Reformation Sunday
Spark your thoughts for October 29, 2023! Tune in to “Lectionary Kick-start” for a discussion about the texts for Reformation Sunday and the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost
FIVE THINGS NEW TESTAMENT TRANSLATIONS DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW
“Why do we teach Greek and Hebrew at the seminary? Don’t we already have good translations of the Bible?” … We don’t teach Greek and Hebrew so that the students can produce their own translations of the Bible, but so that they can understand the decisions that the translators have made on their behalf
Martin Luther’s Stand at Worms, Uncut
Erik Herrmann marks the 500th anniversary of Luther’s most famous speech by introducing a new “director’s cut” of the scene from a recent film
“The Devil is a Liar and So is His Father”: Why Greek Matters
…and why seminary students take Summer Greek
Reformation Day • John 8:31–36 • October 30, 2016
By Travis J. Scholl Commemorating the sixteenth-century events that came to be called the Protestant Reformation is more complicated than it used to be. Triumphalism—a certain weirdly coiffed presidential candidate notwithstanding—is no longer in vogue. We left it behind in favor of our more cosmopolitan sensibilities. Moreover, the drop in religious literacy has further problematized our ..
Holy Trinity • John 8:48–59 • May 22, 2016
By Charles Arand “I Am” Your Creator and Redeemer This is one of the better-known passages in John and is a favorite passage for many when it comes to finding texts that speak to the deity of Jesus. And yet it is perhaps one of the more enigmatic passages as well. After all, what kind ..
John 8:31-36
Chapel Sermon by Victor Belton from Mark 9:30-37 on Wednesday, October 28, 2015
John 8:34-47
Chapel Sermon by Lawrence Rast from John 8:34-47 on Friday, October 16, 2015
John 8:21-30
Chapel Sermon by Timothy Anas from John 8:21-30 on Thursday, September 17, 2015
Reformation Day • Revelation 14:6–7 • October 26, 2014
By Bruce Hartung Like the beginning of a great meal, Revelation 14:6–7 goes well with the psalm for this Sunday (Psalm 46) for the celebration of the Reformation. They are excellent companions because both express unshaking vision to see the presence and activity of God, even in the midst of great trial and calamity, even in the midst ..
John 8:31-38
Chapel Sermon by Alex Marque from John 8:31-38 on Thursday, May 15, 2014
Proper 8 • Galatians 5:1, 13–25 • June 30, 2013
By Bruce Hartung Review some of the times in the New Testament that eleutherou is used in addition to Galatians 5. These include John 8:31b–32, “If you remain in my world you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free”; Romans 6:18, “Freed from sin, ..
The Preacher’s Studio: Gerhard Bode
Preacher’s Studio is a chance to take a step back and talk about the art and craft of preaching. Today’s preacher: GERRY BODE, on preaching on the REFORMATION (JOHN 8:31-36)
Matthew 11:12-19
Matthew 11:12-19 is appointed for Reformation Day. God’s salvation often does not meet our expectations, but it is effective nonetheless. John 8:31-36, the other appointed Gospel, is also discussed
Matthew 11:12-19
Matthew 11:12-19 is appointed for Reformation Day. God’s salvation often does not meet our expectations, but it is effective nonetheless. John 8:31-36, the other appointed Gospel, is also discussed
John 8:48-59
John 8:48-59 is appointed for Trinity Sunday, Series C. The preexistence of Jesus ties Him to the Father. The Word that Jesus brings to us from the Father gives eternal life. Even though Abraham is dead, he is glad