(11 sessions) Behind the historical details and the epic battles recorded in the Book of Joshua lies a covenant of grace, God's promise that He made with Abraham and his descendents forever. Although covering a time span of only about thirty years, the Book of Joshua points forward in time to another Joshua-Jesus of Nazareth-who's coming is significant forever. In both rite and event, Joshua both anticipates the fulfillment of Abraham's promise in Christ. In this study you will learn:¿the importance of the land promised to Abraham and its connection to and fulfillment in the coming Messiah;¿the seriousness of sin as exemplified by the destruction of the great city of Jericho and of the inhabitants of Canaan;¿the sweetness of God's grace as shown to those finding sanctuary in the cities of refuge and especially to Rahab and her family.
Dare to Be Different in the New Life Bible study series offers encouragement and practical suggestions for those who desire to be more faithful in their life of confessing Christ. This six-session study includes: No-Threat ChristiansOnly a ChristianNo Contest-Wielding the SwordKnow Your EnemyAn Attitude of GratitudeThe World Has ChangedMission, Values, and Vision
A down-to-earth resource to help teachers build strategies for their student's faith development. Offers suggestions for preparing age-appropriate lessons and activities.
A commentary on 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon by Victor A. Bartling.
A classic Lutheran work of personal devotion and spirituality, this volume is translation from the original Norwegian of N.J. Laache's collection of readings from the Scripture with meditations for every day, based on the historic one-year lectionary, through the Church Year, beginning with the first Sunday in Advent. There are prayers for evening and morning at the end of the book to assist families and individuals in their daily devotions. N. J. Laache was a widely read and beloved Norwegian Lutheran pastor.
This volume remains the most definitive study and discussion of the rite of confirmation in the Lutheran Church. In recent years there has been a renewed interest in offering Holy Communion to children at an earlier age, as was the practice in the Lutheran Church up to the time when Pietism and then Rationalism elevated the rite of Confirmation to a near-sacramental nature. This volume was commissioned by The Missouri Synod's Board of Parish Education and addressed the concerns then that remain today: how best to offer formal instruction in the faith to the church's young people in such a manner that it helps them grow in the grace of their Lord Jesus Christ and into Christian maturity.
This work remains the classic and formative study of the development of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod's system of church organization and governance. The analysis in this volume has proven over the years to be of ongoing interest and the cause even of controversy and disagreement, as The Missouri Synod continues the task of understanding how best to organize itself for work in a country where there are no regulations and forms imposed on it by a central governing or ecclesiastical authority. It is as timely, if not more so, than ever before.
This classic Lutheran commentary on the Old Testament, Minor Prophets, by Dr. Theodore Laetsch, opens the work of Jeremiah, with a focus on the fact that he wrote by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Christ testifying through him (1 Peter 1:11).
This classic Lutheran commentary on the Prophet Jeremiah's writings, by Dr. Theodore Laetsch, opens the work of Jeremiah, with a focus on the fact that he wrote by the inspiraton of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Christ testifying through him (1 Peter 1:11).
The great Lutheran New Testament scholar, William F. Arndt, the editor of the great Bauer New Testament lexicon, offers in this commentary, commissioned by The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, a commentary that underscores the Gospel of Christ, as the "blessed message that not only is true, but also is the cure for the ills afflicting society and individuals."
George Stoeckhardt was a brilliant young scholar from Germany who brought to The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod the riches of classic Lutheran biblical studies, in a way that made him an extremely popular parish preacher and seminary professor, widely known and respected for his skill with the original language of the New Testament and the ability to teach clearly the meaning of the text for the life of the Church and the Christian.
More than 60 humorous devotional essays quaranteed to put a joyful bounce in the reader's Christian walk through this life. Includes "Thought Reflections" to help readers practice happy, healthy faith life.
