The Apostle Paul in 1 Thessalonians 15:1-10 demonstrates our “go-to” method of encouragement: Use scriptural teaching to encourage one another’s faith. … More Encourage and Build One Another Up
Because Christians can be expected to use euphemisms, there are times when we need to clarify that we’re not using a euphemism. This passage from St. Paul is perfect example. … More Fact Not Euphemism
Ponder this for a moment. When Christ returns, all of our physical aches and pains will be cured. All of our emotional scars will be healed. Our incessant struggle against sin will end, replaced by the constant ability to live in God’s will. … More Eternity Impacts Us Today
A half a millennium has passed since the start of the Reformation, yet diligence is still needed in recalling the biblical teaching that inspired our movement. … More The Overwhelming Power of God’s Grace
[2] We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, [3] remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 1:2–3) What do fellow Lutherans in sister churches say about your church? Is … More Church Relationships
The literary craft of this prophesy is exceeded only by the depth of the hope conveyed in the words. … More Eternal Hope
If you are like me, there are times when God’s law weighs heavily upon you. Our Scripture passage illustrates one way God helps us in our struggle with sin. … More Love and the Law
I learned first-hand as a parish pastor that the so called “Prosperity Gospel” could wreck a Christian’s faith. When a recent study found Protestants are increasing buying into this false Gospel, it seemed time to raise a caution flag. … More Guarding Against the Prosperity Gospel
Members of Ohio District churches are looking for an infusion of hope. Society continues to move further and further from God. As our culture withdraws from Christ, it tries to drag us with it. It raises a question: Where do we find hope? … More Hope from the Past for the Future
As Christians our primary focus on God’s law is to know when we’ve sinned against God. Closely related is knowing God’s law so that we can avoid sin. There is another use of God’s law that isn’t nearly as well-known but just as important. … More A Lesser-Known Use of God’s Law
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