One aha after another
Epiphany means a sudden realization or revelation. As Christians, we continue to have epiphanies as we study God’s Word. When people speak of having an “aha!” moment, they mean they…
Q&A: Do Lutherans take the Bible literally and teach millennialism?
Someone told me that Lutherans don’t take the Bible literally, which is why we don’t teach millennialism, that is, Christ’s thousand-year reign with his believers on earth, as found in…
God’s solid foundation
The early church leaders built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets. When the apostle John died, the Christian church entered a new era. As news of John’s passing…
President’s message: The end of the story
The apostle John was nearing the end of his life. He had been a pastor in Asia Minor—modern-day Turkey—but was now living in exile on the Greek island of Patmos.…
A thought: The Bible still matters
The Bible is God’s revelation. It’s not speculation. God’s revelation focuses on one person—Jesus Christ. Many have asked why an itinerant preacher two thousand years ago is important to us…
I just had an epiphany!
Coming between Christmas and Lent, Epiphany has an important message for us. Samuel C. Degner In everyday English, an epiphany is a revelation or an insight. For example, a woman…