LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison shares excerpts of an essay by Hermann Sasse (1895–1976).
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August 3, 2022
Lecakes re-elected in Atlantic District
The LCMS Atlantic District held its 61st convention July 22–23 in Albany, N.Y.
August 3, 2022
Rocky Mountain District elects Maxwell
The Rev. James Maxwell was elected to his first term as president of the LCMS Rocky Mountain District during the district’s 52nd convention, held June 9–10.
August 1, 2022
Four Accounts; One Truth
Editor’s note: In preparation for this article, you should read the four accounts of Christ’s Baptism: Matthew 3:13–17; Mark 1:9–11; Luke 3:21–22; John 1:29–34. Darkness and confusion are not in Holy Scripture. It is light to guide us (Psalm 119:105), not darkness to mislead us. It is truth to set us free (John 8:32), not […]
August 1, 2022
Breathed Out by God
God’s Word is both inspired — breathed out by God — and it is inerrant — it does not contradict itself or contain error.
August 1, 2022
Lutheran Witness: August 2022
The August issue of The Lutheran Witness defends the truth and accuracy of Scripture’s inspired testimony, under the theme “Breathed Out by God.”
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 […]
July 29, 2022
Robert Barnes: Even Death
Who gives much thought before answering, “I do, by the grace of God” to those questions during the Confirmation Rite?
July 29, 2022
Congregational Anniversaries (August 2022)
Announcements featuring special church anniversaries.
July 26, 2022
The Passive Life: God’s gifts in a frantic world
Despite centuries of technological advancements that make their lives easier, many people still seem frantically busy.
July 26, 2022
Official notice: Colloquies (Aug. 2022)
A listing of those who have completed or submitted applications for LCMS colloquies.
July 26, 2022
Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (Aug. 2022)
A listing of those who have applied or been approved for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.
