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The Beautiful Cross
The crucifixion, which ended with the triumphant cry, “It is finished” (Jn 19.30), was the offering of the all-sufficient sacrifice for the atonement of all sinners. The Man on the cross … more →
Taking Thoughts Captive...
The Beautiful Cross
T.C. wrote 1 month ago: The crucifixion, which ended with the triumphant cry, “It is finished” (Jn 19.30), was t … more →
Adoption and Baptism: A Real-Life Illustration
T.C. wrote 1 month ago: Last night, my son and I were enjoying our nightly ritual of reading books and bible stories before … more →
All Saints' Day?
T.C. wrote 1 month ago: For many Christians, especially those whose traditions do not observe the church calendar, the mere … more →
Walther on the Prosperity Gospel
T.C. wrote 1 month ago: Sadly, much of American Christianity is infatuated with the notion that, once I become a Christian, … more →
Bonhoeffer on Church Growth
T.C. wrote 1 month ago: I’m no expert on the theology of the Church Growth Movement (or whatever clever moniker it goe … more →
The End Times?
T.C. wrote 5 months ago: So…are we in the end times? What do you think? According to the testimony of the Word of God, … more →
Justifying Faith? Luther on the Bronze Snake...
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T.C. wrote 6 months ago: My recent post on justification by faith in Galatians has sparked some good conversation here, on Tw … more →
The God Who Uses Means, Part 2
T.C. wrote 7 months ago: My last post took a quick look at God’s providential use of means in the life of Israel during … more →
The God Who Uses Means
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T.C. wrote 8 months ago: Last night during family devotions, we studied Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness (Luke 4). … more →
A Communion Hymn--"What Is This Bread?"
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T.C. wrote 8 months ago: This Maundy Thursday we sang a new Communion hymn titled, “What Is This Bread?” (LSB 629 … more →
The Future of the Lutheran Church
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T.C. wrote 8 months ago: If the Lutheran Church has a future, it will be as the Lutheran Church. It will not be as imitation … more →
Luther on Courage and Comfort
T.C. wrote 9 months ago: Where do you turn in time of anxiety, fear, or uncertainty? The world tends to turn to their accomp … more →
The Essence of Salvation by Faith Alone
T.C. wrote 9 months ago: The Holy Scriptures undeniably describe faith as the only thing necessary for salvation. They also … more →
Still More Luther on Prayer
T.C. wrote 10 months ago: Luther and Lutherans aren’t exactly known for being bold or fervent prayer warriors, which is … more →
Luther on Faith and Works
T.C. wrote 10 months ago: Lutherans are often accused from without of being antinomian, in the pejorative sense, and teaching … more →
More Luther on Youth Ministry
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T.C. wrote 10 months ago: Martin Luther’s ideas shook up the mid-sixteenth century Roman Catholic Church, and they conti … more →
More Thoughts on Vocation
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T.C. wrote 10 months ago: As I’ve written about before here and here, one of the great contributions of the Lutheran win … more →
Luther on Living in Christ
T.C. wrote 11 months ago: There is no doubt that Martin Luther was tormented regularly by sin’s accusations against him, … more →
Luther on Hard Sayings of Scripture
T.C. wrote 11 months ago: When it comes to God’s Word and how God deals with us, we shouldn’t worry whether or not … more →
