The Law should be pronounced to 'secure' sinners. The Gospel should be pronounced to 'crushed' sinners. (Paraphrase) — C.F.W. Walther, Lutheran theologian. (lecture series, lecture #3) If only that wise principle was understood and practiced by more Christians today! Instead what commonly happens today is that the Law is pronounced to 'crushed' sinners such as… Continue reading Putting off and putting on — change as it respectively applies to abusers and victims
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Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck
This sermon was delivered last Sunday at the Lutheran church Barb Roberts attends in Melbourne. The preacher, Andrew Brook, has kindly given us permission to publish it today. Matthew 14:22-33 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after… Continue reading Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck

