John Witte on religion and human rights language
Watch this interview with John Witte, Jr. Then see him live at Concordia Seminary’s Theological Symposium, September 18-19, 2012
Watch this interview with John Witte, Jr. Then see him live at Concordia Seminary’s Theological Symposium, September 18-19, 2012
By Thomas Manteufel What does the Old Testament portrayal of Israel have to do with us followers of Jesus Christ? This question may well occur to hearers of this and similar Old Testament lessons. The fact is that when God through Moses addresses Old Testament Israel, he also speaks to us. By way of analogy ..
Dr. Sanchez, director of the Seminary’s Center for Hispanic Studies, will work with churches and leaders in Hispanic ministry to lead and coordinate the work of the LCMS
By Arthur F. Graudin Textual Considerations The text—God’s word to his people through the prophet Isaiah—contains a number of key words that point to significant concepts in Israel’s history. The Hebrew word יצר (v. 16) is used in our text to refer to the activity of a potter. In Genesis 2:7 the verb describes the ..
By Kyle Castens The Choice is His There is nothing more non-descript than a plain white Styrofoam takeout container. As it sat on our counter, it went unnoticed. My wife had to bring it to the attention of our sons. They opened the lid and found something unexpected: desserts! Cookies and brownies, big and small. ..
“Doing Justice: The Church’s Faith in Action” is the title of the 23rd Annual Theological Symposium, to be held Sept. 18-19, 2012, on the campus of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. Featured speakers include John Witte, Jr., John Nunes, Kathryn Galchutt, Bernhard Seter, and Mark Junkans
Mark Schuler remembers Erich Kiehl, professor of exegetical theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 1975-1992
Relive, via video, Concordia Seminary’s Theological Symposium, held September 20-12, 2011, on “Rediscovering the Art of Preaching.” Featured presenters included Dean Nadasdy, Dale Meyer, David Schmitt, and Glenn Nielsen
View video from the Day of Exegetical Reflection, held at Concordia Seminary on September 19, 2011, with the theme “The Bible in English: Its Present and Future.”
As part of the Center for Hispanic Studies’ 25th anniversary, Doug Groll and Leopoldo Sanchez discuss the past, present, and future of Hispanic/Latino theology and mission
Preacher’s Studio is a chance to take a step back and talk about the art and craft of preaching. Today’s preacher: DAVID LEWIS, on preaching Luke 2:22-32
Concordia Seminary Professor Leo Sanchez has been named chair of the Board of Directors of Lutherans in Medical Missions (LIMM)
Back by popular demand, this Preacher’s Roundtable led by David Schmitt discusses preaching Mark throughout year B of the three-year lectionary cycle. Part 2 of 2 looks at preaching Mark during ordinary time (after Pentecost)
Editor’s Note: This homiletical help is adapted from Concordia Journal, November 1983. By H. Armin Moellering Introduction: “A human being needs comfort. The nursing child crying in its crib, the old man clinging to a beloved hand as he dies; the one coming into the world, the one departing from the world, both need comfort. ..
Leopoldo Sanchez discusses Hispanic/Latino theology and missions with Rev. Greg Klotz, the 2012 annual lecturer for Concordia Seminary’s Center for Hispanic Studies
Preacher’s Studio is a chance to take a step back and talk together about the art and craft of preaching. Today’s preacher: JOHN SCHMIDTKE, on preaching Titus