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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Martin Luther
Martin Luther
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Fearless Thomas Apart From Christ

Thomas is an illustration of the power of Christ’s resurrection.
1517 Publishing
1517 Publishing
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A Q&A for "A Shepherd's Letter"

History won’t judge us, Jesus will. We already have his judgment. He gave it to us from the cross, where he acquitted us with his death.
Robert Kolb
Robert Kolb
04/16/22

Resurrection Realism

The gospel of Jesus’ coming out of death and the tomb alive so that we might be restored to our identity as God’s children establishes the most enduring reality there is.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
04/14/22

You Are Bloody Forgiven

Today, Maundy Thursday, we receive the feast of Christ’s true body and blood for us, for the forgiveness of our sins. All of them.
John T. Pless
John T. Pless
04/10/22

Maundy Thursday Preaching

On this Maundy Thursday, in particular, let the “for you” of Christ’s gifts dominate.
Martin Luther
Martin Luther
04/08/22

Behold Your King

Great things are contained in these seemingly unimportant words: "Behold, your king." Such boundless gifts are brought by this poor and despised king.
Martin Luther
Martin Luther
04/01/22

The Greatness of the Gospel

All human wisdom, righteousness, and holiness are made futile in that which belongs to God’s kingdom.
John Bortulin
John Bortulin
03/28/22

The Lord’s Crumbs

When you are stripped down to nothing, desperate, lowly, you will again know what she knows: the crumbs are enough, Jesus is enough, for you.
Robert Kolb
Robert Kolb
03/19/22

Proclaiming Justification as Incorporation into Christ‘s Family

Belonging to Christ means we have a place where we fit, a resting place where we are at peace because we know our Lord accepts us as His own.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
03/18/22

The Stupid Monk at The Diet at Worms (Part 4)

Theologians of glory searched for God everywhere except the Cross of Christ.
Sarah Crowder
Sarah Crowder
03/16/22

The Coronation of Edward VI

Edward's goal of teaching his people to know the scriptures and to believe that their salvation depended on Christ is also essential for us today.
John T. Pless
John T. Pless
03/13/22

Preaching Law and Gospel: Repentance and Faith from the Penitential Psalms in Lent

Luther recognized that in the penitential psalms, God gives us the words to cry out to Him in our distress, lament our sins, and confess trust in the promise of His righteousness in which alone is our sure and certain hope.
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