Drawing from the vast collection of Luther's sermons and other works, editor Gracia Grindal here selects forty inspiring passages that raise profound truths about faith and life.
Includes a short introduction to Luther's life, journal-writing exercises and daily prayers. A rich resource for personal meditation or small group discussion. An inspiring companion anytime. Ideal for traveling through the seasons of Advent and Lent.
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Monday, February 06, 2017
Book: Dictionary of Luther and Lutheran traditions
In the five hundred years since the publication of Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses, a rich set of traditions have grown up around that action and the subsequent events of the Reformation. This up-to-date dictionary by leading theologians and church historians covers Luther's life and thought, key figures of his time, and the various traditions he continues to influence.
Prominent scholars of the history of Lutheran traditions have brought together experts in church history representing a variety of Christian perspectives to offer a major, cutting-edge reference work. Containing nearly six hundred articles, this dictionary provides a comprehensive overview of Luther's life and work and the traditions emanating from the Wittenberg Reformation. It traces the history, theology, and practices of the global Lutheran movement, covering significant figures, events, theological writings and ideas, denominational subgroups, and congregational practices that have constituted the Lutheran tradition from the Reformation to the present day.
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Prominent scholars of the history of Lutheran traditions have brought together experts in church history representing a variety of Christian perspectives to offer a major, cutting-edge reference work. Containing nearly six hundred articles, this dictionary provides a comprehensive overview of Luther's life and work and the traditions emanating from the Wittenberg Reformation. It traces the history, theology, and practices of the global Lutheran movement, covering significant figures, events, theological writings and ideas, denominational subgroups, and congregational practices that have constituted the Lutheran tradition from the Reformation to the present day.
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Book: Foundations of Grace
Understanding the doctrines of grace provides a clearer picture of God's sovereignty, mercy, and majesty. From the lawgiver Moses to the Apostle John, and from the early church fathers to modern defenders of the faith, there has marched onto the stage of human history a long line of godly men, a triumphant parade of spiritual stalwarts who have upheld the doctrines of grace. In this book, Dr. Steven J. Lawson takes readers on a heart–stirring survey of the Scriptures and their teaching on God's way of salvation. Lawson demonstrates that far from being a sixteenth century invention, the doctrines of grace are the clear teaching of the Bible in its entirety. From Genesis to Revelation, the Scriptures declare the message of God's sovereign grace in salvation.
Contents
1. A LONG LINE OF GODLY MEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SERVANTS OF SOVEREIGN GRACE: FROM MOSES TO THE PRESENT
2. WHERE THE LONG LINE BEGINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE LAWGIVER MOSES: GENESIS
3. SOVEREIGN GRACE IN THE WILDERNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE LAWGIVER MOSES: EXODUS TO DEUTERONOMY
4. STRONG MEN WITH A STRONG MESSAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EARLY LEADERS: JOSHUA TO JOB
5. MONARCHS BOW BEFORE THE SOVEREIGN . . . . . . . . . . . .
KINGS DAVID AND SOLOMON: PSALMS, PROVERBS, AND ECCLESIASTES
6. SPOKESMAN OF SOVEREIGN GRACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE MAJOR PROPHETS: ISAIAH
7. HERALDS OF DIVINE REGENERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE MAJOR PROPHETS: JEREMIAH, EZEKIEL, AND DANIEL
8. MAJOR THEOLOGY FROM MINOR PROPHETS . . . . . . . . .
THE MINOR PROPHETS: HOSEA TO MALACHI
9. CHRIST, THE CALVINIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE LORD JESUS CHRIST: MATTHEW, MARK, AND LUKE
10. THE MOUNT EVEREST OF THEOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE LORD JESUS CHRIST: THE GOSPEL OF JOHN
11. HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE APOSTLE PETER: ACTS AND 1 & 2 PETER
12. BY HIS GRACE AND FOR HIS GLORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE APOSTLE PAUL: ROMANS
13. PREACHER OF THE DOCTRINES OF GRACE . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE APOSTLE PAUL: 1 & 2 CORINTHIANS AND GALATIANS
14. BEFORE THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD . . . . . . . . . . .
THE APOSTLE PAUL: EPHESIANS TO 2 THESSALONIANS
15. THE PILLAR AND SUPPORT OF THE TRUTH . . . . . . . . . . .
THE APOSTLE PAUL: 1 & 2 TIMOTHY AND TITUS
16. EVANGELISM AND DIVINE SOVEREIGNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE PHYSICIAN LUKE AND THE AUTHOR OF HEBREWS: ACTS AND HEBREWS
17. SOVEREIGN REGENERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
JAMES, THE APOSTLE JOHN, AND JUDE: JAMES, 1, 2, & 3 JOHN, AND JUDE
18. THROUGHOUT ALL THE AGES TO COME . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE APOSTLE JOHN: THE GOSPEL OF JOHN AND REVELATION
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Contents
1. A LONG LINE OF GODLY MEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SERVANTS OF SOVEREIGN GRACE: FROM MOSES TO THE PRESENT
2. WHERE THE LONG LINE BEGINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE LAWGIVER MOSES: GENESIS
3. SOVEREIGN GRACE IN THE WILDERNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE LAWGIVER MOSES: EXODUS TO DEUTERONOMY
