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2011
TITLE: "God Sent His only-begotten Son into the World." I John 4:9
Reflecting upon the World into Which Martin Luther Was Born. - DPM
"Now Thank we all Our God!" - DTM
The Exemplary Advent Preaching of Christ's Forerunner. John 1:23 - DTM
Our Sinless Savior Born for Our Redemption. Luke 1:35 - EJW
The Assurance of Our Savior for a Happy New Year. Matthew 6:33 - PEB
TITLE:"Word Alone Faith Alone Grace Alone"
A Look Ahead on the New Seminary Year. II Timothy 2:15 -DTM
The Function of Faith in Justification. - JAM
A Mighty Fortress is Our God. - DTM
What is Impreccatory Prayer? - EJW
TITLE:” The Authority of Scripture.” Ephesians 2:20
Sola Scriptura-The Foundation of faith. Ephesians 2:20 —DTM
The Convention Digest. —PEB
Sticking with the Authoritative Word of Jesus. John 8:31-32 —RJL
In memoriam… Pastor Onengiye C. Wariboko. Hebrews 13:7 —DTM
Scripture Alone The Foundation of Faith quotes. —Ed.
TITLE: “We all believe in One true God.”
How Reformed Theology Attacks the Ascension of Christ. Ephesians 4:10 —DPM
Are the Old Testament Scriptures Themselves Sufficient unto Salvation? II Timothy 3:15 —DTM
Why Christian Symbolism Is Inadequate for Describing the Holy Trinity. Romans 11:33 —PEB
Update on Our Seminary Program. Revelation 1:5-6 —DTM
Prayer for our Seminary and our Students. —Ed.
TITLE: “Be not faithless but believing.” John 20:27
Just How Free Is Free Grace? Romans 3:24 —DTM
“O Sorrow Dread! Our God is Dead!” Romans 5:6 —RJL
The Blessedness of Believing Without Seeing. John 20:29 —DGR
Why are Christians Sometimes “Fools and Slow of Heart to Believe”? Luke 24:25 —PEB
TITLE: “O send out Thy Light and Thy Truth!” Psalm 43:3
An Epiphany Lesson in Mission Work. John 1:35-51 —DTM
Interim Report of the Committee on Missions. —RJL
Christian Survival: How to Live With an Unbelieving Husband. I Peter 3:1 —EJW
November—December 2010
TITLE: “Unto us a Child is born” Isaiah 9:6
Commemorating Luther’s Birth. —DTM
Gratitude to God — A Manifest Fruit of Saving Faith. Luke 17:17-19 —DTM
The Advent of Our Gracious King. Zechariah 9:9 —PEB
The Great Mystery of Our Savior’s Nativity. I Timothy 3:16 —JAM
Rightly Judging...“Living in Sin”. I Corinthians 6:18a —EJW
Were Mary and Joseph “living in sin,” as scoffers claim?? —Ed.
How the Christian Looks Past the New Year. Luke 2:29 —DPM
TITLE: “A man is justified by faith without the deeds of the Law.” Romans 3:28
Hard Work — The Christian’s Duty Under God. Ecclesiastes 9:10 —RJL
Was the Reformation Just a Big “Misunderstanding”?? DJM
Dangers in Dating For a Consistent Christian. Colossians 3:17 —EJW
A Look Ahead on the New Seminary Year. II Timothy 2:2 —DTM
The Pillars of the Reformation. —Ed.
TITLE: “Will ye also go away?” John 6:67
The Evil of Sinful Separatism. I John 2:19 —DTM
When do we use the doctrine of the Church properly? —Ed.
2010 Convention Digest. —PEB
What Does the Bible Teach about Angels? —EJW
TITLE: “There is none other God but One.” I Corinthians 8:4
The Truth about the Baptism of the Spirit. I Corinthians 12:29 —PEB
Without Apology: The Mystery of the Holy Trinity. Romans 11:33-36 —EJW
Just Who Was Athanasius? Hebrews 13:7 —DPM
TITLE: “It behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day.” Luke 24:46
The Vicarious Atonement in Isaiah 53. Isaiah 53:8 —DTM
Why It Behooved Christ to Suffer. Luke 24:46 —EJW
Jesus ' Appearance on Easter Afternoon. —DGR
Consequences of Denying the Resurrection of the Body. I Corinthians 15:16 —PEB
Excerpt on the Second Article from Luther’s Large Catechism. —Ed.
