Formula of Concord

Trinity 14

September 14, 2009

Gospel: Luke 17.11-17 “He shall dwell alone; his habitation shall be outside the camp.” Thus it was written in the Law of Moses concerning the leper. He was cast out. Ostracized. Condemned to a life of solitude, as his flesh rotted away. “He shall dwell alone.” The leper is not alone in being alone. God [...]

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Marquart on Adiaphora

October 4, 2008

I was never personally close to Professor Kurt Marquart, but I loved him on account of his clear, unabashed teaching of Holy Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions. He was also a kind man with a towering intellect, wonderful sense of humor, and a genuine attitude of humility. As I’ve watched from afar the seminary evolve [...]

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FC VI, part 3 of 7

August 26, 2008

For seven days, I am publishing one part per day of Article VI in the Formula of Concord (Epitome) on the Third Use of the Law. Here is the third affirmative statement: Although believers are regenerate and renewed in the spirit of their mind, in the present life this regeneration and renewal is not complete. [...]

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FC VI, part 2 of 7

August 25, 2008

For seven days, I am publishing one part per day of Article VI in the Formula of Concord (Epitome) on the Third Use of the Law. Here is the second affirmative statement: We believe, teach, and confess that the preaching of the Law is to be encouraged diligently. This applies not only for the unbelieving [...]

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FC VI, part 1 of 7

August 24, 2008

For seven days, I will publish one part of the Formula of Concord: Epitome, Article VI, the Third Use of the Law. Here is the first affirmative statement: We believe, teach, and confess that, even though people who are truly believing in Christ and truly converted to God have been freed and exempted from the [...]

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"These works are done by believers"

August 23, 2008

There is a growing problem of antinomianism in contemporary Lutheranism. Rev. Paul McCain had a brief post about this on his blog, and we’ve commented on it here as well. “Christ does all good works through me,” they will say – and accuse you of false doctrine if you preach that the Christian does (and [...]

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