Denominations in Christianity understand “grace” in a variety of ways. See how the Scripture-based understanding Lutherans have of grace compares with others.
The Lutheran Witness
Interpreting the contemporary world from a Lutheran Christian perspective
Through pinholes of light
As dark days become brighter, Epiphany delivers us the Jesus who Himself is the Light of the World.
Lutheran Witness: January 2020
The January issue of The Lutheran Witness explores the biblical and Lutheran definition of “grace.”
It all rests on Christ
My salvation is as certain as Christ, because everything Christ did is mine! You see, it’s blasphemous to say, “Yes, I believe in Christ, but I don’t know if I’m really going to heaven.”
Poor sinners, royal priests
What exactly is the “priesthood of all believers”? And what does it mean for us?
The reason for every season
Christmas and Advent are also about Christ’s coming in Word and Sacrament today, and about living in eager, joyful anticipation of His second coming.
A crèche “crisis” averted
Let us join the Holy Family and shepherds and angels in focusing our gaze on the babe in the crib, on the greatest Gift of God, born to bear all our sins and give us eternal life.
Chrismons: signs and symbols worth studying
Chrismons turn our attention to Christ, symbolizing His life and ministry.
Visiting friends and partners in the Gospel
Visitation is the sacred duty of every pastor. To be sure, the ministry of Jesus, the apostles and St. Paul was not tied to any one place.
Lutheran Witness: December 2019
The Lutheran Witness examines the arts of Christmas in its December issue, “We wish to see Jesus.”
God’s truth today: CTCR guides important discussions
The CTCR has produced five new documents and approved fellowship with four new Lutheran church bodies in the past year.
Breaking the back-sitting Lutheran
Who could think of Lutherans without thinking of a people possessed of an unflagging, unabating, almost obsessive desire to sit in the back of the church during worship?
Lutheran Witness: November 2019
The November Lutheran Witness offers a look into the “State of the Synod” in 2019.
Generations of saints
Out of His unconditional love, grace and mercy, God makes saints of every generation.