“The line between this world and the next is drawn by God’s grace. This establishes the world as a place under the law in which man can live, work, and hope…. Hope in the world to come creates the faith and patience to live in this world; it gives this world back to us by […]
ON Scripture
ON Scripture is a new online preaching-helps column. Some ELCAers [1] and Odyssey Networks, an interfaith media organization, are behind it. Each weekly column comments on the Bible texts for the coming Sunday in light of current political and social issues. According to The Lutheran, [2]“Odyssey hopes to also include Jewish and Muslim scriptures.” Jewish […]
Partnered Gays Have Other Partners
A September 2011 study confirms that gay men in committed relationships also have two other sexual partners in any given year. It’s the norm. Read it here. ELCAers: Don’t be surprised if your gay pastor in a “life-long, monogamous, same gender relationship” has sexual partners on the side. You may or may not glimpse the […]
“The Lord has made you free; you are free indeed.”
You are free from sin, death, and the power of the devil.[1] You are free to be His in this life and the next. What does this mean? The traditional dismissal: “Go in peace. Serve the Lord.” – implies the gospel is gift and task.[2] But the truth of the gospel is better expressed in […]
Hedgehog, Fall 2011
Read the newest Lutheran Hedgeghog.