• Book Blurbs: David Maxwell on Cyril

    David Maxwell discusses his new translation of Cyril’s Commentary on John.

  • “In The Word” Bible Studies

    “In The Word” Bible Studies

    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,…

  • Lent 2 • Philippians 3:17–4:1 • February 24, 2013

    By Robert Kolb Introductory thoughts “Walk this way,” Mel Brook’s Igor the hunchback said (from the movie Young Frankenstein). Following in his footsteps, Doctor Frankenstein imitated his awkward gait. Children imitate their…

  • First thoughts on the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI

    First thoughts on the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI

    Read more from the original source: First thoughts on the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI

  • 8th Annual Lecture in Hispanic/Latino Theology and Missions – March 11, 2013

    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.

  • A New Papacy

    A New Papacy

    Benedict XVI is the first pope to resign since Celestine V did so in 1294 after little more than 5 months in office. (Some commentators name Gregory XII, who resigned in 1415,…

  • Women in Military Combat: a post-decision perspective

    Women in Military Combat: a post-decision perspective

    Thinking about the decision to rescind the limitations of women in combat.

  • Lent 1 • Romans 10:8b–13 • February 17, 2013

    By Joel P. Okamoto Notes on the pericope This pericope is a portion of Paul’s lengthy discussion of the salvation of both Jews and Gentiles in his letter to the Romans. At…

  • The Science of Divorce

    The new research on divorce and family change exposes a crisis. There are at least three things the church can do about it.