TITLE: “We have a more sure Word of prophecy”. II Peter 1:19
The Purpose of Christ’s Miracles In His Epiphany. John 20:31 —DTM
Seminary Update. —DTM
Chastisements Are a Privilege For Us Christians to Bear. Hebrews 12:6 —DTM
“We Have Also a More Sure Word of Prophecy...” II Peter 1:19 —RJL
Interim Report of the Committee on Missions. —RJL
2009
TITLE: “Unto you is born a Savior, Christ the Lord!” Luke 2:11
Remembering to Give Thanks unto the Lord. Psalm 92:1-2 —DTM
The Names Of Our Newborn Savior. Isaiah 9:6 —DGR
The Rectilinear Prophecy of Our Savior in Micah 5:2. —PEB
How about a Christmas Gift for the Lord Jesus? Psalm 116:12 —JAM
Running Our Christian Race in the New Year. Hebrews 12:1-2 —MLN
TITLE: “Hold fast the form of sound words.” II Timothy 1:13
Scripture Alone –The Foundation of Our Faith. Ephesians 5:1 —DTM
Rightly Judging the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (Part Two of Two Parts) John 7:24b —RJL
Godly Communication in What We Say and Write. I Peter 3:10-11 —EJW
TITLE: “Redeeming the time...” Ephesians 5:16
Urgent! “Redeeming the time...” with respect to the training of future pastors in our Conference. —Committee on Theological Education
Convention Digest. Motto:“Redeeming the time…” Ephesians 5:16 —PEB
Homosexuality IS Sin. I Corinthians 6:9-10 —EJW
The Three Kinds of Temptation. —Ed.
Prayer for our Seminary and our Students. —Ed.
TITLE: “The Spirit gave them utterance” Acts 2:4
Christ’s Prophetic Office in the State of Exaltation. Ephesians 4:11-12 —DTM
Our Confident Use of Bible Translations in the Light of the Great Commission. Mark 16:15 —DTM
Are You Spirit-Connected If You Do Not Feel His Presence? John 14:26 —RJL
The Fruits of the Spirit to be Cultivated by Every True Christian. Galatians 5:22-23 —PEB
The Holy Trinity Revealed in the Old Testament. Genesis 1:26 —EJW
TITLE:“He is risen, as He said.”. Matthew 28:6
Remembering the Lord’s Death in His Holy Supper. I Corinthians 11:26 —DTM
Christ Suffered the Pains of HELL to Redeem Us. Matthew 27:46 —DTM
Did Christ REALLY Rise from the Dead on Easter Morning? Matthew 28:6 —DTM
Walking with the Risen Savior in His Word. Luke 24:32 —DTM
To Be Content, Trust God’s Will and Promise! I Timothy 6:8 —EJW
Let us pray on behalf of our Pastors! II Thessalonians 3:1 —Ed.
TITLE: “Ye shall be witnesses unto Me.” Acts 1:8
New Year’s Meditation. James 4:13-15 —MLN
The Temptation of Christ— For Our Comfort and Salvation. Hebrews 2:18 —PEB
Focus on Personal Christian Mission work. Acts 1:8 —DTM
Why Preach Christ to Those Who Have a “Religion” of Their Own? Ephesians 2:12 and 13 —NBF
Interim Report of the Committee on Missions. II Timothy 3:14 —RJL
Pastor Robinson Dodo. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 —NBF
2008
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November—December 2008
TITLE: “The grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men.”. Titus 2:11
We Christians Should Be Thankful for Everything! I Thessalonians 5:18 —DTM
Advent as a Penitential Season. Matthew 3:2 — DGR
How Millennialism Draws Men Away from the True Christian Hope. Colossians 3:1–2 —PEB
The More Presents, the Merrier the Christmas?? Luke 12:15 —EJW
Objective Justification in The Angels’ Song! Luke 2:14 —RJL
In Heaven with Her Savior… Donna Mae Lietz —Ed.
September—October 2008
TITLE: “By grace are ye saved…not of works”. Ephesians 2:8-9
The Proper Relationship between Employee and Employer ––According to Scripture. I Peter 2:18 —JAM
Salvation by Works Is Not a “Dead Issue” in Spite of the Reformation. Ephesians 2:8-9 —DTM
Priorities: How They Should Determine Our Life’s Choices. Matthew 6:33 —EJW
Rightly Judging the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (Part One of Two Parts) John 7:24b —RJL
July—August 2008
TITLE: “Be married to whom [you] will, only in the Lord”. I Corinthians 7:39
The Importance of Choosing And Having a Truly Christian Spouse. I Corinthians 7:39 —MLN
Convention Digest. —DTM
A Prayer For Our Pastors Abroad. —Ed.
From Our Nigerian Brethren… Psalm 133:1 —Committee on Missions
Counsel from the Word of God for a Truly Happy Marriage… —Ed.
