God takes your sin very seriously, that it would be forgiven in Christ. The more seriously we take our sin, the more we cling to Christ, our Savior.
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January 31, 2025
A Kingdom Not of This World: The Church Is Both Hidden and Manifest
We know where the kingdom of God is on this earth: where the Word of God is preached and Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are administered.
January 1, 2025
The Home: A Kingdom of Law and Gospel
The Christian home should be a kingdom of the Law and the Gospel.
November 27, 2024
From President Harrison: Christ Heals the Conscience Torn By Abortion
I tell you, in the strong name of Jesus, your sins are forgiven.
November 1, 2024
Hold Fast the Confession
“Who do you say that I am?” When confronted by the Word of God, a confession is required.
October 1, 2024
‘Not to Depart … a Finger’s Breadth’: Unconditional Subscription to the ‘Book of Concord’
We subscribe to the Confessions because they are a faithful exposition of God’s Word, not just insofar as they contain the Word of God.
September 1, 2024
Give Me ‘Book of Concord’ Lutheranism
Sound, pure, biblical doctrine is always aimed at the repentance and forgiveness and strengthening of poor sinners like you and me.
August 1, 2024
Now Is the Time: The Gift and Opportunity of Lutheran Education
The fact that the LCMS is still here confessing the inerrant Scriptures is due in large part to our Lord’s mercy in preserving our schools.
May 31, 2024
The Collection: Christ’s Mercy in Action
From the time of Paul in Acts, we see the church caring for the needs of its people.
May 2, 2024
The Diptych: A Guide for Prayer
The beneficial, surprising art of keeping a prayer list — whether on an ancient wax tablet or on sticky notes.
April 1, 2024
His Resurrection Is Mine
To the extent that our preaching today is devoid of the resurrection, it too is in vain.
March 1, 2024
Hermann Sasse on Christian Hope
Hermann Sasse explains why faith and hope belong together: Both are bound to history.
February 1, 2024
Excerpts from “A Statement of Scriptural and Confessional Principles”
This document endures as a confessional testimony against historical criticism of the Bible.
January 1, 2024
Filled to Overflowing
Faith is the “sack” that receives and holds the gift of the Gospel.
December 1, 2023
Seize It and Hold It Fast!
Luther described the course of the Gospel as a “passing rain shower.” Is it passing away from us?
November 1, 2023
Hermann Sasse on Truth
This timeless piece, written during the rise of the Hitler regime in 1936, has much for us to ponder in our day and about ourselves.