Let us give thanks to God in celebration of the Presentation of the Augsburg Confession for preserving the purity of the Gospel.
God is with His Church in Tuscola, Illinois, through Word and Sacrament
God is with His Church in Tuscola, Illinois, through Word and Sacrament
'Lutheran theology' Tagged Posts
St. Patrick did not return to Ireland with power, strategy, or worldly strength. He returned clothed in Christ. Drawing from Ephesians 6 and echoed in “I Bind unto Myself Today,” this post explores how the armor of God is not something we create, but something we receive—Christ Himself surrounding, sustaining, and sending us into our daily vocations.
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.”
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.
Discover what Protestant Christianity is from a Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) perspective—historic, liturgical, traditional, catholic, orthodox, and Protestant.