Doctors wore masks to protect themselves from the plague. Everyone, including Luther, was affected by the plague.
LCMS unveils new webpage on racism
The Synod reiterates its condemnation of racism and asks its members to combat it in the Church and in society. The new page — lcms.org/racism — features materials for prayer and study.
Aug. 23 webinar: ‘Faith on the Field: The Vocation of an Athlete’
A recording of the LCMS Youth Ministry webinar with Rev. Bob Hiller is now available.
New book on Law/Gospel distinction features 13 essays
“The Necessary Distinction: A Continuing Conversation on Law & Gospel” features essays by authors from the LCMS, North American Lutheran Church and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Video: Ex-monk Marries Ex-nun: Martin and Katie Luther
God gave marriage as a benefit for all. Luther married to protect his family name, to spite the pope and to teach doctrine, but found love in his rib, his Katie.
KFUO Audio: Synod’s Drinnon, Slayton discuss political agenda of words
The positive and negative power of words was the topic as LCMS Communications’ Roger Drinnon and Peter Slayton joined host Kip Allen on August’s “Free to be Faithful” program on Worldwide KFUO.
Concordia Seminary offers free Bible study tied to solar eclipse
“The Great American Eclipse and Our Creaturely Sense of Wonder” was written by Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, professor Rev. Dr. Charles P. Arand.
Video: The Common Chest Ensures Everyone’s Needs Are Met
The 500th anniversary of the Reformation provides an excellent opportunity to recall and learn the importance of Luther’s teachings on the truth of God’s love for people by grace alone, by faith alone, by Scripture alone, through Christ alone.
Two settings of Luther’s Divine Service premiere at LCMS Worship Institute
Two new musical arrangements of Divine Service, Setting Five (Luther’s Divine Service) premiered at the 2017 Institute on Liturgy, Preaching, and Church Music held July 25-28 at Concordia University, Chicago, in River Forest, Ill.
Video: The Cross Alone Is Our Theology
Using pieces from “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, teaches interesting and important facts about the Reformation.
Got questions? August ‘Lutheran Witness’ has answers
Even stalwart Christians have questions about the faith — big queries about salvation, death and life, ethics and the Scriptures.
The Luther Mile
Join the Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, LCMS president, as he explores some of the most renowned sites in what many call Luther City.
Taking Spiritual Vitals
This presentation will provide parish nurses with an overview of spiritual assessments as well as some simple-to-use guidelines for holistic care.
Video: The Pope Supported the Sale of Indulgences; Christ Gives Grace for Free
Indulgences were really from the pope. He was fund-raising for a building program. The solas teach us that we are saved by grace alone, by faith alone, as revealed in Scripture alone.
Video: 16th-century Indulgence Box: Trying to Buy Salvation
“As soon as the coin in the coffer rings, the soul from purgatory springs.” Indulgences led to the posting of the 95 Theses. Christ alone sets the soul free.
KFUO Audio: Goeglein discusses state of religious liberty in United States
Timothy Goeglein, vice-president for External Relations at Focus on the Family in Washington, D.C., addressed religious liberty issues in the United States with host Kip Allen during July’s “Free to be Faithful” program on Worldwide KFUO.
