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Dr. Martin Luther once stated that the highest art form in theology is the ability to properly distinguish between the two main doctrines (teachings) of Scripture, namely, the law and the gospel. Luther believed that whoever could faithfully do so should receive recognition as a “doctor” of theology.  (There is a book compiled of Dr. C.F.W Walther’s lectures entitled, […]

We hear experts label families with relationship troubles as “dysfunctional” families.  Jesus, too, spoke of tattered and torn families and their respective relationships, when He stated (as He sent out His disciples to preach the word of God and told them what they and their hearers will expect): “Brother will hand over his brother to death, and a […]

When Jesus’ disciples once debated as to what greatness meant for the kingdom of God, Jesus taught them true greatness.  True greatness comes by sincerely and thankfully serving Jesus because of what He has done for us.  Our serving God is a reflection of our faith created by the Holy Spirit in His grace and […]

Martin Luther wrote much about the “Theology of the Cross” vs. the “Theology of Glory.”  What’s the difference?  Some falsely preach and teach that if you are truly a Christian, God will make you “successful” in life.    But sin and its suffering effect is part of living in this world.   Moreover, Jesus’ kingdom of glory is “not of this world” (John 18:36).  […]

In the book of Genesis, we repeatedly here the phrase describing what God created as “good.”  When we hear the word “good,” we often think of that as meaning, “Well…something is ok, but it’s not excellent or even perfect.”  But when God created all, it was “very good” (Genesis 1:31), meaning that it was perfect—the Fall […]

Speaking to Christian people (Joshua to Old Testament believers; Paul to believers living their respective God-given roles which reflect their acceptance of God’s word and love for Jesus; Jesus to His disciples in the gospel), God bids us to live our lives faithful to Him by what we say and do.  Obviously, we cannot do […]

In the opening three chapters of the book of Revelation, St. John penned the seven letters God sent to seven churches in the province of Asia Minor.  To one of these churches in Laodicea, we hear the Savior saying: “Look, I stand at the door and I am knocking.  If anyone hears my voice and […]

Human reason would agree that if anyone had justified cause to complain and be discouraged, it would be God’s prophet Elijah.  Wicked King Ahab of Israel, with his scheming equally evil Queen Jezebel, threatened Elijah.  Elijah faithfully proclaimed the truth of God’s word verses the king and queen’s idolatrous institution and practice of Baal worship.  The LORD though Elijah won a great victory […]

In the Fourth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer, we pray, “Give us this day our daily bread.”  Martin Luther wrote the explanation for this petition this way: What does this mean? “God surely gives daily bread without our asking, even to all the wicked, but we pray in this petition that he would lead us to […]

When God created His prized creation of Adam & Eve, the LORD stated before creating Eve, “It’s not good for the man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18).  In other words, God’s perfect world wasn’t complete without a life, soul partner for Adam.  Our loving LORD designed that these two join in marriage and reflect/share a unique […]