The Lutheran Study Bible
This new Bible is the first in English to be developed from the ground-up with notes that are distinctively Lutheran, prepared by Lutheran theologians and pastors from over twenty Lutheran church bodies. Current Lutheran scholarship, insights from the Church Fathers, and rich devotional commentary provides meaningful perspective for both young and mature Christians.
This new Bible is the first in English to be developed from the ground-up with notes that are distinctively Lutheran, prepared by Lutheran theologians and pastors from over twenty Lutheran church bodies. Current Lutheran scholarship, insights from the Church Fathers, and rich devotional commentary provides meaningful perspective for both young and mature Christians.
Meditations on Divine Mercy
A prolific writer, theologian, professor, and pastor, Johann Gerhard (1582-1637) is regarded as one of the greatest theologians and thinkers of his time.
This book is a translation of a book of 45 prayers that Gerhard wrote prior to 1612. Now newly translated from the German, Meditations on Divine Mercy is available for English readers to enjoy and appreciate. A chapter on the purpose and benefits of prayer is also included as well as an explanation of the aspects of daily meditation.
A prolific writer, theologian, professor, and pastor, Johann Gerhard (1582-1637) is regarded as one of the greatest theologians and thinkers of his time.
This book is a translation of a book of 45 prayers that Gerhard wrote prior to 1612. Now newly translated from the German, Meditations on Divine Mercy is available for English readers to enjoy and appreciate. A chapter on the purpose and benefits of prayer is also included as well as an explanation of the aspects of daily meditation.
Five Things You Can Do To Witness Christ
For all the baptized, witnessing Christ is supposed to be part of our way of life. We are given to share our greatest gift, Jesus Christ, with anyone God allows us to meet. Yes, it can be intimidating. Surprisingly, it gets easier as you do it more often. This volume will equip you to:
Witness Christ where He speaks and works
Witness Christ using Law and Gospel
Witness Christ's justification in Word and Sacraments
Witness Christ in words and deeds
Witness Christ on the front lines
For all the baptized, witnessing Christ is supposed to be part of our way of life. We are given to share our greatest gift, Jesus Christ, with anyone God allows us to meet. Yes, it can be intimidating. Surprisingly, it gets easier as you do it more often. This volume will equip you to:
Witness Christ where He speaks and works
Witness Christ using Law and Gospel
Witness Christ's justification in Word and Sacraments
Witness Christ in words and deeds
Witness Christ on the front lines
Martin Luther: Preacher of the Cross
Martin Luther was not only a theologian, but a pastor engaged in the care of souls. This new resource provides evidence for Luther’s application of his evangelical theology to consciences burdened with sin, haunted by death, and afflicted by the devil. Through the use of selected letters, Martin Luther: Preacher of the Cross presents compelling evidence for the reformer’s application of his evangelical theology. Luther believed that above all else, the pastor offers spiritual counsel, and this is nothing less than speaking the Word of God.
Martin Luther was not only a theologian, but a pastor engaged in the care of souls. This new resource provides evidence for Luther’s application of his evangelical theology to consciences burdened with sin, haunted by death, and afflicted by the devil. Through the use of selected letters, Martin Luther: Preacher of the Cross presents compelling evidence for the reformer’s application of his evangelical theology. Luther believed that above all else, the pastor offers spiritual counsel, and this is nothing less than speaking the Word of God.
Lutheran Spirituality: A Manual for Discipleship
Who are disciples? What is a life of discipleship?
This book answers those important questions by looking at Luther’s Small Catechism as a field manual for how to live in faith and serve in love according to God’s commandments.
Lutherans have a unique view of discipleship. Disciples of Jesus Christ continue in His Word,
living by faith in the promises of God and serving the neighbor with love according to God’s
commandments. This is the essential aspect of a Christian’s vocation.
Author John Pless capitalizes on the Lutheran view of discipleship to equip pastors and laity
to better utilize Luther’s Small Catechism as a guide for a life of discipleship.
About the Author
John T. Pless is assistant professor of pastoral ministry and missions at Concordia Theological
Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is the author of Praying Luther’s Small Catechism.
Who are disciples? What is a life of discipleship?
This book answers those important questions by looking at Luther’s Small Catechism as a field manual for how to live in faith and serve in love according to God’s commandments.
Lutherans have a unique view of discipleship. Disciples of Jesus Christ continue in His Word,
living by faith in the promises of God and serving the neighbor with love according to God’s
commandments. This is the essential aspect of a Christian’s vocation.
Author John Pless capitalizes on the Lutheran view of discipleship to equip pastors and laity
to better utilize Luther’s Small Catechism as a guide for a life of discipleship.
About the Author
John T. Pless is assistant professor of pastoral ministry and missions at Concordia Theological
Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is the author of Praying Luther’s Small Catechism.
Reading Isaiah With Luther
“My conscience is captive to the Word of God.” —Martin Luther
Your conscience is that small voice inside that guides your actions and thoughts, convicting you of
wrongdoing—but the conscience is more than just a guilty feeling or a moral compass.
The conscience is a gift from God, the faculty of the heart that is to be shaped by what is right or
wrong in God’s sight. Only through Christ can you receive a clean conscience, life, salvation, and
peace.
Reading Isaiah with Luther offers highlights from Luther’s commentaries on the Book of Isaiah
(where Luther explains the conscience), contemporary applications and explanations, and full
color artwork that helps you pause and reflect on key Luther quotes.
Christianity is not the ability to memorize or recite from books of Scripture or doctrine. It is not magic. It is not a social club, counseling group, or self-help support group. It does not promise that you will be healthy, wealthy, wise, or even happy.
Christianity is a truth—a truth first heard at the beginning of time that has echoed to this present age. A truth so profound that no man can master it, yet even a child can learn it.
Jonathan Fisk introduces his readers to that truth. He lays it out as simply as a child
counts to ten on his or her fingers. Yet in training to hear the Echo, the reader will come to understand that the wisdom Fisk imparts is bottomless.
Fisk teaches nothing less than the distilled, unbreakable Christian Echo, the very thing that has
radically changed humanity in every nation and tongue in which it has ever been repeated. It is
the most astoundingly complete description of what life is and why it is worth living. And it’s
worth repeating. Again.
Christianity is a truth—a truth first heard at the beginning of time that has echoed to this present age. A truth so profound that no man can master it, yet even a child can learn it.
Jonathan Fisk introduces his readers to that truth. He lays it out as simply as a child
counts to ten on his or her fingers. Yet in training to hear the Echo, the reader will come to understand that the wisdom Fisk imparts is bottomless.
Fisk teaches nothing less than the distilled, unbreakable Christian Echo, the very thing that has
radically changed humanity in every nation and tongue in which it has ever been repeated. It is
the most astoundingly complete description of what life is and why it is worth living. And it’s
worth repeating. Again.