The Walkout and the creation of Christ Seminary-Seminex was the culmination of theological conflicts that had been brewing for decades. Rediscovering the Issues Surrounding the 1974 Concordia Seminary Walkout presents the important doctrinal issues that contributed to the conflict and, ultimately, the shattering of a church body.In this book from Concordia Historical Institute, twelve theological scholars examine the causes and issues involved during this tumultuous time. Was it a battle for the Bible? Or was it primarily a contest between two men-Jacob A. O. Preus and John H. Tietjen-revolving around the historical-critical method's approach to biblical interpretation and the understanding of what constituted unionism? Was it primarily a political institutional power struggle? Or was there more to it?Each chapter addresses a different doctrinal issue and explores the historical and theological background of it.
"Examines research on effective Christian youth ministry, summarizes the findings, and draws conclusions on the best practices of enacting successful Christian youth ministry for adult leaders of youth in Christian congregations and institutions"--
Discover how pastoral leadership and pastoral care are one in the same thing with Rev. Dr. Jamison J. Hardy. With more than 20 years of experience, he helps you find ways to push forward and away from the basics of the Office of the Holy Ministry toward phenomenal leadership. Go beyond the day-to-day tasks and find yourself becoming an engaged and active participant in your church to guide your congregation forward.Use personal reflection tools to see how you currently lead as a pastor and new ways that you can improve. Each chapter includes these questions to help you identify with biblical figures, your everyday life, personal pains, areas of growth, and goals for the future.
"Christian hip hop artist FLAME shares his story of becoming a rapper as well as his journey as a Christian, moving from the charismatic church to Calvinism and eventually to Lutheranism"--
In the last several decades, many scholars have written on Martin Luther and his connection to Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany. Myths have circulated that Luther was the spiritual ancestor of Hitler and was to blame for Hitler's rise to power. This book debunks those myths. In actuality, thousands of Germans were put to death for trying to overthrow the National Socialist tyranny--most of them Christian! The 3rd edition of The Fabricated Luther includes new images and added context of prominent figures Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Carl Friedrich Goerdeler. It also features illustrations to help explain Luther's theology. This group of men who died to protect their beliefs are examples of Luther's true theology and prove that Luther would never support Hitler. In addition, they show when it is appropriate to resist secular authority and in what ways.
"For readers who have mental health problems (or who have loved ones who do), Martin Luther on Mental Health: Practical Advice for Christians will provide assurance that God knows their suffering and loves them. Using references and examples from Martin Luther, as well as practical advice from leading mental health experts, readers of this book will learn that Jesus Christ has paid for their sins and has secured their salvation, that mental health problems such as depression and anxiety are not a sign of poor or weak faith, and that which is gifted by the Holy Spirit is sufficient. Additionally, this book is helpful to pastors and other leaders, who will become aware of effective advice and be equipped to steer members toward appropriate counseling"--
Author Rev. Dr. Adam T. Filipek gives you the key to piecing together each of the narratives in the Old and New Testament to see how God has grafted your life into the beautiful saving life of Christ.Reading and understanding the Bible can be difficult, even for lifelong Christians. Even more so, it is difficult to see how your personal life fits in with the family lineages, narratives, and parables from Christ's teaching.Author Rev. Dr. Adam T. Filipek gives you the key to understanding how your life story-yes, your story today-is interwoven with the life of Christ in the Bible. Piece together each of the narratives in the Old and New Testament to see how God has grafted your life onto the beautiful saving life of Christ.Life in Christ will take you through the Bible chronologically, giving you an important overview of the historical retellings so you can understand the timeline of His Word. See how God is working in your day-to-day through each of the Gospel books. As you piece together how these narrative threads are woven into one big picture, you will also see that the faith and Church are not about the individuals, but rather, it's forever pointing back to the story of God's Son and His sacrifice for humanity.
