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Study the Lutheran Confession of Faith found in the Book of Concord with lively discussions led by host Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District, and guest LCMS pastors. Join us as these Christ-confessing Concordians read through and discuss our Lutheran doctrine in the Book of Concord in order to gain a deeper understanding of our Lutheran faith and practical application for our vocations.

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Concord Matters from KFUO Radio episodes:

04.13.2024
Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 5. Good works #10
Words and their meaning are important. One can say faith, merit, mediator, reward, and gift but still be incorrect concerning salvation. Scripture is clear: without faith, good works do not please the Lord (Hebrews 11:6). However, faith in CHRIST as...
04.06.2024
Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 5. Good work #9
The Christian never goes beyond saying, “We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty (Luke 17:10).” God’s mercy upon us in Christ is the confession of the Church. Without His mercy, His undeserved compassion toward us,...
03.30.2024
Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 5. Good works #8
Jesus is the only Mediator! Faith in Christ, the only Mediator, is the beginning of a clear conscience, and by the Holy Spirit, good works flow. Melancthon addresses the harmful results of the teaching: One is unable to keep the...
03.23.2024
Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 5. Good works #7
Clarity is key. Clarity gives a clear conscience. We clearly confess that good works are necessary for the Christian, but good works do not merit salvation. The Christian has been reconciled to the Father by the blood of Christ. This...
03.16.2024
Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 5. Good works #6
The Law is fulfilled when a person does good works in faith. For the Christian, repentance and good works are never separated from faith in forgiveness won for them in Christ’s cross. Reason may tell people what good works are...
03.09.2024
Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 5. Good Works #5
To understand good works is to understand vocation. The first call of the Christian is to receive the gifts of our Lord by the Holy Spirit we give gifts in love to others. The charge is to love others with...
03.02.2024
Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 5. Good works #4
The adversaries had many prooftexts to attempt to disprove the Concordians understanding of faith and works. Melancthon patiently teaches that these passages (I Corinthians 13:2; Colossians 3:14; I Peter 4:8; and many more), are grounded in the understanding that the...
02.24.2024
Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 5. Good works #3
If forgiveness of sins depends on our works, it is completely uncertain. If you get justification right, one will get works right. If you get justification wrong, one will get good works wrong. In faith, on account of Christ, our...
02.17.2024
Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 5. Good works #2
In Luke 7, the sinful woman was forgiven by faith and her works flowed by His grace. It is clear that we are unable to fulfill the Law and all fall short of His glory. Our disposition is completely broken...
02.10.2024
Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 5. Good works #1
Good works are not necessary for salvation, yet good works are necessary. Good works flow from faith in the good work of Christ’s cross and benefit our neighbors. The heartbeat of the Christian life is the forgiveness of sins, and...
02.03.2024
Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 4. Justification #5
Justification by faith alone, grace alone, Christ alone, and Scripture alone was nothing new. This truth was proclaimed since the days of the Apostles, and the early Church fathers, like Ambrose & Augustine, agreed. “Let no one boast because of...
01.27.2024
Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 4. Justification #4
The Biblical understanding of Justification centers on Christ’s cross and empty tomb. For Christ’s sake, God declares the dead in sin to be alive, the unrighteous now righteous, the condemned are now not guilty, and the sinful are forgiven. Melancthon...
01.20.2024
Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 4. Justification #3
The clear statement from the Augsburg Confession, “People are freely justified for Christ’s sake, through faith, when they believe that they are received into favor and that their sins are forgiven for Christ’s sake (AC, IV), still bring questions such...
01.13.2024
Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 4. Justification Part 2
Christ will come again to judge everyone, and there will be an account. Either one has belief in the promises of Christ and will enter the gates of heaven or a lack of faith in Christ which will take one...
12.23.2023
Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Articles 3 & 4. Christ and Justification
Our Lord Jesus Christ, both God and man, freely justifies sinners by faith that they are received into favor and forgiven for His sake. This gift is made known throughout the Scriptures, both Old and Testament, for the sake of...
12.16.2023
Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Articles 1 & 2. God and Original Sin.
When Paul says we are “dead in our sins” (Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:1), what does that mean? Scripture teaches that we are not only fallen but that we have a strong tendency to sin without the fear of God, called...
12.09.2023
Greeting to the Apology of the Augsburg Confession
When the Augsburg Confession was presented, the political and theological world was in upheaval. The princes were not allowed to read the Catholic response, the Confutation, but they were asked to subscribe to it. The Concordians desired to prepare a...
12.02.2023
Introduction to the Apology of the Augsburg Confession
The Concordians needed to make a defense as controversies quickly arose after the presentation of the Augsburg Confession on June 25, 1530. Within months, Emperor Charles declared that the Lutherans had until April of the next year to concede to...
11.25.2023
Augsburg Confession. Conclusion and Understanding Indulgences.
The Concordians were bold to present the theological issues of their day to unify the whole Church. It was not to be a rebellion against the Roman Catholic Church, but an ardent desire to bring the Church back to the...
11.18.2023
Augsburg Confession. Church Authority: Article 28
By what authority do our pastors do their work? By what authority does the government do their work? The Church has full authority from the Lord to give a clear conscience to burdened sinners simply through the preaching the Gospel...
11.11.2023
Augsburg Confession. Monastic Vows: Article 27
Melancthon spoke of monasticism in his days as “wicked.” Everything one sees from the outside it looks good and holy: chastity, obedience, service of the neighbor, poverty, etc. However, if one is looking for justification or perfection by the law...
11.04.2023
Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 26: Distinction of Meats
Choosing what to eat and not eat is entirely a matter of Christian freedom. Satisfaction is not what makes me satisfied but was required to be pleasing before the LORD. Satisfaction was made in full for your sins by Christ’s...
10.28.2023
Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 25: Confession.
Individual confession and absolution is retained in the Lutheran Church. The power of the keys (Matthew 16:19, John 20:19-23) is God’s voice sounding from heaven that, in faith, Christ has forgiven your sins. Instead of us making satisfaction by going...
10.23.2023
Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 24: The Mass
What is the heart and soul of when God’s people gather around His gifts? The actions done or the faith in the works of Christ? The Roman Catholic Church was allowing various abuses of an unbloody sacrifice to make atonement...
10.21.2023
Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 24: The Mass
