What can philosophy do for confessional Lutheran thinking and what can confessional Lutheran thinking do for philosophy?. First of three interviews with Rev. Dr. Gregory Schulz, Professor of Philosophy at Concordia University Wisconsin.

Luther and the English Reformation. Final episode in this sequence of interviews with Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Leininger, University Pastor at Concordia University Chicago.

Humanism and the English Reformation. Third episode of this series of interviews on the English Reformation with Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Leininger, University Pastor at Concordia University Chicago.

The state of the English church at the beginning of the 16th century. Second in this series of interviews on the English Reformation with Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Leininger, University Pastor at Concordia University Chicago.

The Lollards. First of a series of interviews on the English Reformation with Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Leininger, University Pastor at Concordia University Chicago.

Looking at the structure of books in the Bible, we can see distinct patterns and themes such as the series of the Septuagint, the message of the Psalms, the character of the Gospels. Further details, such as the order of the Epistles and specific references to the Old Testament, reflect prophesy of Christ – while overall this verifies the composite Word of God. Part 2 of 2 of this interview with Pastor Paul Landgraf.

The Scriptures can be recognised as such a rich literary resource, which bear prominent significance as for being an historic account enforced with its theological themes and truth. The unique Hebrew culture is deep-rooted throughout the Old Testament, while the oncoming Christ may be seen as a ‘concentric turning point’ with references echoed on both sides in books of Ezekiel and Revelation. Part 1 of 2 of this interview with Pastor Paul Landgraf.

By understanding our communion with Christ, we can also better perceive our individual role in the Church. Luther defied the institution of the Church in his day (with its imposed hierarchy) to describe instead the individual ‘priesthood’ as responsibility of each member. The spiritual office of church leader is called by God and by congregation: then due to work together in service to the community.

Luther served to redefine the idea of the Church in his time (yet offered little instruction on how to operate it most effectively). According to his doctrine, our service should be by adhering to the fundamental principles evident through Christ in the Word. We are all called to accept our responsibility in the Church today: that is, as a community designated to serve the Gospel to the world.

An interesting review of a peer of Luther who served at the University of Wittenberg and supported the Protestant movement. Amsdorf helped to clarify the Lutheran theology for the common people, the most essential points concerning the role of God’s grace compared to human responsibility. To review this biography helps us to see Christian motivation at work.