Category: 2 THE CONCORDIA LUTHERAN

“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him” (Colossians 3:17). Dating: A Modern Practice Although opinions vary greatly among social historians, most …

Dangers in Dating For a Consistent Christian – CL Sept – Oct 2010 Read More »

It seems that everywhere we look these days people are desperately trying to establish “concord” or agreement between Christ and Belial.  It should come as no surprise that there is no “concord” to be found, especially in light of such …

Was the Reformation Just a Big “Misunderstanding”?? CL Sept – Oct 2010 Read More »

“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might, for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom in the grave, whither thou goest.” — Ecclesiastes 9:10 Since Labor Day shows up on the calendar during …

Hard Work — The Christian’s Duty Under God – Sept – Oct 2010 Read More »

A 1992 Gallup youth poll reported that belief in angels among American teenagers had risen from 64% in 1978 to 76%.  Popular culture seems fascinated by the topic.  New Age religion followers show interest in the subject.  Angels are being …

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The 59th Annual Convention, held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lebanon, Oregon, officially began at 9:30 a.m. with a Divine Worship Service of Convocation in which the local Pastor, the Rev. M. L. Natterer, served as the liturgist, and the …

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We use the doctrine of the Church properly …when we take heed to be and remain members of the Invisible Church by sincere faith in the Redeemer;         Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. …

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  The Keynote Sermon delivered at the 59th Annual Convention of the Concordia Lutheran Conference Lebanon, Oregon   •   June 25, 2010 by President David T. Mensing I John 2:19 In the Name of Jesus Christ, our precious Redeemer, the …

The Evil of Sinful Separatism. CL July – August 2010 Read More »

  “Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the Word of God; whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.” — Hebrews 13:7 As we latter-day Christians continue to press onward in “the …

Just Who Was Athanasius? CL May – June 2010 Read More »

  “O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!  How unsearchable are His judgments, and His ways past finding out!  For who hath known the mind of the Lord?  Or who hath been His …

Without Apology: The Mystery of the Holy Trinity. CL May – June 2010 Read More »

Related article: How the Holy Spirit Gives Us Utterance Today Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles?  —I Corinthians 12:29 To the Holy Ghost, the Bible especially (though not exclusively) ascribes the work …

The Truth about the Baptism of the Spirit. CL May – June 2010 Read More »