What is the heart and soul of when God’s people gather around His gifts? The actions done or the faith in the works of Christ? The Roman Catholic Church was allowing various abuses of an unbloody sacrifice to make atonement...
10.14.2023
Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Articles 22 & 23: Both Kinds in the Sacrament and Priestly Marriage
We continually ask, “What is the final authority for the Church?” As God’s Word is the Truth, What does God’s Word say about receiving the Sacrament? When Jesus says, “Drink of it all of you”, Jesus means all (Matthew 26:27)....
10.07.2023
Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. AC 21: Worship of the Saints.
A saint is a “holy one” by faith in the Lord Jesus. We honor, remember, and imitate those who died in Christ that we may live faithfully in all our vocations. At the same time we do not want the...
09.30.2023
Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. AC 20: Good Works.
Good works do not reconcile us to God. Only by faith in the blood of Christ are we reconciled to God the Father (I Timothy 2:5). Good works are necessary (Ephesians 2:10). In faith, there are no fractions in salvation....
09.23.2023
Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the faith. AC 19: The Cause of Sin
God has made me all and creatures and still takes care of us. Yet, God is not the source of sin. We are corrupted by the choices of Adam and Eve while the devil continues to cause chaos like a...
09.16.2023
Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the faith. AC 18: Free Will
Freedom is a key tenet as Americans, yet is freedom of choice the same as what Scripture tells us? Yes, we can choose to do good things in this life, however, we are unable to choose God as the source...
09.09.2023
Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 17: Christ Return for Judgement
It’s very simple: Christ has come and Christ is coming again (Revelation 22:20). The time of His return is unknown (Matthew 24:36), but Jesus will physically come to judge the whole world separating the sheep (believers in Christ), and the...
09.02.2023
Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 15 & 16: Church Ceremonies and Government
When we follow certain ceremonies in the Church are they distracting to the Gospel or do they help the proclamation of Christ? When we live in the world, how do we engage our government without sacrificing our beliefs? The Concordians...
08.26.2023
Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Articles 13 & 14: Sacraments and Church Order.
The Concordians were very aware of the questions that would arise when confessing the truth of the Church and the Sacraments such as: “How do we view faith with the Sacraments?” and “Who should preach, teach, and administer the Sacraments?”...
08.19.2023
Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 12: Repentance. Contrition and faith.
Jesus tells us why he came, “I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance (Luke 5:32).” Repentance needs to have a good understanding of “Worldly sorrow” vs. “Godly sorrow.” Am I sorry that I got caught...
08.12.2023
Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 11: Confession. Confession is good for the soul.
"Private absolution should be retained in the churches”, the Concordians confess. Yet, for various reasons the practice has been largely absent from most Lutheran congregations. We want to follow the Lord’s command to forgive and retain sins (John 20 &...
08.05.2023
Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 10: The Lord’s Supper. Real Presence not real absence.
Jesus’ words are simple with eternal implications. The mystery of His real presence points us back to Christ’s cross and the benefits of we receive today in the body and blood. Instead of looking within ourselves to find comfort, we...
07.29.2023
Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 9: Baptism: The benefits of the cross given to you.
When Scripture speaks, we believe and confess it. Jesus tells us that “whoever believes and is baptized will be saved (Mark 16:16).” Peter tells us “Baptism now saves you (I Peter 3:21).” Jesus tells us to “make disciples of all...
07.22.2023
Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 7 & 8: The Church
What is the Church? What does the Church do? We need to know what the Church is to make sure that we know where to go. We need to know what the Church is to make sure we know what...
07.15.2023
Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 6: The New Obedience
If we are saved by the grace given by Christ’s cross and empty tomb and received by faith, then what? Are we “required” to do anything? Good works are done by the Christian, by the Holy Spirit, and are necessary...
07.08.2023
Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 5: Ministry.
As we are freely justified for Christ’s sake, through faith, when they believe that they are received into favor and their sins are forgiven for Christ’s sake, how does one receive the benefits of Christ’s work 2,000+ years ago? So...
07.01.2023
Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 4: Justification
Justification is often said to be “Just as if I did not sin.” Scripture is very clear that we are dead in our sin, when one is dead there is no hope for renewal. Our justification is not based on...
06.24.2023
Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Articles 2 & 3: Original Sin and the Son of God.
We cover two important questions that require a correct answer: Who am I? Who is Jesus? Since the fall of Adam and Eve, all who are naturally born with sin and often can be described as the “addiction” to sin....
06.17.2023
Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 1: God.
What does Scripture tell us about our Triune God? What does Scripture not tell us about the Triune God? We believe in only one God, who is at the same time three persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). We do...
06.10.2023
Introduction to the Augsburg Confession: The clear confession of the Gospel.
The Augsburg Confession points our attention to the Good News of Christ that the fullness of the Gospel to sinners. On June 25th, 1530 the Augsburg Confession was confessed to the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, Charles the V,...
06.03.2023
The Three Universal Ecumenical Creeds. Not a revolution but a continuation of the Holy Christian Church.
The Concordians were committed to the historic, Christian faith of all times and all places. The ancient creeds were not accepted because they are equal to Scripture, but because they confess the truth of Scripture. Each creed was written to...
05.27.2023
Preface to the Book of Concord. For the instruction and consolation of a disturbed conscience.
Clear teachings are important for the baptized and for those who are learning the Christian faith. The Concordians give clear teachings on the two natures of Christ, the real presence of the Lord’s Supper, the universal doctrines of the Christian...
05.20.2023
Preface to the Book of Concord. Will the real Augsburg Confession please stand up?
After the Augsburg Confession was presented to Emperor Charles the V at Augsburg in 1530 there arose many questions of “What is the authoritative text of the Augsburg Confession?” There were various variations and changes that were in distribution which...
05.13.2023
Preface to the Book of Concord. “The who, what, and where of the history of the Book of Concord.”
The formation of the Book of Concord is the result of 50+ years of the Protestant Reformation where the Church and State were deeply connected. The goal of the signers of this Preface was to proclaim the Truth and Light...
05.06.2023
Preface to the Book of Concord. “We announce and declare the clarity of God’s Word.”
Every generation in the Church needs clarity in what we believe, teach, and confess. Not only do we battle the Old Adam and sinful desires, but the devil works tirelessly to subtly change a few words so that hearers will...
04.29.2023
Luther’s Small Catechism. Christian Questions with their answers: Examine oneself.
“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked (Galatians 6:7).” Scripture calls us to examine ourselves before we receive the body and blood of Christ (I Corinthians 11:28). Understanding the serious of our sin and the need for repentance, Luther...

