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‘The word did everything’

Excerpted from Luther’s Works, “The Second Sermon, March 10, 1522, Monday after Invocavit.”

‘Journal of Lutheran Mission’ considers Reformation’s impact

The August issue includes essays from the Sixth World Seminaries Conference.

Luther film to air on PBS Sept. 12

Congregations still may arrange screenings of “Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World” at local theaters.

CHI exhibit features books, coins from Luther’s time

An exhibit at Concordia Historical Institute in St. Louis features rare books and coins from the time of Martin Luther and the Reformation.

Exhibit of Reformation-era books coming to Concordia, Chicago

The exhibit at Concordia University Chicago featuring 35 items from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries opens Oct. 8.

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.

LWML adopts $2.075 million mission goal, unveils new logo

Delegates also choose 22 mission grants to support with their mite offerings over the next two years.

Reformation Relevance: Good works flow from forgiveness

Martin Luther’s emphasis on the biblical Gospel of free forgiveness through faith in Christ, apart from works, is presented in his 1520 “Treatise on Good Works.”

Reformation Relevance: Jesus sweetens even death

Read how a Christian’s death “is the beginning of life” in this excerpt from Martin Luther’s “Fourteen Consolations” of 1520.

Reformation Relevance: How to study theology

In the preface to his published German writings, Martin Luther explains why people should concentrate especially on reading the Bible.

Reformation Relevance: ‘Merely a sleep’

An excerpt from a sermon by Martin Luther emphasizes how central the resurrection of Christ is for faith and for the comfort of all Christians.

Reformation Relevance: Two Kinds of Righteousness

Here’s an excerpt from the first sermon Martin Luther preached after his Reformation breakthrough in 1519.

Luther movie premieres

More than 1,500 people watch “Martin Luther: The Idea That Changed the World” at premieres in Houston, Milwaukee, St. Louis and Fort Wayne, Ind.

Reformation Relevance: A sermon on preparing to die

In 1519, Martin Luther preached this sermon on how a Christian should prepare to die, pointing them to Christ alone.

LCMS congregations may host free screening of new Luther movie

Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregations can host a screening of the new full-length film “Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World” at a movie theater in their community.

Liberty and liturgy in the nation’s capital

LCMS college students explore the intersection of faith and society at the Jan. 4-6 “Liberty” conference.