Post-Denominational Lutheranism
By John W. Hoyum
03/20/26
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Post-Denominational Lutheranism

One great thing about our post-denominational age is that it has opened up opportunities to make common cause with other Lutherans who, despite their differences and eccentricities, can agree on some of the most important things.
Getting Over your Pride
Ryan Couch
Ryan Couch
03/19/26

Getting Over your Pride

Pride builds identities that leave no room for grace.
Blessed Beggars
Heather Schulz
Heather Schulz
03/18/26

Blessed Beggars

We can willingly admit the fact that we're just like tax collectors and thieves.

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John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
12/28/22

Christ Deep in the Flesh

That great truth of creedal Christianity – that God is man in Christ – is not set forth for our speculative enjoyment.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
12/16/22

I am the Lord's Servant

Rejoice with Mary as she would rejoice with you. Be blessed, like her, with humility from God, so that you may serve joyfully and willingly wherever and in whatever role God has placed you.
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
12/14/22

Finding the Catholic Luther: A Review of Martin Luther and the Rule of Faith by Todd Hains

Hains offers a novel yet simple contention: Luther is most catholic where he is boldest.
John T. Pless
John T. Pless
11/20/22

Heads Up: A Primer from Luther for Advent Preaching

Whatever else may be said of Advent, it is above all devoted to making Christ known as the Lord who condescends to come as Brother to and Savior of sinners.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
11/19/22

Epistle: Romans 13: (8-10)11-14 (Advent 1: Series A)

For Christians, Advent is the time when the Church patiently prepares for the coming of the Great King, Jesus the Christ.
Bob Sundquist
Bob Sundquist
11/19/22

Old Testament: Isaiah 2:1-5 (Advent 1: Series A)

The Church stands firm on the word of promise that Christ will one day return to change what we know by faith into sight.
Haroldo Camacho
Haroldo Camacho
11/15/22

Your Son Died, You Owe Nothing

We live again, not so that we will now pay our debt, but to proclaim that we live because our debt was paid!
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
11/14/22

A Life Hidden in Christ

You are a child of God. You’re blameless, holy, perfect, and righteous. Don’t feel that way? Too bad. God is greater than your heart.
Steve Kruschel
Steve Kruschel
11/01/22

John of Ragusa: Prometheus of the Reformation

If a key part of the Reformation was placing God’s Word back into the hands of the people in a clear, understandable way, then John of Ragusa can be called a “Prometheus” in his own right.
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
10/31/22

Why You Should Know About the Reformation

When the Reformers read the Bible (especially when studied in the original languages), they found a God who was gracious and merciful for the sake of Christ.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
10/30/22

Epistle: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8, 13-17 (Pentecost 22: Series C)

Whatever else may be said about the Last Day it consists of these two inseparable things: Christ’s coming and His kingdom people being gathered to Him.
Bob Sundquist
Bob Sundquist
10/30/22

Old Testament: Exodus 3:1-15 (Pentecost 22: Series C)

The name of God invites us on a journey to see how God will remain present with his people, listen to their cries for salvation, know their sufferings in such an intimate way so as to incarnate them in Christ.
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