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November 26, 2017
Reformers on the Marks of the Church
The Western Church, prior to the Lutheran Reformation, had been arguing about the church. Was its top instance of decision-making authority, for example, the Roman Curia or a (properly convened) council?
November 22, 2017
What is the Litany?
The Litany was in use during Luther's early years of reform, though he desired it to be sung in the Mass and the daily offices of the congregations.
November 11, 2017
Luther's Baptismal Rites
Martin Luther actually produced two different orders of baptism. The first Order of Baptism was published in 1523. It was basically a translation of the existing Latin rite into German, with a few minor changes, mainly the addition of the Flood Prayer. This order was revised in 1526, primarily by simplifying and shortening it.
October 31, 2017
20. Epitaph for Heidelberg Family: There is No Gospel but Lutheran Gospel
Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, shares interesting and important facts about the Reformation.
October 31, 2017
19. Magdeberg: Standing Against the Emperor
Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, shares interesting and important facts about the Reformation.
October 31, 2017
18. John Frederick the Magnanimous: Luther's Last Prince and Fellow Confessor
Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, shares interesting and important facts about the Reformation.
October 31, 2017
17. Wittenberg Conquered: The Defeat of John Frederick in 1547
Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, shares interesting and important facts about the Reformation.
October 31, 2017
16. The Death of Luther: A Wooden Tomb
Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, shares interesting and important facts about the Reformation.
October 31, 2017
15. The Pulpit at St. Andrews: Luther's Last Pulpit
Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, shares interesting and important facts about the Reformation.
October 31, 2017
14. The Gospel in Art: Physical Spirituality
Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, shares interesting and important facts about the Reformation.
October 31, 2017
13. Johannes Bugenhagen: A Voice Like the Sound of Angels
Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, shares interesting and important facts about the Reformation.
October 31, 2017
12. Debate: A Lectern from Wittenberg
Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, shares interesting and important facts about the Reformation.
October 31, 2017
11. Professor Luther: The Student of Scripture
Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, shares interesting and important facts about the Reformation.
October 31, 2017
10. The Cranach Bible: God's Word in Three Volumes
Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, shares interesting and important facts about the Reformation.
October 31, 2017
9. The Care of Souls: Luther's Driving Focus
Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, shares interesting and important facts about the Reformation.
October 31, 2017
8. Physician's Mask: 16th Century Plague Doctors
Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, shares interesting and important facts about the Reformation.