by Matt Slick In Roman Catholicism the Mass is equivalent to The Lord’s Supper, the communion offering. The word “mass” is derived from the Latin missa. The mass is a series of rituals centered around the communion supper. It is also called the Eucharistic Supper. According to the New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, vol 2, [...]

Here is the handout from Bob and Cathy Mattson for the Third Sunday after Epiphany. Download: .doc/.pdf From Luther’s Prayers Give us true obedience and perfect resignation in all things temporal and eternal. Preserve us from the cruel voice of slandering, defaming, judging and condemning others. O that the great misery and harm caused by [...]

Here is the handout from Bob and Cathy Mattson for the Baptism of Our Lord Sunday. Download: .doc/.pdf From Luther’s Prayers O Father, grant us also that we may be your heavenly children. Teach us to be mindful only of our souls and our heavenly heritage, so that our earthly country and inheritance may not [...]

In the latest edition of Solid Ground–the newsletter of Stand to Reason–Greg Kokl provides an apologist’s reply to the myth of the “Lost Books of the Bible.” He asks, Has archaeology unearthed ancient biblical texts that cast doubt on the current canon of Scripture? Is it possible that Christians don’t have the true Bible? … [...]

The PROPHET’S PRAYER. — Habakkuk 1:12-17 V. 12. Art Thou not from everlasting, O Lord, my God, mine Holy One? To this certainty the prophet clings, from it he derives consoling confidence. We shall not die, the people of the Lord would not be wholly exterminated. O Lord, Thou hast ordained them, the children of [...]

Here is the handout from Bob and Cathy Mattson for the Fourth Sunday in Advent. Download: .doc/.pdf From Luther’s Prayers Lord Jesus Christ, hurry. Do not delay in bringing the blessed day when the hope of happy redemption will be fulfilled. For this reason you have asked us to pray: Thy kingdom come. Since you [...]

Here’s a wonderful free resource from Learn Out Loud: Handel’s Messiah: Comfort for God’s People Handel’s Messiah is a staple of the classical music repertoire during the Christmas season. Composed in 1741, George Frideric Handel’s oratorio tells the story of the birth, miracles, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus. In this audio book music expert [...]

John’s second attempt to lead his disciples to Christ: V. 2. Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, v. 3. and said unto Him, Art Thou He that should come, or do we look for another? When John, in his capacity as herald of [...]

Here is the handout from Bob and Cathy Mattson for the Third Sunday in Advent. Download: .doc/.pdf From Luther’s Prayers O Lord, even though I were John the Baptist, I could not give you an account of my life and deeds. I consider myself to be devout and your servant, not because of my own [...]