May—June 2008
TITLE: “These three are One.” I John 5:7
Our Citizenship Is in Heaven! Philippians 3:20 —MLN
Do We Truly LOVE the Savior? John 21:15ff. —DGR
Jesus’ Promise of the Comforter to His Disciples and to US. John 14:26-27 —DTM
The WORD of the Gospel –The Spirit’s MEANS unto Salvation. Acts 2:14 —JAM
“These Three are One” I John 5:7 —DTM
From Our Russian Brethren… Psalm 133:1 —Committee on Missions
March—April 2008
TITLE: “Now IS Christ risen from the dead!” I Corinthians 15:20
What had Jesus accomplished when He died? John 19:30 —DTM
Close Communion –Snobbery or Orthodoxy? Amos 3:3 —DTM
The Bodily Resurrection of Christ a Fundamental Doctrine. I Corinthians 15:17, 19‑20 —EJW
Chronology of the Risen Savior’s Appearances. —DTM
Christ’s Promised Presence with Us Still Today …also According to His Human Nature. Eph 4:10 —PEB
January—February 2008
TITLE:“The glory of the Lord is risen upon thee!” Isaiah 60:1b
The Manifestation of God’s Grace Is the Glory of His Church. Isaiah 60:1 —DTM
The Fruit of Christ’s Epiphany in Our Lives. Titus 2:11–14 —PEB
Parental Oversight and Internet Safety in the Age of Instant Messaging and MySpace. Ephesians 4:29 —EJW
Seminary Update. —DTM
Statement of Purpose of Our Seminary. —Ed.
“The Lamb of God” Willingly Bore Our Guilt. Luke 22:42 —DTM
2007
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November—December 2007
TITLE: “Even so, come, Lord Jesus!” Revelation 22:20
Martin Luther; The Gratitude We Owe God for the Work of the Reformation through His Instrument. —MLN
Let Us Give Thanks unto the Lord! Ephesians 5:20 —DTM
Rejoice Greatly in This Advent Season? Yes, Most Certainly! Zechariah 9:9 —RJL
The Assumption of the Human Nature into the Son of God. —PEB
The Significance of Christmas Giving. II Corinthians 9:15 —EJW
“My Times Are in Thy Hand.” Psalm 31:15a —DGR
Advent Comfort. —Ed.
Peace with God, His Good Will toward Men! —DTM
September—October 2007
TITLE: “God is our Refuge and Strength.” Psalm 46:1
Why Did Luther Write His Small Catechism? —MLN
Drinking and Drunkenness. Ephesians 5:18 —EJW
Putting the Best Construction on Everything. I Corinthians 13:4a, 5d‑7 —RJL
St. Mark’s Celebrates Fifty Years, by God’s Grace! Psalm 126:3 —RJL & PEB
Seminary Update. —DTM
July—August 2007
TITLE: “The Lord, our Righteousness” Jeremiah 23:6
The Active Obedience of Christ, His Righteousness for Our Justification. Romans 5:18b —PEB
The Vital Relationship of Orthodox Practice to Orthodoxy in Doctrine. Luke 6:46 —DTM
Convention Digest, Motto: “The Lord, our Righteousness” Jeremiah 23:6 —DTM
Official Announcement: Faith Ev. Luth. Church, Rev. R. A. Mahan, sinful separation from fellowship. —EJW
Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy, Orthodox Doctrine and Practice quotes —Ed.
May—June 2007
TITLE: “There is none other God but one.” I Corinthians 8:4
Our Ascension Comfort in the Savior’s Threefold Office at the Right Hand of God. Mark 16:19 —DTM
God the Holy Ghost: His Work through the Scriptures Alone! I Corinthians 2:13 —RJL
“In God We Trust”?? Psalm 33:12 —DTM
The Osiandrian Controversy. Jeremiah 23:6 —DTM
March—April 2007
TITLE: “He is risen!” Mark 16:6
“A Bone of Him Shall Not Be Broken” John 19:33 and 36 —DTM
The Fourfold Comfort and Assurance We Have in the Message of the Easter Angel. Mark 16:6-7 —DTM
Jesus’ Visible Appearance to Doubting Thomas. John 20:27c —RJL
The Pernicious Inroads of False Doctrine and Practice. Acts 20:30 —MLN
On False Prophets. —Ed.
On False Interpretation of Holy Scripture. —Ed.
Concern for our Nigerian Brethren. Galatians 6:10 —RJL
One Hundred Years, by God’s Grace! I Samuel 7:12 —RJL
January—February 2007
TITLE: “Behold, we go up to Jerusalem...” Luke 18:31
Our Savior’s Epiphany in His Miracles. John 5:36 —PEB
What is LEGALISM, and what DANGERS does it pose? II Corinthians 3:6 —RJL
How Antinomianism Militates against the Gospel. Romans 3:19 —DTM
Let Us SEE Our Blessed Redeemer in His Holy Passion! Luke 18:34 — DTM
Remembering Luther’s Death. Hebrews 13:7 —MLN
Official Announcement: St. Stephen’s severs fellowship with Concordia Lutheran Conference. —EJW
Blasphemy! Ed.
