Marquart on The Question of Procedure in Theological Controversies

Given the current climate that Christians face in this world—a world that has lost its mind—here is a little sanity. It is a good reminder of what the task of the church in general, and her ministers specifically, are charged, yes, commanded, to be, do, and say. “In the world you will have trouble, but take heart (have courage, be bold, speak plainly and forthrightly), for I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). And “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God” (1 John 5:4—5)? We have overcome the world. Let us act like it!

Culture, Doctrine & Practice, PreachingJason BraatenMay 20, 2022Kurt Marquart Comments

Are We Still A Free Church?

There is no peace in a state church - only what is outward, false, and forced, a conformity that knows no peace, only sheer compliance.

Culture, Doctrine & Practice, TheologyAdam KoontzFebruary 23, 2022 Comments

Stand Up for CUW Professor: Gregory Schulz

There is a petition circling to help Rev. Dr. Gregory Schulz after highlighting the issues of CRT that are going on at Concordia University Wisconsin as they seek a new president. Please consider signing it.

Doctrine & Practice, AnnouncementsJason BraatenFebruary 21, 2022Petition Comments

Virtue in resistance

No one wants to hear about enduring hardship until hardship comes. Now we face hardship all the more boldly because we are being rooted and renewed in Christ in ways we did not imagine three years ago.

Culture, Doctrine & Practice, TheologyAdam KoontzJanuary 23, 2022 Comments

Whether the Unvaccinated, Too, Can Be Saved

Your conscience must be ruled by God’s Word regardless of how many vaccines you’ve received or masks you wear.

Adiaphora, Culture, Death & Dying, Doctrine & Practice, Pastoral care, SynodAdam KoontzDecember 23, 2021 Comments

What's sacred about sacred theology

The dethronement of theology in the church is the attempted dethronement of God in the church. The church speaks definitely because it understands God’s revelation in Holy Scripture to be definitive in its source and in its relevance.

Doctrine & Practice, Ministry, Synod, TheologyAdam KoontzOctober 23, 2021 Comments

Perceive, Know, Fulfill

The first Sunday that follows the Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord always causes a slight struggle within me. The struggle is this. What should be observed on that Sunday: The First Sunday after Epiphany or The Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord?

Culture, Doctrine & PracticeJason BraatenJanuary 12, 2021Comment

Waiting until things get back to normal . . .

Culture, Doctrine & PracticeJason BraatenJanuary 9, 2021 Comments

Church Fellowship in Doctrinal Fellowship

Dogma is an expression of the faith, a confession of what is believed. It is not the personal act of believing that forms the unity [of the Church] but what is believed. This is true for all Christians. It is true in a special way for bishops. Unless he is contradicted, a bishop may regard himself as united in the faith with his own congregation. Since he has the office of teacher, he represents what is taught both within and without. For this he does not need to be professor. Dogma is the basic stuff of the whole Divine Service.

Lutheranism is the Truth (Part II)

Doctrine & Practice, Theology, SynodSean DaenzerNovember 25, 2019Confessional Lutheranism, Doctrine, Church Comments

Making the Sign of the Cross Over People

Doctrine & Practice, Rites/CeremoniesJason BraatenNovember 16, 2019Sign of the Cross Comments

Genuflecting during the Creed: What, When, Why?

Liturgy, Rites/Ceremonies, Doctrine & PracticeJason BraatenNovember 8, 2019Creed, genuflect Comment

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