Justified by faith
Philip Melanchthon was a friend and co-worker of Martin Luther’s. In 1530, when Lutheran leaders were called before the Holy Roman...
Generation to Generation
In his second letter to Timothy, St. Paul writes, “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois...
Looking for God in all the wrong places
“Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the LORD” Isaiah 51:1 We sinners are always pursuing a righteousness that we...
What does "holy" mean?
Fall is just around the corner! Confirmation classes for our 7th and 8th graders will begin soon. There will be a confirmation meeting...
"You were [already] dead."
Ephesians 2 tells us that “You were dead.” This is past tense-–You were already dead in your trespasses and sins. And since you are...
Beloved,
I was recently reading through several letters that Martin Luther wrote to people who were mourning the death of a loved one. One line,...
Martin Luther's Seal (or the Luther Rose)
Martin Luther's Seal (or the Luther Rose) In 1520, Martin Luther was invited to create a personal symbol to summarize his faith. Here...