2006
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November—December 2006
TITLE: “Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable Gift!” II Corinthians 9:15
Remembering Luther’s Birth. Hebrews 13:7 —MLN
O Give Thanks unto the Lord! Psalm 118:1 —DTM
Anticipating with Joy Our Savior’s Advent. I Thessalonians 2:19 —PEB
God’s Gift of Love – Our Christmas Treasure. I John 4:9 —RJL
Our Hopes for the New Year. Romans 8:28-30 —DTM
The Christian and the Party Scene: “What Saith the Scriptures?” Luke 21:34 —EJW
Official Announcement: Rev. Mark W. Dierking resignation. —EJW
“So help us God!” Pastoral conference resolution and oath. —Ed.
Proverbs 5:20 is a sedes doctrinae. —DTM
Our Scriptural Position on the Modern Social Dance. I Peter 4:4 —Ed.
September—October 2006
TITLE: “Earnestly contend for the Faith.” Jude 3
The Authority of Holy Scripture—Sola Scriptura.. Ephesians 2:20 —PEB
Straddling the Fence, The Admission of Defeat. Matthew 12:30 —DTM
Continuing in the Word of God. John 8:31-32 —RAM
What is it about faith that justifies? Romans 5:1 —DTM
Rightly Judging the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Romans 16:17 —RJL
Battling the Temptation to Yield to Peer Pressure. Proverbs 1:10 —EJW
Would these men be in the heterodox Missouri Synod today? —Ed.
July-August 2006
TITLE: “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together”. Hebrews 10:25
The God-Ordained Participation of Christians in the Local Congregation. Acts 2:42 —DTM, Edited by RJL.
Convention Digest MOTTO: Hebrews 10:25 —DTM
The Scriptural Principles of Christian Giving. DTM
May—June 2006
TITLE: “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost..” Matthew 28:19
“Why Did Jesus Just Up and Leave Us?” John 16:7 —DTM
The Gift of the Holy Ghost: Saving Faith in Christ. I Corinthians 12:3b —RJL
“He therefore, that will be saved must thus think of the Trinity.” Matthew 28:19 —MLN
The Athanasian Creed —Ed.
The One Thing Needful for a Happy Christian Home. Joshua 24:15—PEB
We Should Consider the Augsburg Confession a Great Treasure. Psalm 119:46—MWD
March—April 2006
TITLE: “It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again.”. Romans 8:34
Jesus, I Will Ponder Now! Matthew 26:40 —RJL
What Christ Suffered in Our Place. I Peter 3:18 —PEB
The Active Obedience of Christ in His Passion. Hebrews 5:8 —EJW
Christ’s Triumphant Resurrection. Psalm 118:24 —DTM
Rightly Judging the L.C.R. John 7:24b. —RJL
Evidences and Proofs of Jesus’ Resurrection.—DTM
January—February 2006
TITLE: “We have also a more sure Word of prophecy.” II Peter 1:19
The Testimony of Peter, a Witness of Jesus’ Transfiguration. II Peter 1:16 —RJL
What Is a Truly God pleasing Engagement? —DTM
Regarding the ecclesiastical names for the Sundays in Lent … —Ed.
Why Jesus Anticipated His Suffering with Great Joy. Hebrews 12:2 —DGR
Looking Forward to Our Nigerian Visit. Acts 16:9 —RJL
Looking Back on our Effort in Midland, Michigan. —DTM
A Prayer for the coming Lenten season … —Ed.
2005
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November—December 2005
TITLE: “The Lord hath made known His Salvation!” Psalm 98:2a
True Gratitude is a Fruit of Saving Faith. Colossians 3:17 —RAM
The Coming Savior in Old Testament Prophecy. Malachi 3:1 —DTM
What was Blessed about the Virgin Mary? Luke 1:48 —PEB
An Advent Prayer—Ed.
The Childlike Faith of Mary and Joseph in Their Savior. Luke 1:38, Matthew 1:24—EJW
Why Only a Christian Can Have a Truly Happy New Year! Lamentations 3:22-23 —RJL
A New Year’s Prayer—Ed.