This book traces the history of deacons and deaconesses from the first century to the present creating an important resource for understanding the modern diaconate.Deacons and Deaconesses through the Centuries is comprehensive denominationally and geographically, drawing on sources from Europe, America, and the world that previously have not been brought together in one book. This ecumenical study covers the restoration of the permanent diaconate after World War II, the rise of international diaconal associations, and deacons as a topic of interchurch dialogues such as the Lutheran-Reformed and the Lutheran-Episcopal.Historical documentation is provided in accessible form and the most current developments in living Christian churches are described, including the Lutheran, Catholic, Episcopalian, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Mennonite, Orthodox, and Reformed church bodies. Discussion of the diaconate covers the activities of deacons and deaconesses in teaching, preaching, liturgy, and social welfare, as well as the offices that have evolved, such as subdeacons, readers, and acolytes.Deacons and Deaconesses also discusses the role deacons played in charitable endeavors, thus addressing the social welfare stance of the church in particular epochs. The book covers both deacons and diakonia or service. Thus the book looks at the service activities related to Christian churches or performed by Christians whether the title "deacon" was used. In addition, commentary is included that covers what is actually happening in churches today that may not yet be part of recorded history, thus providing a thoroughly contemporary study that enriches and informs the discussion of the modern diaconate.This is the revised edition of One Ministry, Many Roles.
A commentary on Jeremiah and Lamentations aimed at the advanced lay reader or pastor, with the goal of applying the meaning of the Biblical text to contemporary issues and concerns.
A commentary on 1-2 Samuel aimed at the advanced lay reader or pastor, with the goal of applying the meaning of the Biblical text to contemporary issues and concerns.
A translation of Christliche Dogmatik with an index arranged by subject matter, author, and Bible reference. Volume 4 (Index) is arranged by subject matter, author, and Bible reference. Translated by T. Engelder, J. T. Mueller & W. W. F. Albrecht
A helpful handbook of doctrinal theology based on Francis Pieper's Christliche Dogmatik. This single volume presents the voluminous material in Pieper's work in a clear, concise, complete, and practical manner for the use of theology students. Translation into Spanish by Doctor Andrés A. Meléndez. Sections include Nature and concept of theology Holy Scripture God Creation Divine providence Angels Man Sin Freedom of the will God's grace Christ Soteriology Saving faith Conversion Justification Sanctification Means of grace Law and Gospel Baptism Lord's Supper the Universal church the Visible church the Public ministry Eternal election Eschatology
Fundamental Greek Grammar: 4th Revised Edition provides the basis for solid instruction in New Testament Greek vocabulary, morphology, and syntax. It takes a fundamental approach, moving from the known to the unknown, from the easy to the more difficult. Dr. Voelz understands that learning a complex language is difficult, and he seeks to explain things in detail every step of the way. Fundamental Greek Grammar: 4th Edition includes vocabulary, paradigms, principal parts, exercises with answer key, pertinent Bible passages, and more.Updated edition features "English Review for Greek," a refresher of English grammar basics.
A 26-lesson study guide on Luther's Small Catechism. Sections cover the Law and Gospel, Apostles's Creed, the Lord´s Prayer, the sacraments, Martin Luther, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and more. Lessons provide hymns, prayers, proof texts and a review.
(8 sessions) Why do the just suffer? Where is God in the midst of loss, illness, ridicule and defeat? Those questions probe deeply into the heart of every person, and all too often demand ready answers in our uniquely human, and sometimes painful, experience. Job's true story of God's grace in the midst of his profound suffering will teach you: the purpose of adversity in the lives of the faithful;the role of Satan regarding our relationship with God;the hope and strength we have through the promise of our Redeemer.Each study in the God's Word for Today series provides an in-depth exploration of a book of the Bible. Each session includes: background information on the book of the Bible, its author, audience, occasion, and purpose;learning experiences that promote exciting and challenging discussions;notes for leaders that answer questions, suggest a learning process, and provide additional information;discussion starters that help participants apply God's Word to their daily lives.
