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Theologian Of Sin And Grace, Robert Kolb
Theologian Of Sin And Grace, Robert Kolb
Concordia Journal
This volume is a must for anyone seeking an understanding of the transition from the Wittenberg Reformation to seventeenth-century Lutheran theology as well as the developments in hermeneu- tics, history, and biblical exegesis shaped by this unique figure, Matthias Flacius, the Illyrian.
Blessed Are The Balanced: A Seminarian’S Guide To Following Jesus In The Academy, Bruce Hartung
Blessed Are The Balanced: A Seminarian’S Guide To Following Jesus In The Academy, Bruce Hartung
Concordia Journal
Pettit and Mangum’s book focuses specifically on a seminarian’s spiritual life while at the “academy.” There are echoes of Tripp.
Gospel Handles: Old Testament, David Milz
Gospel Handles: Old Testament, David Milz
Concordia Journal
Properly administered, a gospel handle is faithful to the text while providing a smooth yet, for the hearer, unexpected transition to the gospel.
All Saints’ Day • 1 John 3:1–3 • November 1, 2015, Francis Rossow
All Saints’ Day • 1 John 3:1–3 • November 1, 2015, Francis Rossow
Concordia Journal
Well, the Christian life, in some respects at least, resembles a multiple-phase rocket: the first phase is from conception to birth; the second phase is from birth to death; and the third phase is from death into eternity.
Reformation Sunday • Romans 3:19–28 • October 25, 2015, Robert Rosin
Reformation Sunday • Romans 3:19–28 • October 25, 2015, Robert Rosin
Concordia Journal
The gospel flies in the face of logic, which is why Luther (in his 1517 “Disputation against Scholastic Theology”) said Aristotle is to theology as darkness is to light.
Proper 23 • Hebrews 3:12–19 • October 11, 2015, Joel Okamoto
Proper 23 • Hebrews 3:12–19 • October 11, 2015, Joel Okamoto
Concordia Journal
The promise is eschatological, a promise of life with God and all his people in the new creation, enjoying the life of the age to come.
Proper 23 • Hebrews 3:12–19, Joel Biermann
Proper 23 • Hebrews 3:12–19, Joel Biermann
Concordia Journal
Sin becomes altogether too common and familiar and so “safe.” The writer to the Hebrews screams the contrary alert: Sin kills.
Proper 22 • Hebrews 2:1–13 (14–18), Charles Arand
Proper 22 • Hebrews 2:1–13 (14–18), Charles Arand
Concordia Journal
Not only did God honor us with the role of being responsible over creation, he now honors us by becoming a human creature so that in him, that right dominion would be restored.
Proper 21 • James 5:(1–12) 13–20, Tony Cook
Proper 21 • James 5:(1–12) 13–20, Tony Cook
Concordia Journal
Regardless of which section of the pericope one selects, all three share the following themes: we are to live out our identity in Christ even in the face of suffering, we are to assist our brothers and sisters in staying true to the faith.
Proper 20 • James 3:13–4:10, Jeffrey Kloha
Proper 20 • James 3:13–4:10, Jeffrey Kloha
Concordia Journal
James 3 and 4 stand among the harshest condemnations found in the NT.
Proper 19 • James 3:1–12, William Schumacher
Proper 19 • James 3:1–12, William Schumacher
Concordia Journal
Christians are absolutely forbidden to speak evil of other people—even if what they say is technically “true.”
Proper 18 • James 2:1–10, 14–18, Joel Fritsche
Proper 18 • James 2:1–10, 14–18, Joel Fritsche
Concordia Journal
For faith alone can justify; Works serve our neighbor and supply The proof that faith is living.
Proper 17 • Ephesians 6:10–20, Jason Broge
Proper 17 • Ephesians 6:10–20, Jason Broge
Concordia Journal
The armor these soldiers are wearing is not gained by their own merit, but spiritual gifts they are blessed with.
Proper 16 • Ephesians 5:22–33, William Wrede
Proper 16 • Ephesians 5:22–33, William Wrede
Concordia Journal
The bulk of this passage has as its focus the role of husbands and how they are to love.
Proper 15 • Ephesians 5:6–21, Joel Fritsche
Proper 15 • Ephesians 5:6–21, Joel Fritsche
Concordia Journal
The Christian Life, A Wake up Call.
Proper 14 • Ephesians 4:17–5:2, James Voelz
Proper 14 • Ephesians 4:17–5:2, James Voelz
Concordia Journal
This pericope is typical of the latter portion of Paul’s letters, that is, it deals with everyday matters of the Christian life
Sanctification, David Scaer
Sanctification, David Scaer
Concordia Journal
Sanctification and the Third use of the Law.
Pietism On The American Landscape, Martin Conkling
Pietism On The American Landscape, Martin Conkling
Concordia Journal
Pietism on the American Landscape from its beginnings to present.
The New Obedience, Michael Middendorf
The New Obedience, Michael Middendorf
Concordia Journal
An Exegetical Glance at Article VI of the Augsburg Confession
Encomium For William Carr, Upon His Retirement, James Voelz
Encomium For William Carr, Upon His Retirement, James Voelz
Concordia Journal
On the retirement of William Carr.
Word Alive! Connections And Conversations, Dale Meyer
Word Alive! Connections And Conversations, Dale Meyer
Concordia Journal
Making the Word alive and making connections through conversations.