Official Notice: Constitutional change to the Committee on Theological Education. —RJL
September—October 2005
TITLE: “Ye are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets.”. Ephesians 2:20
Is there a Difference between the LAW of God and the ORDINANCE of God? Exodus 34:11.—RJL
Does God’s Law Apply Also to Christians? Romans 3:20 — PEB
Are Christian Fathers in Duty Bound to Provide for Their Families? I Timothy 5:8 —MWD
Do the Confessions Norm the Scriptures?? Ephesians 2:19-20 —DTM
The Russian Trip by Mission Committee Representatives. —R.A.M. and E. J. W
Self‑Pity. —MLN
July—August 2005
TITLE: “That there be no divisions among you”. I Corinthians 1:10
The Lord Commands Separation!- —II Corinthians 6:14ff.—EJW
Convention Digest.—DTM
Introducing . . . ST. MARK’S Sauk Village, Illinois.—RJL
OFFICIAL NOTICE:Declaration of fellowship from the Fellowship of Lutheran Cong. in Nigeria.—RJL
May—June 2005
TITLE: “He ascended up on high… and gave gifts unto men.” Ephesians 4:8
Some Mother’s Day Thoughts to Consider—MLN
Passages for the Children to Review for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. —Ed.
The Ascended Christ’s Gifts to His Church. —Ephesians 4:8; 11-12—DTM
The Suffering of Christians in Job’s Footsteps.—Hebrews 12:6—MWD
Pentecost: Power to be Witnesses unto Christ.– Acts 1:8—PEB
The Duties of Christian Fathers. Ephesians 6:4—RJL
March—April 2005
TITLE: “Christ was delivered for our offenses and was raised again for our justification.” Romans 4:25
The Lamb of God in the Types of the Old Testament. John 1:29 —PEB
Christ’s Vicarious Atonement. John 4:25a —DTM
The Ressurection of Christ “…for our justification.”. Romans 4:25b —RJL
Christ lag in Todesbanden—(TLH 195, v. 1 –3)
Christ’s Redemptive Work...Luther’s Church Postil, (St. L. Ed. XII, 1586) —Ed.
The Signs of the Times—German Protestant Churches. —MLN
January—February 2005
TITLE: “Jesus manifested forth His glory.” John 2:11
The Glorious Light of the Savior’s Epiphany. II Corinthians4:6 —RJL
The Meaning of the Season of Lent —PEB
The Savior Looks Forward to His Impending Suffering and Death. Matthew 16:1 —DTM
Internal Repentance versus External Ashes. —RAM
The Signs of the Times—Mega Churches. —MLN
2004
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November—December 2004
TITLE: “The glory as of the only begotten of the Father” John 1:14
Giving Thanks to the God of Our Salvation. Psalm 116:12-14 —RJL
Christ, The Messenger of the Covenant. Malachi 3:1 —DTM
The Joyous Message of the Christmas Angels. Luke 2:10-14. —DTM
Using Our Time Wisely in These Last Evil Days. Ephesians 5:15–16 —PEB
The Need for Faithful Christian Pastors. Matthew 9:37 —DTM
Official Announcement and Report Pastor Roman G. Schurganoff, colloquy Oct. 25-26, 2004—RJL
The Telltale Signs of the Sad Deterioration of Lutheranism in this Latter Day! —MLN
September—October 2004
TITLE: “My soul, wait thou only upon God.” Psalm 62:5
The Joys of Being a Faithful Christian Pastor I Timothy 1:12 —RJL
How Does the Principle of Sola Scriptura Determine What Is Proper Bible Interpretation? II Peter 1:20 —DTM
A Reformation Prayer. Psalm 46:1 —DGR
For the information of our readers…Faith Ev. Lutheran Church of Stover, Missouri Dissolved —RJL
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Holy Scripture Evangelical Lutheran Church severs fellowship —RJL
Obedience to the Pastor as Commanded by Scripture......contrasted with the Obedience Required by the Pope. Hebrews 13:17 —PEB
The Proper Biblical Relationship between Employers and Employees. Ephesians 6:5, 7, 9 —RAM
July—August 2004
TITLE: “Endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit.” Eph 4:3
The President’s Column: What the President of a Church Body Is NOT to Be and IS to Be! Romans 12:9 —RJL
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Articles of Merger with the Fellowship of Lutheran Congregations —DTM
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SINFUL SEPARATION AND DEFECTION: E. R. Stallings —RJL
Reaffirmation of our Scriptural Position on the Modern Social Dance. —Ed.
