…the fathers of the Missouri Synod recognized the distinction between the homologoumena and the antilegomena. They did, however, leave it to the individual to form his own views regarding any of the antilegomena, for they were divided in their opinion regarding, e.g., the Apocalypse. In the second volume of Lehre und Wehre (1856, p. 204 [...]
Besides Scripture’s own testimony as to its divine authority, we have, through the gracious providence of God, ample historical testimony to that effect. For the Scriptures of the Old Testament we have the testimony of the Jewish Church and of Christ and His Apostles. Christian theologians of all ages are right in saying: If the [...]
Luke 2:41-52 The “Everlasting Father” is and was, according to our text, He Who was twelve years old. Even so, the truth of his name “Wonderful” comes before our eyes. But this happens even more when we hear that He also increased in age with wisdom. a. Who is He Who grows in wisdom? The [...]
Luke 2:21 This is the wish of many on this day: a means that prevents misfortune and brings good luck. Many have their opinion. Some have, according to their opinion, such an agent (relics, amulets, shamrock, etc.). These are foolish talk and evil. Whoever relies on them, has no luck, but bad luck. He draws [...]
Address at the Dedication of the Walther Mausoleum 1892 By Francis Pieper Translated by Matthew C. Harrison “Yesterday at the Bates Street cemetery of the local Germany Trinity and Holy Cross congregations, the sepulcher commemorating the departed Dr. C. F. W. Walther was dedicated. The mausoleum was devoted to the memory of the departed by [...]
Pastor H. In our country, labor and capital are for the most part enemies of each other. Workers join together. But they are not satisfied merely to unite. In many cases they use their union in order to harm their neighbors. They demand that workers who do not belong to their union should be given [...]
Besides Scripture’s own testimony as to its divine authority, we have, through the gracious providence of God, ample historical testimony to that effect. For the Scriptures of the Old Testament we have the testimony of the Jewish Church and of Christ and His Apostles. Christian theologians of all ages are right in saying: If the [...]
One makes several objections against the prescribed treatment in God’s Word of those who teach differently. One says: The people, who do not remain in all things by God’s Word,but teach otherwise, are often learned, scientifically trained people, which one cannot deny also honest intentions. One must have respect for the knowledge and seriousness and [...]
Who makes available a thoroughgoing remedy to eliminate separation? Who shows us the way how this nuisance of separation in Christianity is resisted? This remedy is as simple as thoroughly acting. He says: “mark those who cause schism and nuisance alongside the doctrine that you have learned and depart from them!” If people appear in [...]
