Tradition is helpful to the church in promoting good order and peace. Yet tradition is not to hinder the free and gracious salvation we receive for Christ’s sake through faith. The Roman Church and the Reformers agreed on the benefits of tradition but were diametrically opposed in their understanding of its role in salvation. The issue is found in our hearts, not specifically in the traditions, and as our hearts need renewal by the Holy Spirit through the Word. By His grace, we follow God’s Word out of thankfulness for salvation and seek to live a good and holy life in Christ.

Rev. Rick Stuckwisch, President of the Indiana District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Human Traditions.

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