The Marks of True Christian Unity. I Corinthians 1:10 —DTM
Convention Digest MOTTO: “By the grace of God I am what I am.” —DTM
Introducing…Trinity Oak Park, Illinois —RJL
May—June 2004
TITLE: Judge Righteous judgment. John 7:24
The President’s Column: Matthew 7:1 —ERS
The Christian’s Obligation to Reprove Sin. Ephesians 5:11 —PEB
The Duty of Every Christian: To Try the Spirits!. I John 4:1 —EJW
The Judgment of Civil Governments. Romans 13:3-4 —DTM
Prayer for Civil Authorities—TLH page 104
The Exercise of Parental Judgment in Bringing Up Children as God Enjoins. Eph. 6:4 —MLN
The Day of Judgment I John 2:28 —RAM
March—April 2004
TITLE: Now is Christ risen from the dead! I Corinthians 15:20
Objective Justification in Jesus’ Prayer from the Cross Luke 23:34 —RJL
The Savior's Assurance of Salvation to a Dying Believer Luke 23:43 —DTM
Important Doctrinal and Practical Lessons Manifest in Jesus' Last Word on the Cross Luke 23:4 —MWD
The Significance of the Events in Luke 23:44-45 —PEB
The Forty Days between Christ's Resurrection and Ascension. —RAM
The Sign of the Times: Contemporary "Christian" Music?, “Unity" at any cost?, “Ubuntu"? - MLN
January—February 2004
TITLE: “I am the Light of the World” John 8:12
The President’s Column: Psalm 42:11 —ERS
An Exhortation to Our Catechumens Luke 2:47 and 52 —DTM
Christ’s First Miracle John 2:11—DGR
How Jesus Christ is the Light of the World John 8:12 — PEB
Are We to Expect New Revelations Beyond Holy Scripture? Hebrews 1:1-2 —RJL
The Signs of the Times: Contra Islam. John 17:3, God’s Promise. Genesis 9:16 —MLN
2003
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November—December 2003
TITLE: “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men.” Titus 2:11
The President’s Column: “Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel” (TLH 62) —ERS
Isaiah‘s Christmas Prophecy Fulfilled. Isaiah 7:14 —RJL
A Christmas Meditation. Galatians 4:4-5 —MLN
The Angels’ Christmas Song of Praise. Luke 2:14 —PEB
Forget Not All His Benefits” Psalm 103:1-5 —DGR
False Teachers Endeavor to STEAL from Us the Blessings of Christmas! Isaiah 9:6 —DTM
Announcement: Colloquy of Pastor Nimi Fyneface. —ERS
September—October 2003
TITLE:“Earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.” Jude 3
The President’s Column. Re. What the reformation delivered us from. John 8:31-32 —ERS
A Reformation Prayer of Thanksgiving. Psalm 55:22 —RJL
Sola Scriptura in 2003? II Timothy 1:13 —DTM
Installation at St. Mark’s. Philippians 4:4 —RJL
A Bible Study Outline: The Active and Passive Obedience of Christ. —PEB
Our Scriptural Right and Duty Restored by the Reformation: To Examine Doctrine. I John 4:1 —EJW
A Brief Biography of Martin Chemnitz: “The Second Martin” Jude 3 —RSK
A Reformation Prayer for Missionary Zeal Among Us. —RAM
A Prayer of Intercession for Students to Study to Become Orthodox Lutheran Pastors. —DGR
The Sign of the Times: Re. Marriage and homosexual marriage. —MLN
July—August 2003
TITLE: “Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind .” Romans 12:2
The President’s Column: I Timothy 3:1 —ERS
The Great Danger Worldliness Presents in our Congregations and in the Lives of Individual Christians.—EJW
Convention Digest. —DTM
The Sign of the Times. Abuse of things allowed:alcohol —MLN
May—June 2003
TITLE: “…in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” Mathew 28:19
The President’s Column: “Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Eph. 4:3 —ERS
Why the Doctrine of the Trinity Is Fundamental to Salvation. Athanasian Creed. —EJW
“Draw Us to Thee!” John 14:2b —DGR
Christ’s Session at the Right Hand of the Father. Ephesians 1:20 —RAM
Joint Fellowship Service: Peace, St. Mark’s and Trinity congregations. —DTM
The Spiritual Harvest of Pentecost— Evidence of the Power of God’s Word. Acts 2:11 —MWD
Report on our Seminary.—RJL
Around the World: Re. Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod prayer fellowship controversy. —MLN
“Synodolatry ” —PEK
March—April 2003
TITLE: “The Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” Isaiah 53:6
The President’s Column: “Jesus, I will ponder now, on Thy holy Passion.” —TLH 140, 1 —ERS
Messianic Prophecies Fulfilled in Our Savior’s Passion. Matthew 26:56 —DGR
The God-Man Jesus Christ in His Gethsemane Prayer. Mathew 26:39 —DTM
The Comfort of Christ’s Vicarious Satisfaction Is Intended for All Sinners. Isaiah 53:5 —EJW
Why Not ONE CUP In Holy Communion? Mark 14:23 —DTM
Christ’s Descent into Hell. I Peter 3:18-19 —RAM
Christ’s Resurrection: Its Importance and Comfort. I Corinthians 15:17-18 —RJL
Around the World: Re. Netherlands Lutherans ordain woman. —MLN
January—February 2003
TITLE: “Arise, shine, for thy Light is come!” Isaiah 60:1
The President’s Column. “Here am I; send me.” Isaiah 6:8 —ERS
The Newborn Savior’s Appearance to the Wise Men. Isaiah 60: 3-6 —DGR
Christ Manifested as our DIVINE PROPHET in His Epiphany. John 1:18 —DTM
The Significance of Christ’s Transfiguration. II Peter 1:16-18 —EJW
Report on our Seminary. —RJL
The Savior’s Epiphany in our Mission Work. Acts 1:8 —RAM
News from Our Russian Brethren. —Ed.
