Class #16:  St. Paul declares that Jews know—because of the teaching of the Old Testament—that no flesh is justified by keeping the law(Ps 143:2).  Therefore, in order to be justified according to the promise of the Gospel(Mk 16:16), Christians have believed in Jesus Christ. With Galatians 2:17-18, St. Paul shows the logical result of what … Continue reading "Galatians Bible Study, Pt. 16: Christ isn’t a Minister of Sin, is He?"

Class #15:  Concerning those things which are neither commanded nor forbidden by the Scriptures (called adiaphora), we are free to do or not do. However, when St. Peter by his pretense began to compel the Gentiles to keep the ceremonial food laws in order to be saved(2:14), the principle doctrine of Christianity was at stake. … Continue reading "Galatians Bible Study, Pt. 15: When Adiaphora is not Adiaphora"

This year’s ember day sermons are based on the Apostles’ Creed.  This third sermon is on the Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed and is entitled, “The Sanctifier And The Sanctified.”   (Note: Based on Luther’s Sermons on the Catechism, 1528 — See pages 162-169 of Luther’s Works, volume 51) “1] Thus far we have heard the first … Continue reading "Saturday Ember Day Sermon – 12/17/2016"

This year’s ember day sermons are based on the Apostles’ Creed.  This second sermon is on the Second Article of the Apostles’ Creed and is entitled, “The Redeemer And The Redeemed.”  (Note: Based on Luther’s Sermons on the Catechism, 1528 — See pages 162-169 of Luther’s Works, volume 51) “Thus we have, in all, five parts … Continue reading "Friday Ember Day Sermon – 12/16/2016"

This year’s ember day sermons are based on the Apostles’ Creed.  This first sermon is on the First Article of the Apostles’ Creed and is entitled, “The Creator And The Created.”   (Note: Based on Luther’s Sermons on the Catechism, 1528 — See pages 162-169 of Luther’s Works, volume 51) “The material in the Large Catechism originated … Continue reading "Wednesday Ember Day Sermon – 12/14/16"

Class #14:  St. Peter had been taught by a revelation (Acts 10-11) that “God does not show favoritism” and “everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.”  Later Peter had proclaimed that same Gospel message at the Apostolic Council (Acts 15:7-11) which Sts. Barnabas, Titus and Paul had attended (Galatians 2:11-21).  … Continue reading "Galatians Bible Study, Pt. 14: Practice and Doctrine"

Class #13:  When it comes to “the truth of the gospel” (Galatians 2:5, 2:14, 3:1) St. Paul is not willing to budge even a little.  In matters of life and weakness, he shows forth great love and bears all things(1 Cor 13:7).  He was not critical of St. Peter eating with the Gentiles (2:12), for … Continue reading "Galatians Bible Study, Pt. 13: The Truth of the Gospel"

Class #12: In Gal. 1:20, St. Paul swears for the sake of the Gospel (Heb 6:16).  He transitions from his defense of his immediate divine call to a defense of the content of “the faith” (Gal. 1:23)—“the truth of the gospel” (2:5).  The gospel which St. Paul preached among the Gentiles was presented to the … Continue reading "Galatians Bible Study, Pt. 12: St. Paul Swears"

Sermon on Matthew 21:3

A video of the Thanksgiving sermon, "Pray for All in Authority" (1 Timothy 2:1-2).