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Read more about the article One for all

One for all

  • Post author:Stephen G. Helwig
  • Post published:2023/02/24
  • Post category:00spotlight-topslider/FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

“You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish” (John 11:49,50). “It is better for you…

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Read more about the article Please explain: Why is Holy Communion so important to confessional Lutherans?

Please explain: Why is Holy Communion so important to confessional Lutherans?

  • Post author:Joel Otto
  • Post published:2022/09/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Why is Holy Communion so important to confessional Lutherans? Since the Reformation, no teaching has caused more division than the teaching of the Lord’s Supper. Today, it continues to separate…

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Read more about the article Please explain: If Jesus is the Good Shepherd, how can he also be the Lamb of God?

Please explain: If Jesus is the Good Shepherd, how can he also be the Lamb of God?

  • Post author:Thomas Jeske
  • Post published:2022/04/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

A shepherd with a flock of sheep is a familiar and friendly scene. Jesus himself uses words dear to every believer: “I am the Good Shepherd.” We treasure that truth…

Continue ReadingPlease explain: If Jesus is the Good Shepherd, how can he also be the Lamb of God?
Read more about the article Serving their Lord faithfully

Serving their Lord faithfully

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2020/04/29
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

They’ve been referred to as “a model of can-do blindness”—and those who know Sue and Larry Povinelli would certainly agree with that description. Sue, a federal government employee, and Larry,…

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Read more about the article Easter is life

Easter is life

  • Post author:Joshua Stahmann   
  • Post published:2020/03/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Easter brings us victory over death and gives us new life. Joshua E. Stahmann The young man across the table from me was in tears. There was no doubting the…

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