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Lutherans and Roman Catholics Today

Lutherans and Roman Catholics Today

If you think about theological error like the course of a ship, a little variance in the direction of the ship can have immense effects on the final trajectory toward the destination.

Luther on the Transfiguration

Luther on the Transfiguration

To consider Christ’s glorious Transfiguration on its own is eye-opening; to hear how Luther describes this glory as yours nearly bursts the eyes from their sockets, bringing hope to the Christian heart.

The Table of Duties in the Small Catechism

The Table of Duties in the Small Catechism

When Martin Luther prepared the text of the Small Catechism, he included a list of duties that people in various callings and stations in life have, as both a command and blessing from God.

Formula of Concord Study: Article XI

Formula of Concord Study: Article XI

The last single-issue article of the Formula of Concord, Article XI is unique in that it was largely preemptive. While acknowledging that no major struggle had yet erupted over this article of faith...

Luther’s Early Life

Luther’s Early Life

Martin Luther was born in Eisleben on November 10, 1483 to Hans and Margarethe Luder. Whereas Luther’s mother was from an economically prosperous family, his father was from more humble origins. His family was nevertheless...

Bible Study with Luther: Genesis 1

Bible Study with Luther: Genesis 1

The Bible is dripping with verses which teach that the Triune God - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - created all things and that this same God has redeemed us from sin, death, and hell through the blood of the incarnate Son.

Luther and Melanchthon

Luther and Melanchthon

he friendship and partnership of these two men towered above any other relationship in Wittenberg or beyond. Of the seven documents contained in the Book of Concord, three were written by Melanchthon and three by Luther.