Around the World: “Prayer Is No Longer An Act of Worship In The LCMS” —MLN
2002
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec (PDF Printable Editions)
November—December 2002
TITLE: “And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.” John 1:14
The President’s Column: “And on earth peace, good will toward men.” Luke 2:14 —ERS
Dedication at Good Shepherd, Tucson. —Ed.
Remembering Luther’s Birth. Psalm 103:2 —DGR
A Truly Christian Thanksgiving. I Thessalonians 5:18 —MWD
The Threefold Significance of Advent. Psalm 24:7 —EJW
Christmas: The Feast of God the Father. II Corinthians 9:15 —RJL
“Grant Us Now a Glad New Year” Ephesians 5:16 —RAM
Savoring by Faith the PEACE and JOY of Christmas. —DTM
September—October 2002
TITLE:“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1
The President’s Column. Jude 3 —ERS
The Source and Norm of Lutheran Theology. II Timothy 1:13 —DTM
Important Dates in Luther’s Life. —DTM
Justification by Grace through Faith. Ephesians 2:8 —RJL
Installation at St. Luke’s, Seattle. —EJW
A Fellowship Celebration: Peace, St. Mark’s and Trinity Congregations. Psalm 133:1 —DTM
Would Luther Recognize the “Lutheran” Church Today? —RAM
Now that the kids are back in school… Ephesians 6:4 —DTM
Around the World: Re. ELS Convention. —MLN
July—August 2002
TITLE:“In Thy presence is fulness of joy; at Thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” Psalm 16:11
The President’s Column: Re. New elected Conference officers. —ERS
In Memoriam… Pastor Paul R. Bloedel. DTM
Official Announcement: Announce the interim appointment of Pastors Robert J. Lietz and David T. Mensing to fill the fifth year chair as co-instructors in our Concordia Theological Seminary. —MWD
Convention Digest. —DTM
From Our Brethren in Russia. —DTM
A Fifty Year Milestone at Lebanon, Oregon —Ed.
Around the World: Re. False evangelist. —MLN
A Brief Note about Our Cover Text… —RJL
May—June 2002
TITLE: “Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof.” I Peter 5:2a
The President’s Column. Re. The Pastoral office. —MLN
Official Notice: Fellowship declaration of Mighty Fortress Orthodox Evangelical Lutheran Church. —MLN
The Qualifications of the Ministry. I Timothy 3:1-7 —RJL
The God-Required Obedience to the Pastor. —EJW
The Pastor as Shepherd and Example. I Peter 5:1-4 —DGR
Marriage and the Ministry. —RAM
The Myth of the Papacy. Matthew 16:18-19 —DTM
Around the World: Re. Muslim growth in America. —MLN
March—April 2002
TITLE: “Surely he hath borne our griefs. And carried our sorrows.” Isaiah 53:4
The President’s Column: False claim on the resurrection. —MLN
Judas Iscariot-The Betrayer.—PRB
Simon Peter-The Denier Turned Penitent. —DTM
Caiaphas-The Haughty High Priest. —RAM
Joseph of Arimathea-The Rich but Faithful One. DGR
January—February 2002
TITLE: “If any man be in Christ, he is a new Creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are be come new.” II Corinthians 5:17
The President’s Column: re. Mark 8. —MLN
Luther’s Funeral Service. —MLN?
