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Divine Kingdom, Holy Order: The Political Writings Of Martin Luther. By Jarrett A. Carty, Paul Robinson
Divine Kingdom, Holy Order: The Political Writings Of Martin Luther. By Jarrett A. Carty, Paul Robinson
Concordia Journal
Carty has collected the texts from Luther’s Works that touch significantly on topics such as law, government, authority, and war.
1–3 John. Concordia Commentary Series. By Bruce G. Schuchard, Robert Yarbrough
1–3 John. Concordia Commentary Series. By Bruce G. Schuchard, Robert Yarbrough
Concordia Journal
The commentary will prove particularly valuable to seminary students seeking to get a feel for these epistles’ message in light of ongoing scholarly discussion.
Epiphany 4 • Micah 6:1–8 • February 2, 2014, William Carr Jr.
Epiphany 4 • Micah 6:1–8 • February 2, 2014, William Carr Jr.
Concordia Journal
We are the beneficiaries of God’s new and, indeed, greater paradigm, Christ.
Epiphany 3 • Isaiah 9:1–4 • January 26, 2014, Quentin Wesselschmidt
Epiphany 3 • Isaiah 9:1–4 • January 26, 2014, Quentin Wesselschmidt
Concordia Journal
The unrepented sins of Israel received their due; so the sins of our age will not go unpunished by God unless people confess their sins and cast themselves upon the mercy of God that is offered in Christ Jesus.
Baptism Of Our Lord • Isaiah 42:1–7 • January 12, 2014, Thomas Manteufel
Baptism Of Our Lord • Isaiah 42:1–7 • January 12, 2014, Thomas Manteufel
Concordia Journal
Through the baptismal covenant, we are united with Christ and receive his blessings.
Epiphany 2 • Isaiah 49:1–7 • January 19, 2014, Erik Herrmann
Epiphany 2 • Isaiah 49:1–7 • January 19, 2014, Erik Herrmann
Concordia Journal
This is the great epiphany—the mystery hidden for ages but now revealed, the surprising “new thing” of God’s salvation!
Epiphany • Isaiah 60:1–6 • January 5, 2014, Leopoldo Sánchez
Epiphany • Isaiah 60:1–6 • January 5, 2014, Leopoldo Sánchez
Concordia Journal
Who are those in our neighborhood who have yet to be drafted into Jesus, the new Israel, brought into the light of the Lord, so that they too may be saved and worship him?
Christmas 1 • Isaiah 63:7–14 • December 29, 2013, Joel Biermann
Christmas 1 • Isaiah 63:7–14 • December 29, 2013, Joel Biermann
Concordia Journal
Deluded by the illusion of self-mastery and bolstered by the culture’s eager affirmation of the supremacy of the individual, autonomous man is as resistant to the incursion of a new ruler as was Herod of Jerusalem.
Advent 4 • Isaiah 7:10–17 • December 22, 2013, Wally Becker
Advent 4 • Isaiah 7:10–17 • December 22, 2013, Wally Becker
Concordia Journal
The sign of Immanuel is a sign of hope and promise, of grace and mercy, for Jesus has come to be with us, with forgiveness, life, and salvation.
Advent 3 • Isaiah 35:1–10 • December 15, 2013, Jeffrey Gibbs
Advent 3 • Isaiah 35:1–10 • December 15, 2013, Jeffrey Gibbs
Concordia Journal
Isaiah 35 is fulfilled in Christ yet the power of evil, the desert’s hold of death, continues to exert its influence as Christians await the final and full manifestation of Yahweh’s glory, promised in the text.
Advent 2 • Isaiah 11:1–10 • December 8, 2013, Francis Rossow
Advent 2 • Isaiah 11:1–10 • December 8, 2013, Francis Rossow
Concordia Journal
We are thankful to the Lion of Judah for “sharing our fare,” for eating “straw like the ox.” Because he did so, we now enjoy eternal peace with him, just like the peace pictured between the lion and the ox in verse 7 of our text.
Advent 1 • Isaiah 2:1–5 • December 1, 2013, Paul Philp
Advent 1 • Isaiah 2:1–5 • December 1, 2013, Paul Philp
Concordia Journal
Isaiah is prophesying about that which is yet to come in the restoration of the church, begun in Christ’s first advent and yet to be concluded in his second advent.
Proper 29 • Colossians 1:13–20 • November 24, 2013, Bruce Hartung
Proper 29 • Colossians 1:13–20 • November 24, 2013, Bruce Hartung
Concordia Journal
Use these readings from various places and times in the scriptures to prepare us for the overarching reality: Christ the creator, Christ the ruler, Christ the victor, Christ the redeemer, Christ the king.
Proper 28 • 2 Thessalonians 3:(1–5) 6–13 • November 17, 2013, Richard Marrs
Proper 28 • 2 Thessalonians 3:(1–5) 6–13 • November 17, 2013, Richard Marrs
Concordia Journal
Our God is a working God who has blessed us with the opportunity to serve him as his instruments to love and serve our neighbor.
Proper 27 • 2 Thessalonians 2:1–8, 13–17 • November 10, 2013, David Lewis
Proper 27 • 2 Thessalonians 2:1–8, 13–17 • November 10, 2013, David Lewis
Concordia Journal
Paul’s purpose is to quell fears that the day of the Lord has already come, to confirm these believers in their call to faith, and to urge them to hold onto true teachings about the coming of Jesus.
Six Ways Ecumenical Progress Is Possible, Sarah Wilson
Six Ways Ecumenical Progress Is Possible, Sarah Wilson
Concordia Journal
Ecumenism can only be the outcome of both mutual and internal discernment in the churches. It will take time, it will involve missteps, and it will require humility.
Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue On Foundations Laid In 1962–1964, Jared Wicks
Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue On Foundations Laid In 1962–1964, Jared Wicks
Concordia Journal
Ecumenical Issues discussed during the Vatican II
The Gospel Luther’S Linchpin For Catholicity, Gordon Jensen
The Gospel Luther’S Linchpin For Catholicity, Gordon Jensen
Concordia Journal
Much has been made about the fact that after Luther launched the reformation in Germany, he changed the wording of the third article of the Apostles’ Creed from “holy catholic Church” to “holy Christian Church.”
The Lordship Of Christ And The Unity Of The Church, Jeffrey Kloha
The Lordship Of Christ And The Unity Of The Church, Jeffrey Kloha
Concordia Journal
The people of God are united by the Spirit-given confession of Jesus as Lord (1 Cor 12:3), incorporated into the body of Christ in baptism (Gal 3:26), and gathered by the Spirit into that body for the common good (1 Cor 12).
Light From Above, Laser Our Hearts, Dale Meyer
Light From Above, Laser Our Hearts, Dale Meyer
Concordia Journal
It is a great time to be in the ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ! To our seminarians, I hope this year will fuel your passion for service to the congregations and communities to which you will be called.