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In short, concise chapters, author Richard Eyer guides readers through the process of making ethical decisions from a Law/Gospel perspective. Eyer's easy-to-read style helps readers focus on the issues that confront people in this modern, high-tech age, including reproductive technology and end-of-life issues. In the course of the discussion, Eyer presents biblical and Gospel insights into living as God's holy people, redeemed in Christ.

This one-year curriculum follows the 1991 edition of Luther's Small Catechism with Explanation and can be augmented with the junior high minicourse, Charting the Course.The Teacher Guide provides easy-to teach lessons and reproducible test questions with answers. 40 sessions.

When asked to offer a prayer in public many Christians find themselves at a loss for words, fearful of what to say and how to say it. This helpful guide will help Christian feel confident in such situations and encourages them to organize their prayers around the letters PRAY: praise, remember, ask and yield.

Ewald Plass, long time professor at a Lutheran college, devoted his life to introducing laypeople and clergy alike to Martin Luther, a man's whose writings he thoroughly studied and read, in the original language. His great work, What Luther Says remains in print to this day as the most outstanding and thorough collection of the wit and wisdom of Martin Luther. This volume offers a storehouse of information about Luther, about those with whom he worked and struggled during the tumultuous years of the Reformation. In this popularly, though quite thorough book, Plass presents Luther's attitudes on many aspects of life, while demonstrating Luther's one overriding passion that animated everything he did: the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Let Ewald Plass introduce you to Martin Luther.

Dr. John Klotz, Ph.D. in Biology, was a noted Lutheran pastor, theologian and student of the sciences. Dr. Klotz was one of the first Lutheran pastors in the Missouri Synod to obtain an advanced degree in the sciences precisely for the sake of being able to engage in intelligent conversation and analysis of the modern sciences, informed by a profound commitment to God's Word and the Lutheran Confessions. He earned his Ph.D. in Genetics and pursued additional post-doctoral studies in the sciences. He was a life-long time instructor and professor at Lutheran universities and seminaries. His particular specialties and fields of interest included: biology, zoology, botany, biophysics, bioethics, and ecology. He was a staunch defender of orthodox Lutheranism's view of the sciences and issues concerning the Biblical text during a tumultuous time in the history of the Missouri Synod. The point of this view of this book is to challenge the common thinking among many scientists that the evidence supports Darwin's theories about the origins of life. Though an older work, it is is all the more remarkable that long after Dr. Klotz wrote this book there would be so many developments that have proven challenging to the even the most fundamental assumptions of Darwinism.

Mormonism is one of the most misunderstood and misinterpreted religions on the planet. As Christians, we tend to pass harsher judgement on this group of people primarily because Mormons consider themselves to be Christian. Pastors, teachers, and even those who simply have Mormon friends will find this book helpful in their quest to witness to Mormons more effectively. By understanding the biblical distortions that Mormonism places in the minds of its followers, we can all be more effective soldiers of God.

This book is written for the lay reader, offering a view of Luther from the perspective of both Lutherans and non-Lutherans.

The Doctrine of Faith is invaluable for understanding the theological dimension of today's ecumenical dialogues. Beck takes you back to the sixteenth century for painstaking and incisive exegesis of the doctrine of justification by grace through faith for Christ's sake. His careful analysis is based on the historical source documents and Melanchthon's finished confession itself. He compares the Augsburg Confession to modern ecumenical dialogs.

A collection of Walther's letters to various persons, from church officials to loved ones and hurting Christians seeking his pastoral wisdom. The personal warmth, depth and profound Lutheran spirituality of Dr. Walther comes through clearly in these letters. The letters in this volume deal with unity and fellowship, a congregation's relationship to the Synod, about the church in conflict, about the Pastoral Office, about problems in congregational life, about membership in secret-societies and lodges, and letters of personal sorry and joy.

David Ludwig offers a new and hopeful perspective on conflict and family relations. He illustrates how different styles of communication between husband and wife, parent and child, affect the spirit of a the family. This book helps you understand how differences among family members can be a positive source for growth and understanding your own family better.

Charges of forgery, heresy, legalism, and immorality turn on the question of whether Martin Luther taught a third use of the Law for the Christian life. For the past sixty years, well-meaning scholars believed they settled the question-with dire consequences.Friends of the Law sets forth a completely new body of evidence that shows how little Luther's teaching was understood. This new book looks at the doctrine of the Law and invites a new consensus that could change the way Christians view the Reformation and even their daily walk with God.Containsdata tablestranslations of passages not available in Englishappendicesbibliography on Law and Gospel

This book is a historical study of Africian American Christians who choose to stay within white denominations. Four key objectives are covered, first to propose an alternative framework for the study of black Lutheranism, second this book will trace the development of black Lutheranism beginning with the middle of the 17th century, third it examine the development of black Lutheranism in the larger social context in which it occurred, and finally identifies the strategies Lutherans have used in working with black people.