4. STRONG MEN WITH A STRONG MESSAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EARLY LEADERS: JOSHUA TO JOB
5. MONARCHS BOW BEFORE THE SOVEREIGN . . . . . . . . . . . .
KINGS DAVID AND SOLOMON: PSALMS, PROVERBS, AND ECCLESIASTES
6. SPOKESMAN OF SOVEREIGN GRACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE MAJOR PROPHETS: ISAIAH
7. HERALDS OF DIVINE REGENERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE MAJOR PROPHETS: JEREMIAH, EZEKIEL, AND DANIEL
8. MAJOR THEOLOGY FROM MINOR PROPHETS . . . . . . . . .
THE MINOR PROPHETS: HOSEA TO MALACHI
9. CHRIST, THE CALVINIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE LORD JESUS CHRIST: MATTHEW, MARK, AND LUKE
10. THE MOUNT EVEREST OF THEOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE LORD JESUS CHRIST: THE GOSPEL OF JOHN
11. HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE APOSTLE PETER: ACTS AND 1 & 2 PETER
12. BY HIS GRACE AND FOR HIS GLORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE APOSTLE PAUL: ROMANS
13. PREACHER OF THE DOCTRINES OF GRACE . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE APOSTLE PAUL: 1 & 2 CORINTHIANS AND GALATIANS
14. BEFORE THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD . . . . . . . . . . .
THE APOSTLE PAUL: EPHESIANS TO 2 THESSALONIANS
15. THE PILLAR AND SUPPORT OF THE TRUTH . . . . . . . . . . .
THE APOSTLE PAUL: 1 & 2 TIMOTHY AND TITUS
16. EVANGELISM AND DIVINE SOVEREIGNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE PHYSICIAN LUKE AND THE AUTHOR OF HEBREWS: ACTS AND HEBREWS
17. SOVEREIGN REGENERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
JAMES, THE APOSTLE JOHN, AND JUDE: JAMES, 1, 2, & 3 JOHN, AND JUDE
18. THROUGHOUT ALL THE AGES TO COME . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE APOSTLE JOHN: THE GOSPEL OF JOHN AND REVELATION
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BOOK - Katharina and Martin Luther: The Radical Marriage of a Runaway Nun and a Renegade Monk
Martin and Katharina Luther's revolutionary marriage was arguably one of the most scandalous and intriguing in history. Yet five centuries later, we still know little about Martin and Katharina Luther's life as husband and wife. Until now.
Against all odds, the unlikely union worked, over time blossoming into the most tender of love stories. This unique biography tells the riveting story of two extraordinary people and their extraordinary relationship, offering refreshing insights into Christian history and illuminating the Luthers' profound impact on the institution of marriage, the effects of which still reverberate today. By the time they turn the last page, readers will have a deeper understanding of Luther as a husband and father and will come to love and admire Katharina, a woman who, in spite of her pivotal role, has been largely forgotten by history.
Together, this legendary couple experienced joy and grief, triumph and travail. This book brings their private lives and their love story into the spotlight and offers powerful insights into our own twenty-first-century understanding of marriage.
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Against all odds, the unlikely union worked, over time blossoming into the most tender of love stories. This unique biography tells the riveting story of two extraordinary people and their extraordinary relationship, offering refreshing insights into Christian history and illuminating the Luthers' profound impact on the institution of marriage, the effects of which still reverberate today. By the time they turn the last page, readers will have a deeper understanding of Luther as a husband and father and will come to love and admire Katharina, a woman who, in spite of her pivotal role, has been largely forgotten by history.
Together, this legendary couple experienced joy and grief, triumph and travail. This book brings their private lives and their love story into the spotlight and offers powerful insights into our own twenty-first-century understanding of marriage.
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40 days of Lenten Prayer guide
In the 40 days of this Lenten season, you are invited to join with many in the Lutheran Church of Australia and the Lutheran Church of New Zealand to pray for their partners in mission.
Prayer is a vital part of mission, of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with those who don’t yet know him.
I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:3-6
The LCA has two arms reaching out across the borders of our countries to share Jesus’ love – LCA International Mission and Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS).
LCA International Mission has the responsibility for mission and evangelism, so that, through the work of the Holy Spirit and in partnership with others, we can bring the life-changing news of the gospel to people overseas and cross-culturally in our own countries.
Through LCA International Mission you are enabling Jesus’ love to come to life in the lives of many people across the borders of our countries and particularly in our near-neighbour countries in South East Asia and the Pacific.
To obtain your copy of 40 days of Lenten prayer guide visit here
Prayer is a vital part of mission, of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with those who don’t yet know him.
I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:3-6
The LCA has two arms reaching out across the borders of our countries to share Jesus’ love – LCA International Mission and Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS).
LCA International Mission has the responsibility for mission and evangelism, so that, through the work of the Holy Spirit and in partnership with others, we can bring the life-changing news of the gospel to people overseas and cross-culturally in our own countries.
Through LCA International Mission you are enabling Jesus’ love to come to life in the lives of many people across the borders of our countries and particularly in our near-neighbour countries in South East Asia and the Pacific.
To obtain your copy of 40 days of Lenten prayer guide visit here
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