Q&A: If people go to hell, isn’t it their fault because God gave them free will and they rejected him?
If people go to hell, isn’t it their fault because God gave them free will and they rejected him? Free will a misnomer The use of free will is a…
Parent conversations: How can we help young adults stay engaged in the church?
The statistics on church membership for young adults are depressing. Is there anything we can do to stem the tide of those who are dropping out of our churches in…
Confessions of faith: Jack and Cathie Dearing
After retiring, a couple discovers a church where Martin Luther’s reformed teachings preside and Jesus’ free and all-encompassing grace is preached. During their working years, Jack and Cathie Dearing moved…
New Bible readings start this month
Forward in Christ (FIC) is offering its readers two new sets of daily Bible readings for 2022. In February, readers can enjoy selections from the book of Galatians in a…
Every day with Galatians
Walk through the book of Galatians in 29 days with this set of Bible readings. First read the highlighted Bible verses. Then consider the additional commentary that is included from…
A heart captured by the gospel: Article 3
Luther learned how to think about persecution. The stories bother us. A Christian speaks the truth of God’s Word in a respectful way, and yet people condemn her on social…
A heart captured by the gospel: Article 2
When we know God has declared us righteous because of Jesus, we are consumed by a desire to share that truth. On April 17, 1521, Martin Luther stood before the…
A heart captured by the gospel: Article 1
Luther stood confident not in his intellect or courage but in the righteousness of Christ. Five hundred years ago, on April 18, 1521, Martin Luther took a stand. At the emperor’s…
What it means to be truly Lutheran: Public ministers of the gospel are called to serve
Priests in the Middle Ages had two primary tasks: Correctly perform the sacraments of the church to earn God’s grace on behalf of the people and listen to confession. The…