The word vocation means calling. As Lutherans, we believe that God call us the various roles and responsibilities we have in our daily lives. And the book outlines our four primary vocations. Those are our calling in our family, whether as a parent, child, spouse, aunts, uncle, etc. Whatever our role is, God calls us…
Our focus this week is Luther’s theology of the cross, or what the author calls, “The hiddenness of God.” The author points out that as human beings we would much prefer a theology of glory. As sinful human beings, we want complete and understandable answers, we want evidence of God’s power, and we want to…
This week, we’re discussing Luther’s understanding of the Two Kingdoms. This is the idea that God is the Sovereign King and Ruler of all creation, both heaven and earth. As Christians, we are citizens of both kingdoms and believe that God is the Ruler of both his spiritual kingdom, which we experience in his church,…
This week, we’re focusing on the Means of Grace. That is, the physical things of this world that God uses to share his gracious love with us. The author talks about how he tried lots of different religions and philosophies, trying to figure out how he could reach God. Finally it dawned on him that…
Our first stop on this journey the Lutheran understanding of Justification, and the dynamics of sin and grace. The word, dynamic, reminds us that there is a process to justification that involves constant change and activity. We are born children of a fallen humanity, but through Christ and Baptism, we are reborn children of God.…
by Waldean Wall Many Christians are being lead astray by the tactics-driven approach to financial planning. While this is very popular in our churches, any secular adviser can help with this. Financial planning for the Christian is about aligning with the gospel and all that Jesus is for us. This book will help you think…
