Evangelisk-lutherske kirker

With our American Philosophy and Religion series, Applewood reissues many primary sources published throughout American history. Through these books, scholars, interpreters, students, and non-academics alike can see the thoughts and beliefs of Americans who came before us.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

To Live With Christ translates a collection of Bo Giertz's classic devotions for those who want to explore their Christian faith and to connect God's Word in their daily lives. The devotional readings embrace the historical church-year calendar, just as Giertz did, preparing you for Sunday worship service.Each Christ-centered devotion includes a Bible reading, meditation, and a prayer. The collection points readers to the cross of Christ, offering the assurance of God's grace, love, and forgiveness, helping them draw closer to their Lord.

For fifty years, this collection has served as a devotional device for families with children ages 7-10. An editor's letter serves as a foreword, encouraging parents to attend weekly worship and to include devotions in their daily routine.Each devotion clearly articulates the message of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and offers practical examples of God's action in our lives today. Each includes a Bible verse, short reading, activity suggestion, and prayer starter. A short order of worship is included as a suggested framework for daily use as the parents lead each devotion.Also excellent for classroom use.

New historical sources shed a different light upon the teachings and actions of Lutherans under Adolf Hitler.

Lutheran Book of Prayer has assured and guided generations of Christians in their personal prayer life. This fifth edition speaks to the unique needs of contemporary Christians, and strengthens and informs readers as they go to God in prayer. Personal prayers are included for almost any life circumstance, including for morning and evening, worship, our world, our neighbors, ourselves, and the sick.Additional features:Topical index for prayersSelected psalmsNicene and Athanasian Creeds

- Continues the tradition establshed by J. H. C. Fritz and C. F. W. Walther of fine works on practical ministry- Shows pastors how to carry out ministry on the basis of confessionally Lutheran theological principles- Stories and personal experience lend immediacy to the discussion- Unique in its presentation and content

Meditations on Divine Mercy is a book of 45 prayers that Johann Gerhard wrote prior to 1612. Translated from the German by Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, this book is available for English readers to enjoy and appreciate. Additional features include a chapter on the purpose and benefits of prayer, as well as an explanation of the blessing and historic aspects of daily meditation.

Despite studying under Harnack, Holl and old Liberalism, Hermann Sasse became a prominent figure in confessional Lutheranism by the time of World War I. He was a prominent figure in the German ecumenical movement for years and untiringly advocated that real unity could only be the result of real doctrinal agreement. He had the respect of Roman Catholics, Lutherans, Anglicans and the Reformed alike. In his later years, Sasse believed that the Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod was the last hope for world confessional Lutheranism and dedicated his efforts to raising the Synod's consciousness of its worldwide significance. This collection of the writings of Hermann Sasse is comprised, with several exceptions, of materials never before published in English. This volume compiles material from 1941 through 1976, including articles, papers, essays, theses, lectures, and pastoral letters.

This is a transcript of Walther's Friday evening 'Luther Hour' lectures, delivered at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mo., from Sept. 12, 1884, to Nov. 6, 1885. This represents perhaps Walther's greatest contribution to the church. Includes a foreword by Jaroslav Pelikan.

This revision of a classic bestseller remains faithful to the invitation and command from God to pray-to share one's thoughts and words, needs and desires, with their heavenly Father; to praise, give thanks, and seek forgiveness.This book helps stimulate Christian youth in their conversations with God and provides topical prayers, including prayers for:ForgivenessPatienceGuidanceHolidaysSuccess in schoolThis book includes 87 prayers and a presentation page

This is a study on Reformed theological debates during the »Long Eighteenth Century« in Britain and New England. By »Long« a period that goes beyond 1700-1799 is in view. This examination begins just before the eighteenth century by looking at the Neonomian-Antinomian debate in the 1690s. This is followed by the Marrow Controversy in Scotland in the eighteenth century. After that, the authors address the ecclesiological debates between George Whitefield and the Erskines. The doctrine of free choice concerning Edwards and his departure from classical Reformed orthodoxy is highlighted next, followed by reflections on the Edwardseans and the atonement. Returning to Britain again, the volume provides a study on hyper-Calvinism, and on eschatological differences among key figures in the eighteenth century. More specific debates in particular Baptist circles are noted, including the battle over Sandemandianism and the Trinitarian battles fought by Andrew Fuller and others. Returning to ecclesiology, a discussion on the subscription controversy in Philadelphia in the early eighteenth century and an analysis of the debate about the nature of »revival« in New England close this volume.

Dåben er Guds gode og gratis gave - men ikke et quickfix, der kan stå alene og hjælpe os til at leve lykkeligt til vore dages ende. Efter dåben følger en opgave, som forældre og faddere skal løse. De skal fortælle dåbsbarnet om kristendommen.Sognepræst Kristine Krarup Ravn giver her sit bud på, hvordan dåbsforældre kan løse opgaven. Undervejs inddrages centrale passager fra Bibelen såvel som eksempelvis tegnefilmen Gurli Gris, Disneys Tigerdyr og Laura og Mary-bøgerne.Dåbsopgave indeholder konkrete råd til, hvordan man i børnehøjde kan gøre kristendommen til en del af dagligdagenKristine Krarup Ravn er sognepræst ved Blovstrød kirke i Nordsjælland og cand.theol. fra Københavns Universitet. Desuden har hun en tillægsuddannelse i journalistik og formidling.

Om emnet ægteskab fortæller Bibelen os: Dette rummer en stor hemmelighed - jeg sigter til Kristus og kirken. Eferserbrevet 5:32Har du et vellykket ægteskab - et, som bringer dig ægte lykke og tilfredstillelse?Eller, hvis du ikke er gift, hvad med dine venner?Derek Prince fortæller os, at et ægteskabs succes ikke afhænger af, om der er spændinger og problemer eller ej; det afhænger af, om der er etableret en relation, der kan overvinde disse spændinger og problemer. Han fortæller os, at ''nøglen til at etablere et sådant ægteskab findes i Bibelen. når bibelske sandheder bliver oprigtigt og korrekt fulgt, så virker de''I denne opmuntrende bog forklarer Derek Prince, at det er muligt, at have et succesfuldt ægteskab. Den gode nyhed er, at det kan læres.

Kingo stiller i sine salmer sin storslåede beherskelse af barokkens digtekunst i tjeneste for folkelig evangelisk-luthersk salmesang, og er dermed i lige grad beundret af litteraturelskere og taget til hjerte af det brede kirkefolk. Niels Thomsen, tidligere forstander for Præstehøjskolen, vil i sine tolkninger af 21 Kingosalmer vise, hvorledes Kingos fornemme kunst befordrer enkel evangelisk klarhed.

»Hvis nogen ville male et præcist billede af Gud, måtte det være et billede af lutter kærlighed, som var den guddommelige natur intet andet end en åben ild og lidenskabelig kærlighed, der opfyldte himmelen og jorden.« Sådan udtrykker Luther det stærke reformatoriske Gudsbillede i en prædiken i 1532. Denne tekst og en række andre helt centrale tekster bringes her, sammen med en dogmehistorisk oversigt over synet på Guds frelsesvilje. Det evangelisk-lutherske Gudsbillede står i skarp modsætning både til Zwingli og Calvin, som benægter Guds frelsesvilje. Efter rigsdagen i Augsburg i 1530 fremstår der hos de wittenbergske teologer en mere og mere klar evangelisk udvælgelseslære, hvor Guds altomfattende og universelle frelsesvilje kommer til at stå i centrum. Gud vil virkelig, at alle mennesker skal frelses og komme til tro. Derfor har det enkelte menneske lov til at regne med, at evangeliet også gælder for ham og hende.