The failure of the Reformation in the Electorate of Cologne did produce an extremely popular hymnal, the Bonn Hymnal.  Headed up by Bucer this hymnal had both hymns and psalms and included works from Lutherans and Reformed alike.  It reminds us of our freedom to praise God with songs from the heart and that the […]

Who are you to judge?  How does a Christian understand this?  What does not speaking evil of one another entail?  Important topics tackled by the entire gang, which is always good to have everyone back.

Do we see what 3 John teaches us about church discipline and connectionalism among churches?  It might be important for today.  Give it a listen.

Ever hear of Hermann of Weid or the reformation of the Archbishopric of Cologne?  Now is your chance!  What happened, what went wrong, and why did the Protestants not capture this important electorate?

Without Rev. Mosley we press on and talk about James 4.  Humility and drawing near to God.  And sorry this is late.

Time to take a step back and see where we are with the Wittenburg Concord and talk about the problems it created.  And there is no better example than Johann Marbach.

So, some challenges this week as we talk about pronouns in the Heidelberg Catechism.  Had to try this a different way and make actual edits on the recording.   Hope this works.

This month we take a look at a trio of works: The Bruised Reed, a classic Puritan work; Discipleship, a short book by 9Marks; and Toxic Charity.   A little something for everyone.

We go back to Strasbourg and Constance to witness the pastors during an outbreak of plague, and the death it left behind.  And we see what faith in Christ allows us to do in the face of death.

All are back for a discussion about God giving grace to the humble and opposing the proud.