"They've asked me to direct the choir but I don't really know what I'm doing.""I'm the new pastor here and I'd like to help the choir. Nothing musical is happening right now. How can we get something going?""They heard I played clarinet and figured I knew something about music, so I should lead the choir. Can you help?""My husband took a call as pastor to this congregation, and now I'm expected to lead the choir. I've only sung in choirs and now I'm the director. What do I do?"Real solutions for real situations can be found in this helpful resource. Understanding your singers as ordinary people is critically important. Learn how to achieve a basic choral sound, and to effectively conduct your volunteer ensemble, and to utilize an accompanist. Countless resources are available for music literature and a list of professional and denominational organizations are listed to assist you in your ministry endeavors. Dr. Kenneth T. Kosche, Professor of Music emeritus of Concordia University Wisconsin, served as director of choral activities at the university and has been a lifelong parish musician.
Esta publicación es el primer volumen de los escritos de Lutero sobre el Antiguo Testamento traducido al español directamente del latÃn. Este primer volumen, de una serie de dos, juega un papel importante en la transmisión de las obras de Lutero en Latinoamérica en vÃsperas de la celebración de los 500 años de la Reforma.Las conferencias de Lutero sobre los Profetas Menores no son poca cosa. Ellas reflejan el crisol de tribulaciones en la vida de Lutero durante ese perÃodo. Asà como estos comentarios clarifican la enseñanza de los Profetas Menores, asà también revelan la vida de este profesor en un tiempo definido del movimiento de la Reforma. "Se reconoce a MartÃn Lutero como un valiente reformador de la iglesia cristiana. Sus escritos brotan con gran pasión para proclamar a Jesucristo como el centro de la fe cristiana. Lo que no se conoce tanto en el mundo latino es que Lutero fue mayormente profesor del Antiguo Testamento en su obra académica. Sus escritos en esa área no han sido en su mayorÃa traducidos al castellano. Se ofrece este volumen -traducido del latÃn- como un pequeño paso para remediar esta situación."Se muestra en esta obra la madurez de Lutero como traductor de las Escrituras, su profundo conocimiento del idioma hebreo, del arte de la retórica, del idioma de su pueblo, y de los más destacados comentaristas del Antiguo Testamento. Se observa, sobre todo, a un Lutero con una intensa vocación pastoral."En este escrito brilla su afirmación de la justificación por la fe. Es bajo el amor incondicional de Dios que todos los seres humanos son llamados a nueva vida. Bajo esta enseñanza se encuentra una antropologÃa cristiana realista, donde Lutero destaca el pecado de todos los seres humanos que vive en tensión ante el amor y la gracia de Dios. Ese amor y gracia es mucho mayor que el pecado de toda la humanidad."Esperamos que el lector sea inspirado por esta pasión evangélica que brilla en estos comentarios y sobre todo que descubra en Lutero una profunda vocación pastoral."-Rev. Alberto L. GarcÃa, PhD, Profesor de TeologÃa Emérito, Concordia University Wisconsin"Martin Luther is recognized as a courageous reformer of the Christian church. His works are brimming with his great passion for proclaiming Jesus Christ to be the center of the Christian faith. Lesser known in Latino circles is that Luther was first and foremost an Old Testament scholar in the world of academia. His writings on the subject have, for the most part, not been translated into Spanish. This volume - translated from the Latin - is offered as one small step toward remedying this situation."Luther's maturity as a Bible translator and his deep familiarity with the Hebrew language, the art of rhetoric, the language of his people, and the most noteworthy Old Testament commentators are demonstrated in this work. Above all, Luther can be seen as having an intense pastoral vocation.
Dr. Klug has mined the voluminous writings of Luther to clarify Luther's understanding of church and ministry and has shown that, centuries later, Luther's views have shaped specific church bodies such as The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod and particularly its leading founder, C. F. W. Walther.Divided in three parts the book looks atthe churchthe ministryan understanding of church and ministryDr. Klug interviews more than three dozen people who lend great interest and further clarification to the discussions in part 3. Although the interviewees may differ with Luther, amazingly, they agree as to what Luther says about church and ministry.The same is true of the 'other interpreters' in the final chapter. A balanced analysis that recognizes the doctrine of the ministry, as well as the rights and role of the congregation.
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