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LCMS News

October 7, 2025

On IVF: A Lutheran Medical Perspective

Is the human embryo a human being? If so, how should we treat our youngest and most vulnerable neighbor?

October 2, 2025

CUS hands out $600K in church work scholarships

The funds go directly to the student’s school account and may be used to cover tuition, room and board, supplies, daily expenses, or other school-related needs.

October 2, 2025

Pastoral Ministry: What Does This Mean?

Good works are actions in accordance with God’s will, taken by the Christian not from fear of punishment or for worldly gain, but as an intrinsic part of the Holy Spirit’s work of sanctification.

October 2, 2025

Good Works: What Does This Mean?

Good works are actions in accordance with God’s will, taken by the Christian not from fear of punishment or for worldly gain, but as an intrinsic part of the Holy Spirit’s work of sanctification.

October 2, 2025

Inspiration: What Does This Mean?

Inspiration is God’s divine action whereby the Holy Spirit breathed into the biblical authors not only the ideas but the very words of Holy Scripture.

October 1, 2025

Grace: What Does This Mean?

Grace is God’s undeserved, free gift of mercy and forgiveness to sinners, by which He declares them righteous solely on account of the works and merit of Christ.