Lutheran Illustrations
Law and Gospel, justification by faith, sacramental theology.
Key question: “How does this distinguish Law from Gospel?”
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What Scripture Says About Social Justice & Christianity - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary world, Social Justice & Christianity presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of James 1:27 offers...
Understanding Righteousness - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight The biblical understanding of righteousness reveals that love is central to growing in faith.
The Meaning of Mercy - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight Scripture teaches us that mercy is not merely external but deep in nature.
Theology of Peace - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight The Hebrew/Greek meaning of peace points to divine love that transforms our understanding.
Understanding Joy - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight The biblical understanding of joy reveals that hope is central to glorifying God.
Understanding Joy - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight The biblical understanding of joy reveals that hope is central to glorifying God.
Theology of Goodness - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight The biblical understanding of goodness reveals that love is central to growing in faith.
Theology of Goodness - Application
A practical application of this insight The biblical understanding of goodness reveals that love is central to growing in faith.
Theology of Goodness - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight The biblical understanding of goodness reveals that love is central to growing in faith.
The Meaning of Mercy - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight Scripture teaches us that mercy is not merely external but deep in nature.
Understanding Righteousness - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight The biblical understanding of righteousness reveals that love is central to growing in faith.
Understanding Joy - Application
A practical application of this insight The biblical understanding of joy reveals that hope is central to glorifying God.
Theology of Peace - Application
A practical application of this insight The Hebrew/Greek meaning of peace points to divine love that transforms our understanding.
Theology of Peace - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight The Hebrew/Greek meaning of peace points to divine love that transforms our understanding.
Understanding Righteousness - Application
A practical application of this insight The biblical understanding of righteousness reveals that love is central to growing in faith.
The Meaning of Mercy - Application
A practical application of this insight Scripture teaches us that mercy is not merely external but deep in nature.
The Day of Judgment: Justice and Mercy United - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content The final judgment is both Christianity's most sobering and most comforting doctrine. Sobering because every person will give account for their deeds (2 Corinth...
The Power of Redemption - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In seasons of blessing, we see how redemption provides purpose to those who love.
Lessons from Love - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept The example of Rebecca shows that love is not about self-effort but about relationship.
Lessons from Love - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle The example of Rebecca shows that love is not about self-effort but about relationship.
The Example of Forgiveness - Story
A story related to this content The story of Rebecca illustrates how forgiveness transforms lives through grace.
When Heaven Seems Silent: Wrestling with Unanswered Prayer - Story
A story related to this content Every honest believer has experienced the deafening silence of unanswered prayer. We cry out to God and hear only echoes of our own desperation. David captured this anguish in Psalm 13:1: 'How long, Lord?...
The Power of Redemption - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In seasons of blessing, we see how redemption provides purpose to those who love.
A Story of Peace - Story
A story related to this content The example of Peter shows that peace is not about perfection but about love.