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Concord Matters from KFUO Radio episodes:

Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 5. Good works #10

Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 5. Good work #9

Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 5. Good works #8

Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 5. Good works #7

Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 5. Good works #6

Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 5. Good Works #5

Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 5. Good works #4

Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 5. Good works #3

Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 5. Good works #2

Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 5. Good works #1

Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 4. Justification #5

Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 4. Justification #4

Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 4. Justification #3

Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 4. Justification Part 2

Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Articles 3 & 4. Christ and Justification

Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Articles 1 & 2. God and Original Sin.

Greeting to the Apology of the Augsburg Confession

Introduction to the Apology of the Augsburg Confession

Augsburg Confession. Conclusion and Understanding Indulgences.

Augsburg Confession. Church Authority: Article 28

Augsburg Confession. Monastic Vows: Article 27

Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 26: Distinction of Meats

Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 25: Confession.

Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 24: The Mass

Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 24: The Mass

Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Articles 22 & 23: Both Kinds in the Sacrament and Priestly Marriage

Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. AC 21: Worship of the Saints.

Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. AC 20: Good Works.

Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the faith. AC 19: The Cause of Sin

Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the faith. AC 18: Free Will

Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 17: Christ Return for Judgement

Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 15 & 16: Church Ceremonies and Government

Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Articles 13 & 14: Sacraments and Church Order.

Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 12: Repentance. Contrition and faith.

Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 11: Confession. Confession is good for the soul.

Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 10: The Lord’s Supper. Real Presence not real absence.

Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 9: Baptism: The benefits of the cross given to you.

Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 7 & 8: The Church

Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 6: The New Obedience

Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 5: Ministry.

Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 4: Justification

Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Articles 2 & 3: Original Sin and the Son of God.

Augsburg Confession: Chief Articles of the Faith. Article 1: God.

Introduction to the Augsburg Confession: The clear confession of the Gospel.

The Three Universal Ecumenical Creeds. Not a revolution but a continuation of the Holy Christian Church.

Preface to the Book of Concord. For the instruction and consolation of a disturbed conscience.

Preface to the Book of Concord. Will the real Augsburg Confession please stand up?

Preface to the Book of Concord. “The who, what, and where of the history of the Book of Concord.”

Preface to the Book of Concord. “We announce and declare the clarity of God’s Word.”

Luther’s Small Catechism. Christian Questions with their answers: Examine oneself.