The Transfiguration is not an escape from the cross, but preparation for it. When Christ’s glory is revealed on the mountain, heaven itself speaks not of avoiding suffering, but of Jerusalem. And when terrified disciples fall to the ground, Jesus does not leave them there—He comes to them, touches them, and speaks the Gospel: “Rise, and have no fear.”
Romans 1:18–32 shows how suppressing the truth about God leads to exchanging His glory for idols—and how disordered worship results in disordered lives. Paul’s diagnosis explains cultural confusion while preparing us for the restoring exchange of the Gospel.
The church’s message to those struggling with homosexuality is not one of hate or exclusion, but of hope. God’s Word tells the truth about sin—but it also tells the greater truth of a Savior who forgives, renews, and restores. The LCMS calls its members to be faithful to Scripture, compassionate toward all people, and confident in the Gospel that saves sinners and changes lives.
God didn’t give the Ten Commandments to restrict joy but to preserve it. Delivered to Moses on Mount Sinai, these commands are more than ancient laws—they’re gifts for daily life, shaping how we love God and serve our neighbor. As we reflect on the Ten Commandments, we see both a mirror exposing our sin and a map showing the path of godly living. Most of all, they prepare us to see our need for Christ, who fulfilled the Law perfectly for us.
What is the Bible? Understand its origin, purpose, and why it’s the foundation of Christian faith, pointing us to Jesus and the message of salvation.