The November issue takes up the discussion of the Lord’s Supper, fellowship and closed Communion.
October ‘Lutheran Witness’ studies Galatians
St. Paul’s letter provides the key, not only to the Reformation, but to the entirety of the Christian life.
August ‘Witness’: Necessary conversations
The issue studies the intersection of faith and politics.
June/July ‘Witness’: Walking by faith during COVID-19
The issue begins to ask questions about what the church has learned about how it can continue to witness during government shutdowns.
Lutheran Witness: June/July 2020
The June/July Lutheran Witness reflects on the response of the church to the COVID-19 pandemic, under the theme “By Faith, Not by Sight.”
Michigan floods lead to widespread evacuations
Along with local authorities, the LCMS Michigan District is currently assessing the situation.
‘In sickness and in health’: May ‘Lutheran Witness’
The issue explains how to keep Christ at the center of the wedding day and how Christ cares for His Bride, the church.
Lutheran Witness: May 2020
The May Lutheran Witness, “In sickness and in health,” contains articles on the theology of marriage and weddings, and on the church’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
April ‘Witness’ defends biblical teaching about Jesus’ resurrection
The issue also shares tips for talking to friends and family about the resurrection, examines what 1 Corinthians 15 says about the resurrection, and extols hymns that celebrate the resurrection.
Lutheran Witness: April 2020
The April issue of The Lutheran Witness focuses on the significance and the defense of Scripture’s account of the resurrection.
Read Luther’s letter about plague
Download and read Luther’s letter about the deadly plague.
When one can’t flee the plague
Christ’s death paid the price for your sins so that even though you “patiently await” physical death, you wait with the hope of the resurrection.
March ‘Lutheran Witness’ focuses on fasting, temptation
The issue covers topics such as fasting in modern times, avoiding abuses of fasting and the biblical background of fasting.
Lutheran Witness: March 2020
The March issue of The Lutheran Witness explores the themes of fasting and temptation.
On listening to sermons: More suggestions
Listening to sermons on Sunday morning often requires wrestling with my sinful flesh to focus on what the pastor is preaching. It’s not easy; it takes work.
Delegates tidy up the polity of the Synod
Delegates of the 2019 LCMS convention adopted four final resolutions brought to the delegation by Floor Committee 9 on Structure and Governance.
