution and the thoughtful Christian

Faith and the thinking Christian: Part 6: Evolution and the thoughtful Christian

  • Post author:James F. Borgwardt
  • Post published:2021/05/26
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“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5). The last…

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Read more about the article Faith and the thinking Christian: Part 5: Home field advantage

Faith and the thinking Christian: Part 5: Home field advantage

  • Post author:James F. Borgwardt
  • Post published:2021/04/25
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First and ten for the New York Giants on the 55-yard line. Wait. What?! Football fields don’t have 55-yard lines. That is, unless it’s a game in the Canadian Football…

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Read more about the article Faith and the thinking Christian: Part 4: Does faith hinder scientific discovery?

Faith and the thinking Christian: Part 4: Does faith hinder scientific discovery?

  • Post author:James F. Borgwardt
  • Post published:2021/03/25
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Back when folks wore hats and overcoats, they laid them aside when they entered a theater or restaurant. They would check their outerwear at the Coat Check so they could…

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