The matter of the inerrancy of Holy Scripture is a matter of faith, not sight.
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September 1, 2023
A Compelling Truth
We are not just trying to win a debate or turn the tide of the culture in our favor. We are saying to the world, “We have something good and true and beautiful.”
August 1, 2023
For God So Loved the World
by Matthew C. Harrison “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) Why in the world would The Lutheran Witness publish an entire issue on heresies? Some might say, “For Pete’s sake! We live in a tolerant […]
May 31, 2023
We Preach Christ Crucified
The message of Christ’s crucifixion is complete folly to the world and has been ridiculed from the beginning.
May 1, 2023
Christ’s Resurrection Is Yours
In repentance and faith, Christ’s resurrection is ours, precisely on the worst of days.
March 31, 2023
Christ Crucified
The darker the world, the brighter the Gospel. The more depressing the sermon of the world is, the more precious becomes the preaching of our beloved pastors.
March 1, 2023
What It Is Like to Be President of the Synod
Love is central to our confession and doctrine! I believe that confession with all my heart.
February 1, 2023
The Comfort of Christ
Our dear pastors and workers continue to love and care for millions of God’s people.
January 1, 2023
A Real Savior for Real Sinners
We will advocate for life. We’ll march. But the greatest thing we can do is speak forgiveness in Jesus.
December 1, 2022
Dead Men Don’t Decide for Jesus
My faith in Christ, my eternal life, my Christian life from beginning to end is His doing. Dead men don’t decide. It’s all gift.
October 1, 2022
Common Questions; Essential Answers
How can confessional Lutherans claim that we have the correct teaching of Christ over against so many others?
September 1, 2022
God’s Clear, Reliable Word
The teachings of the Christian faith are, in fact, quite clear. They are found in extremely clear, uncontested biblical texts.
August 1, 2022
“I and the Father Are One”
by Matthew C. Harrison Jesus made outlandish claims about Himself, none more outrageous than that He is God in the flesh: “I and the Father are one” (John 10:30). The religious leaders repeatedly charged Jesus with blasphemy because of this. Jesus invited divine worship of Himself (John 9:35–38). Thomas, praising Jesus from his knees, called […]
June 1, 2022
Jesus! (A Sermon on Luke 2:21)
This sermon by Friedrich Wyneken on Luke 2:21 provides consolation and encouragement in times of turmoil.
May 1, 2022
Walther’s 1879 Address
In light of the Synod’s 175th anniversary, President Harrison discusses C.F.W. Walther’s theses to the first Iowa District Convention.