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.
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Ryan Couch
Ryan Couch
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Getting Over your Pride

Pride builds identities that leave no room for grace.
Blessed Beggars
Heather Schulz
Heather Schulz
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Blessed Beggars

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

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The True and Better Naboth

When we — sinful, reprehensible we — become the enforcers of justice, we never bring about true justice. We either go too far or not far enough.
Pete Lange
Pete Lange
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Our One Foundation

Jesus came from the heights of heaven above to the depths of earth below to rescue and redeem his long-lost love.
Magnus Persson
Magnus Persson
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The De-formation of the Church and the Need for Re-formation

The church’s reformation is not about fragmentation, but a way forward to unity around that which is central to the church, around Christ and him crucified.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
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Erasmus versus Luther - Bound to Be Free, Part 7

Luther understood when the Word of God came it did not offer sinners a choice.
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Bradley Gray
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The Mystery of Faith

The Son of God is still God the Son in the Incarnation.
Valerie Thur
Valerie Thur
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Martha: Herald of the Gospel

Martha’s pain is not met by a to-do list. Jesus’ reply is not that she should try harder or change her behavior
Kyle G. Jones
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The Bible and How to Read It - Part 3: How Do I Understand It?

We must be careful in how we use Bible verses to establish Scriptural truth both to others and to ourselves.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
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Mary: When Gabriel was Frightened by Mary

Grace does not emancipate us from any requirement of obedience. Rather, grace allows Jesus to be obedient on our behalf that the righteous demands of the law can be fulfilled.
Bror Erickson
Bror Erickson
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So I Can Just Do Whatever I Want?

There are plenty of reasons why you do not already do whatever you want out of fear of the law, and you will find these reasons persist and remain long after the gospel has its way with you.
Kevin Hale
Kevin Hale
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God's Plan for Your Life: Reflections on Jeremiah 29

God has in fact executed his plans for his people, plans of peace (probably a better translation than welfare), a future, and a hope in Jesus Christ.
Gretchen Ronnevik
Gretchen Ronnevik
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Good Words, Bad Words

The goal of language in the mouth of a Christian isn’t to hold power for ourselves but to give it.
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Preaching the Apologetic Edge of the Deity of Christ

Preaching is the first line of defense and catechetical offensive against these corrosive falsehoods.
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