By Robert Rosin Behold the Host Apocalyptic literature is not confined to Christianity, of course. So with a text from the Apocalypse or Revelation of St. John it is important to understand its place at the end of the New Testament, and in Christian thought. In popular parlance, apocalyptic literature is seen today as a ..
Leo Sanchez participates in a discussion hosted by Darrell Bock of Dallas Theological Seminary
Preacher’s Studio is a chance to take a step back and think about the art and craft of preaching. Today’s preacher: DAN MATTSON, on preaching ISAIAH 53:4-9
Textual Considerations The number seven (ἑπτὰ) has been understood to denote completeness. Interpreters differ, however, as to whether the “seven spirits” in verse 4 signify the Holy Spirit and provide a reference to the Holy Trinity. Louis A. Brighton agrees with the Trinitarian understanding in his commentary on Revelation.[1] For a helpful discussion of the ..
The Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, campus received about ten inches of snow on Palm Sunday. Here’s what Brother Martin thought about it
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will host its 11th Annual Day of Homiletical Reflection on Wednesday, May 8, 9:15 am to 4:15 pm. Michael Duduit will be the featured speaker on “The Centrality of Application in Biblical Preaching.”
By Tom Manteufel From time to time novels have appeared which depict the ramifications of the discovery of alleged archeological evidence that the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ never took place, such as When It Was Dark (in the early twentieth century) or more recently Dr. Paul Maier’s theological thriller A Skeleton in God’s Closet. ..
By David Wollenberg In our text the Apostle Paul is addressing the issue of how we live as brothers and sisters in Christ in this evil age. His concern is with those (both in Corinth and in our own day and places) who claim to “possess knowledge.” “This ‘knowledge,’” he says, “puffs up, but love ..
David Maxwell discusses his new translation of Cyril’s Commentary on John
Concordia Seminary has published three free Bible Studies for use in congregations. These studies include videos, leader guides, and handouts for discussions. These studies are all available for free here on concordiatheology.org, or may be purchased as a DVD containing the videos and PDFs for offline use via our online store. The Psalms and Life ..
UPDATED. The lecture by Hispanic leader M. Daniel Carroll Rodas will take place as part of the 3rd triennial Hispanic Lutheran Theological Consultation, March 11-12. The topic is timely: immigration
Preached by Dr. Erik Herrmann in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus, Jan 21, 2013
By Rev. Dr. Hyun Sub Um, President, Lutheran Church in Korea
Revisiting an essay on church and ministry from the systematic theology departments of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne
By Francis C. Rossow Comments on the Text Lulled either by the familiarity of our text or by its complex sentence structure, we may not at first be aware of the surprise—even the shock—it contains. Verse 6 drops a bomb: “This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members ..
Bruce Schuchard discusses his new commentary on 1-3 JOHN (CPH) with Jeff Kloha