This unique volume offers a handbook for busy pastor, student or interested layperson to better understand the use of Christian art and the history of its use in Lutheranism since the time of the Reformation. The author states in the introduction to the book: "The Lutheran Church was never an enemy of the art, neither the fine arts nor industrialized arts. . . . The Lutheran Church, to confess its faith did not hesitate to enlist the aid of pure and beautiful art forms, not only in the harmonies of poetry and music, but also in archictecture, sculpture, painting, bronze work, wood-carving, and embroidery." This book concerns itself chiefly with church architecture, but necessarily also discusses the place of the fine arts in the construction and use of spaces consecrated to the worship of the One True God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, where God's people are gathered to receive His gifts of grace and mercy through His Holy Word and the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar.

Though perhaps the most common practice of all those who claim to be religious, prayer is often misunderstood, used incorrectly, or avoided for fear of doing it wrong, or unbelief that praying has any purpose or result. This little book walks through the reader through an examination of common beliefs about prayer, what the Bible teaches us about prayer, and how we can, and should, pray in a manner that is faithful to God's Word and based on God's Word and promises associated with prayer.

Day by day, minute by minute, those who are struggling with the hurt of divorce need help grasping the reality of a healing God who is still in their lives, still for them. Constant emotional, physical, and mental struggles are a daily occurrence. This book points those in need of comfort, support and encouragement to the source of light and hope in any situation....the Lord Himself.

(11 sessions) Behind the historical details and the epic battles recorded in the Book of Joshua lies a covenant of grace, God's promise that He made with Abraham and his descendents forever. Although covering a time span of only about thirty years, the Book of Joshua points forward in time to another Joshua-Jesus of Nazareth-who's coming is significant forever. In both rite and event, Joshua both anticipates the fulfillment of Abraham's promise in Christ. In this study you will learn:¿the importance of the land promised to Abraham and its connection to and fulfillment in the coming Messiah;¿the seriousness of sin as exemplified by the destruction of the great city of Jericho and of the inhabitants of Canaan;¿the sweetness of God's grace as shown to those finding sanctuary in the cities of refuge and especially to Rahab and her family.

Dare to Be Different in the New Life Bible study series offers encouragement and practical suggestions for those who desire to be more faithful in their life of confessing Christ. This six-session study includes: No-Threat ChristiansOnly a ChristianNo Contest-Wielding the SwordKnow Your EnemyAn Attitude of GratitudeThe World Has ChangedMission, Values, and Vision

A down-to-earth resource to help teachers build strategies for their student's faith development. Offers suggestions for preparing age-appropriate lessons and activities.

This book offers a translation of two of Luther's most important treatises concerning education To the Mayors and Alderman of the Cities of Germany on Behalf of Christian Schools and A Sermon on the Duty of Parents to Send their Children to School. The author, Professor Painter, offers historical context for the treatises and a discussion of the role of the Reformation in bringing forward a renewal of educational method and philosophy, that continues to influence educational theories and methods to this day.

A commentary on 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon by Victor A. Bartling.

A classic Lutheran work of personal devotion and spirituality, this volume is translation from the original Norwegian of N.J. Laache's collection of readings from the Scripture with meditations for every day, based on the historic one-year lectionary, through the Church Year, beginning with the first Sunday in Advent. There are prayers for evening and morning at the end of the book to assist families and individuals in their daily devotions. N. J. Laache was a widely read and beloved Norwegian Lutheran pastor.

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.

The fourth in a series of six volumes offering new translations of selected writings from C.F.W. Walther. This volume offers a translation of a number of Walther's significant convention essays, through which he taught, encouraged and strengthened The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

The second in a series of six volumes offering new translations of selected writings from C.F.W. Walther. This volume offers a translation of a number of Walther's sermons. Walther was a powerful and beloved preacher.

The fifth volume in a series of six volumes offering new translations of selected writings from C.F.W. Walther. This volume offers a condensed version of two of Walther's most important essays The Voice of our Church on the Question of Church and Ministry and The Proper Form of an Evangelical Lutheran Local Congregation Independent of the State.

The sixth in a series of volumes offering new translations of selected writings from C.F.W. Walther. This volume offers a translation of a number of Walther's letter. Walther wrote, literally, thousands of letters to people across the country and aroundt he world in his various capacities: pastor, theologian, seminary professor and president, church president, friend and brother in Christ. This collection offers insight into the deeply pastoral nature of Walther's approach to all and any issues.

The third in a series of six volumes offering new translations of selected writings from C.F.W. Walther. This volume offers a translation of a number of Walther's significant articles in the Synod's theological journal, which he had founded, titled, "Lehre und Wehre" meaning "doctrine and defense."