Lutheranism
John L. Hoh, Jr.
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Book Review: Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions
COncordia Publishing House just issued a reader's version of the "Book of Concord." The "Book of Concord" is the collection of Lutheran confessions. This is truly a masterpiece as a book, complete with colorplates and woodcut reproductions, especially the woodcuts used in the original publishing of Luther's "Small Catechism."
The Watchman’s Job Description
The sermon I preached on 4 September 2005. The text was Matthew 18:15-20, the section on church discipline.
Book Review: Reading God’s World
A book review of "Reading God's World," a collection of essays written by Lutheran scientists. These essays focus on faith and vocation and that being a scientist and being a Christian is compatible.
Luther's Tragic Mistake: Part Thirty-One
Luther concludes his tract by highlighting where Jews have been expelled and trying to contrast Christian actions and attitudes with alleged Jewish actions and attitudes. However, how much different is it to expell a race of people that to speak against a race of people?
Luther's Tragic Mistake: Part Thirty
Luther seems to be writing both from personal experience and also from anecdotal "evidence" of the malice of Jews. Which is which, though? And how much is true? That's the question. It is sad that hearsay might have been behind such venomous words that have reverberated for centuries.
Luther's Tragic Mistake: Part Twenty-Nine
Luther continues by enumerating what he claims are lies by the Jews. Is it just me, or is Luther possibly so upset that his numbering is off? I read sixth lie followed by eighth lie and I cannot find a seventh lie.
Luther's Tragic Mistake: Part Twenty-Eight
Luther again uses his linguistic skills in the interpretation of the Daniel passage, teaching his readers some Hebrew usage and comparing it to the Latin and German. He also uses a put-down you've probably never heard: "Go plant a kiss of peace on a sow's rump."
Luther's Tragic Mistake: Part Twenty-Seven
Luther writes about Daniel's prophecy on the 70 weeks and gives his interpretation and the Talmudic interpretation. Today this passage from Daniel has taken on significance among Christians who profess belief in the Millenialism.
Luther's Tragic Mistake: Part Twenty-Six
Luther recalls the history of Israel and the false Messiahs. Luther points out that the Jews understood the prophecy found in Daniel as many claiming to be the Messiah were found in Jesus' day. The difference? Jesus performed miracles proving he had the power of Gos and fulfilled all the Old ...
Luther's Tragic Mistake: Part Twenty-Five
The temple is seen as a testament to the Messiah. Since the temple was leveled, with the rest of Jerusalem, in 70 AD it has not been rebuild. A Muslim mosque sits on the site today, with no sign that it will be given up any time soon. The splendor of ...