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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."
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Thy Strong Word: The Efficacy of the Word in the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions
Richard Futrell has submitted many pieces for "Praise Today." He submitted this review of "Thy Strong Word" which was written and published by Dr. Gregory Jackson. I appreciate Mr. Futrell's insights and review of this book.
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A Brief History Of The Evangelical Lutheran Synod, Part 2
Part two of the history of the Evangelical Synod, including endnotes and bibliography for the two parts.
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Joint Declaration: Preamble
A study of the Preamble to the <I>Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification.</I>
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Apology Parts 31-37: Commentary
This is my commentary on the final articles of the Apology to the Augsburg Confession. Topics the Melanchthon discusses are the Mass, Masses for the Dead, Monastic Vows, Ecclesiastical Power, and Traditions. Melanchthon continuously asserts that we are "saved by faith, not by works of the Law."
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News Release
A news release on the chalice Martin Luther gave to his sister for her wedding. This chalice is to be used for the 160th anniversary of the oldest Lutheran church in Wisconsin.
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"We will resist..."
The following is a statement of protest and dissent regarding the Lutheran-Roman Catholic Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification (JDDJ). It is issued by 14 Lutheran theological professors from Germany, America, Norway, and Denmark. Haben Sie Fragen? Bitte, schreib Holger Sonntag.
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Why We Left Lutheranism--They Walk By a Man-made Creed
Is the catechism a man-made creed? If so, is it wrong to use it? What is a creed? Are any NOT "man-made?" Study this issue as I continue to refute Claude A. Guild's assertion that the Lutheran Church is not Christian.
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Sermon on the Augsburg Confession
Rev. Verlyn Dobberstein (Lake Geneva, Wisconsin) preached this sermon on June 25, 2000, on the commemoration of the Augsburg Confession. It brilliantly summarizes the Confession which the Lutheran Church stands on and has fought over. Many thanks to Rev. Dobberstein for sharing this sermon.
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Synod President A.L. Barry dies in Orlando hospital
The Rev. Dr. A.L. Barry, who had served since 1992 as president of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, died at at 10:15 p.m. March 23 in an Orlando, Fla., hospital. As a service to a Lutherans, and documenting Lutheran history, I have recorded the LCMS press release here.
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The General Synod
The Pennsylvania Synod helped form the first loose coalition of synods with the formation of the General Synod. The General Synod would ministries that other Lutheran groups would emulate in coming years. The General Synod also had to struggle with language in the New World.
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Overview of American Lutheran Synods
This is an introduction into an overview of the Lutheran synods in America. Included is a timeline of Lutheran synod history in America.
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The Diet at Augsburg
A look at the Diet at Augsburg from which emerged the Lutheran confessions the Augsburg Confession and the Apology to the Augsburg Confession. Why was this Diet called, what were the threats and issues, and what resolution came from the Diet?
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The Evangelical Lutheran Synod Of Australia: A Brief History (1)
A brief history of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Australia, starting with the first Lutheran immigrants to Australia. Written by Rev. Kenneth Fischer and supplied by Rev. Peter Prange.
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