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Two-Edged False Dichotomy between Word and Sacrament 2008-06-24

A Reformed Liturgical DietExpository Preaching under attack Read my original post A Reformed Liturgical Diet Read Expository Preaching under attack at the Two-Edged Sword blog including the comments. A Two-Edged False DichotomybalancedWestminster Shorter ...

A Pre-Lenten Prayer 2008-02-04

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Regarding Love 2007-09-10

“These are the two messages of the entire Gospel: the message of faith and the message of love—through faith before God, through love before or toward one’s neighbor. Here, therefore, he will treat of two kinds of people who sin against love. In the first place, there are the hypocrites, who do the most harm by feigning love. Many seem ...

The Problem with Plenty 2007-05-08

For the human heart trusts goods at hand but mistrusts those not at hand, as the saying goes: “Having gold makes men bold; being poor makes them sour.”?? But trust in wealth cannot rule in the heart at the same time with faith and love. And this he calls here “to forget the Lord God.” For you do not ...

From the Depths of Woe I Raise to Thee 2007-01-09

This is a fine meditation for those who would understand the gravity of their sin and the magnanimity of their savior.From Psalm 130, written by Martin Luther (1523), melody by Martin Luther (1524).From the depths of woe I raise to thee the voice of lamentation; Lord, turn a gracious ear to me and hear my supplication: if thou iniquities dost mark, our secret sins and ...

Colossians 2:16-19 2006-12-12

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Contemplation with Luther on Psalm 70:4-5 2006-08-18

Psalm 70:4-5 (ESV) 4 May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you! May those who love your salvation say evermore, “God is great!” 5 But I am poor and needy; hasten to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O Lord, do not delay!Outwardly Christians stumble and fall from time to time. Only weakness and shame appear on the surface, revealing that ...