The Promises of Advent: Born of a Virgin
God does not combat the impending armies of Satan with might and power, but with the weakness of a babe.
Contributors
Philip Bartelt
Philip Bartelt is currently studying to obtain a Master of Divinity at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Concordia University, Irvine, studying theology, biblical languages, and philosophy. Philip is husband to his beautiful wife, Jaclyn, and father to their daughter, Anastasia.
The Church is Hidden, the Saints Concealed
Instead of defining the true church in the way of the law, Augustine approaches the issue pastorally in the way of the gospel.
Is Absolution a Sacrament?
If someone confesses their sins into my ears, I have no options but to forgive them in the name of Christ.
Grace and Lawlessness
Where Erasmus saw fear and collapse, Luther saw the never-ending comfort of Christ and his gospel.
A Look at 1 Peter 3: Baptism Now Saves You
When we read this chapter, we find that we are actually shaped by the word.
The Athanasian Creed and Its Importance
This creed is no mere squabble over words. Salvation is on the line.
Luther's Counsel for Miscarriage
They cannot know that I am already a father, but, this side of eternity, I won’t ever meet my child because of a miscarriage.
The Gospel for Lukewarm Christians
To be lukewarm is to take refuge in your own works apart from the works of God.
Living on Resurrection Time
Christ triumphantly brings about a new day, an eighth day, the first day of a new week.
Blessed is the Man Who by Faith is Saved
If sin is not “imputed” or “reckoned to” the sinner then who is it reckoned to? The good news is that it’s reckoned to God
Praying the Catechism
Caleb Keith is joined by Drs. Jim Nestingen and John Pless for a special episode recorded in Bergen Norway.