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A Critique of the Theology of Gerhard Forde

On today’s program I addressed the theology of the late ELCA theologian Gerhard Forde, and the beliefs of “radical Lutheranism.” I looked at some of the major issues in his book Where God Meets Man, and demonstrated how he departs from Scripture, the catholic church, and the Lutheran tradition. Don’t miss this program! Here is […]

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Pentecost 2014

This message was preached from Acts 2 on Pentecost Sunday on June 8, 2014 at Hope Lutheran Church in Brighton, IA. Here is the message.

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Gospel Assurance and Warnings

On today’s program I was joined by Pastor Richard Shields who is the pastor of Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, and president of the American Lutheran Theological Seminary. We discussed Paul Washer’s book “Gospel Assurance and Warnings.” This led to an explanation of the broad and narrow definitions of Law and Gospel, the third […]

Who is God? Bible Teachings Chapter 1

Here is the first of a long series of studies on Joseph Stump’s book “Bible Teachings” which is coming soon from Just and Sinner Publications. The audio is from Hope Lutheran Church in Brighton, IA. This first study discussed the nature of God and how God can be known. Here is the study.

John 14:15-21

The sermon from the sixth Sunday of Easter, examining Jesus’s statement: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” I discussed the role of good works in the life of the believer, and the good works that Jesus has done for us. Here is the message.

John 14:1-14

Sermon from the fifth Sunday of Easter from John 14:1-14, about Jesus who is the way, the truth, and the life. Here is the message .

The Good Shepherd- John 10

This message is from Good Shepherd Sunday on the gospel text fromJohn 10. The message contrasts Jesus, who is the Good Shepherd, with thefalse shepherds and wolves who seek to steal and destroy God’s sheep. Here is the message .