Doctrinal Essay: The Work of the Holy Ghost in View of the 50th Anniversary of our Conference. (Part 2 of 2) —PRB
Around the World: Re. Current trends in network TV; Re. Spoiled kids. —MLN
2001
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec (PDF Printable Editions)
November—December 2001
TITLE: “For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son.” John 3:16
The President’s Column: Re. The attributes of God. —MLN
Historical Essay: “The formation of the Orthodox Lutheran Conference, 1951” Part III —DTM
Thanksgiving. Luke 17:11-19 —RAM
The Unwitting Role of Civil Government in the Fulfillment of Divine Prophecy. Luke 2:1-5 —DTM
Around the World: Re. Heavy Metal rock groups; Re. ELCA church ordains homosexual female pastor; Re. Global warming. —MLN
September—October 2001
TITLE: “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.” Romans 8:16
The President’s Column: Re. Luther and Zwingli. —MLN
Historical Essay: “The formation of the Orthodox Lutheran Conference, 1951” Part II —DTM
Doctrinal Essay: The Work of the Holy Ghost in View of the 50th Anniversary of Our Conference. (Part 1 of 2) —PRB
July—August 2001
TITLE: “And take… the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.” Ephesians 6:17
The President’s Column: Re. St Michaels’s and All Angels’ Day. —MLN
Convention Digest. —DTM
Historical Essay: “The Formation of the Orthodox Lutheran Conference, 1951” Part I—DTM
Around the World: Re. Divorce; Re. Abuses by yoga instructor. —MLN
May—June 2001
TITLE: “Hold fast the form of sound words” II Timothy 1:13
The President’s Column: Re. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. —MLN
The Fuzzy Thinking of the Consecrationists. —PRB
Ordination is not a Sacrament or a Divine Institution. —RAM
Our Quia Subscription to the Lutheran Confessions. —DTM
The Pastor’s Work is Full Time for Your Sakes, Not Part Time. —MWD
Around the World: Re. The Baptist compromise doctrine for unity. —MLN
March—April 2001
TITLE: “For these things were done, that the Scriptures should be fulfilled.” John 19:36
The President’s Column: Re. Various types of sins against the sixth commandment. —MLN
God Smites the Shepherd and the Flock is Scattered. Zechariah 13:7 and Matthew 26:31 —PRB
“He was numbered with the transgressors.” Isaiah 53:12 —DTM
“They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.” Psalm 22:18 —DGR
“They shall look on Him whom they pierced.” —RAM
“Thou Wilt Not Leave My Soul in Hell.” Psalm 16:10, Acts 2:27:31. —ERS
January—February 2001
TITLE: “By the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.” Romans 5:18b
The President’s Column: Re. Another year of grace. —MLN
What is Objective Justification? —PRB
What is Subjective Justification? Romans 5:1 —DTM
What is Justification by Works? —RAM
Pessimism. —MLN
Around the World: Vatican Official Explains Consecration to Mary. —MLN
2000
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec (PDF Printable Editions)
November—December 2000
TITLE: “ They shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” Matthew 1:23
The President’s Column. Re. Giving thanks. —MLN
Eschatology By August Graebner, Theological Quarterly article, April 1902. Part 2 of 2
Isaiah 7:14 — A “Rectilinear” Prophecy of Christ’s Virgin Birth —DTM
The Grace of God has Appeared in the Babe of Bethlehem. Titus 2:11 —PRB
Around the World: Re. Anarchist; Celebration?? Re. Woman Ordination; Re. Archeological evidence of the Flood —MLN
September—October 2000
TITLE: “For if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10
The President’s Column: Our Conference Pastors speak the same thing. —MLN
The Reformation Also Exposed the Errors of the Reformed. —RAM
Historical Essay: “The Official Establishment of Heterodoxy in the Missouri Synod, 1950” —DTM
Eschatology. By August Graebner, Theological Quarterly article, April 1902. Part 1 of 2
Around the World: Re. The Devil’s work in organized religion; Re. Credit cards and debt. —MLN
July—August 2000
TITLE: “Except a man be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot entire into the kingdom of God”. John 3:5
The President’s Column. Re. Church attendance. —ERS
Convention Digest. —DTM
Historical Essay: “The Official Establishment of Heterodoxy in the Missouri Synod, 1950” —DTM
Around the World: Re. The Ice Age and false science. —MLN
May—June 2000
TITLE: “Baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” Matthew 28:19
The President’s Column: Re. The Psalms, the prayer book of Christians. —MLN
The Anti-Trinitarian Mormonism. —MLN
The Jewish Religion Denies the Triune God and Must Therefore be Regarded as a Heathen Religion. —PRB
The Anti-Trinitarian Jehovah’s Witnesses. —DTM
Freemasonry and its Anti-Trinitarian Beliefs. —RAM
Around the World: Re. Recent religious conferences view of God. —MLN
March—April 2000
TITLE:”He is despised an rejected of men; a man of sorrow, and acquainted with grief”. Isaiah 53:3a
The President’s Column. Lenten theme. —MLN
Christ Enters Jerusalem as a Lowly King. —RAM
Christ Cleanses The Temple. Matt. 21:12-13 —DGR
The Last Passover and the First Lord's Supper. I Corinthians 5:7b —DTM
The Blessed Easter Tidings: Christ is Risen! —MLN
Around the World. Re. Marriage & Family —MLN
January—February 2000
TITLE: “(And we beheld his glory; the glory as of the only begotten of the father,) full of grace and truth.” John 1:14b
The President’s Column: Re. Temptations to good and temptations to evil. —MLN
Being About the Father’s Business. —RAM
“We have a More Sure Word of Prophecy” II Peter 1:16-21 —DTM
Has the Reading of Scripture Become “A Lost Art”? I Timothy 4:13 —ERS
Around the World: Re. ELCA approves unity with Episcopal church; Re. Assisted suicide. —MLN
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