Absolution is Great for the Soul
In this brief observation, Mart Thompson draws out the benefits of the often overlooked practice of individual absolution
Preachers Studio: David Schmitt
The journey from text to pulpit can be a long and winding road, filled with false starts, surprising discoveries, and hard choices along the way. On a semi-regular basis, the homiletics faculty of Concordia Seminary invites you to walk the road with the preacher in The Preachers Studio series. Each sermon was preached during chapel services ..
Christology Illustrated
Dr. David Maxwell lays out a clear and concise description of Lutheran Christology. He maintains that its fundamental point is to emphasize the unity of Christ. In this article, he explores the 3 different kinds of statements that the Scriptures make about Christ: the genera of communication of attributes
“Of Good Comfort” Martin Luther’s Letters to the Depressed
This video conversation takes a fresh look at Luther’s counseling experience and what it shows us about the necessity of soul care
The Hope to Which We Cling
Christians cling to a peculiar hope. Dr. Timothy Saleska writes “As the story of Israel makes clear and as God demonstrated by raising Jesus from the dead, the difference for God’s people is that the darkness has an end.” In the Old Testament God sent preachers to share the promises that bring hope…and he still does today. Concordia Seminary is privileged to form students for this role — preachers of a peculiar hope
Drawing Closer to an Unchanging Christ
Do the words of Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and always” refer to the constancy of the second person of the Trinity or to His constancy in our lives? In this article from the December 2020 issue of Concordia Seminary Magazine, Dr. Jeffrey Oschwald compares two interpretations and comes to a surprising conclusion
In Memoriam: Antti Raunio, Finnish Luther Scholar
The sudden death of Prof. Antti Raunio has saddened the international scholarly community, which valued his important contributions to the study of Martin Luther as well as his generous collegiality and friendship
Meet the Professor: Dr. Ronald Mudge
Concordia Seminary Dean of Theological Research and Publication Dr. Erik Herrmann sits down with Dr. Ronald Mudge, who became provost and chief academic officer in May 2022. Mudge previously served as the Rouse Professor of Pre-Seminary Studies at Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, and is a former missionary to Africa. As part of his duties, Mudge says ..
“And they will all be taught of God”: Martin Luther’s Biblical Translation at 500
It is now 500 years since Luther’s translation of the New Testament first appeared. It is no exaggeration or hyperbole to praise Luther’s German Bible as not only one of the most important works in the German language but also as one of the great literary achievements of Western history. It is well known that ..
Who Has Ever Even Heard of the Missouri Synod?
Paul Raabe reflects on the label “Lutheran” and how, in some contexts, it does not communicate to most Americans. We need to be able to explain ourselves to outsiders in ways intelligible to them. Maybe a church sign should say: “A Gospel-Baptism-Lord’s Supper-Bible-Creedal-Liturgical Church – Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.” These descriptions are the markers of our church body
Pious Nonsense: “The Ancient Name of God Is the Sound of Our Breathing”
As well-meaning and pious as they may seem, certain claims about God and His Word fail to meet the standard of truth. Dr. Jeffery Gibbs discusses one such assertion concerning the name of God
2022 Theological Symposium
The Exegetical Elephant in the Room? The upcoming 32nd Annual Theological Symposium, “Search the Scriptures: Finding Christ and Ourselves in the History of Exegesis,” will compare and contrast the ancient and modern exegetical methods and approaches to reading and interpreting the Scriptures. The symposium is set for Sept. 20-21, 2022, on the Concordia Seminary campus. ..
Concordia Journal Summer 2022
Browse the interactive version above or download this issue as a pdf. The full catalog of back issues of the Concordia Journal (1975-present), along with the indexed volumes of its predecessor Concordia Theological Monthly (1949-1974), are available online at AtlaSerials® (Atlas®). Atlas is an online full-text collection of major religion and theology journals used by libraries, librarians, scholars, theologians, clergy, ..
ICYMI: Preaching Matthew (Part 2)
David Schmitt, Jeff Gibbs, and Ron Rall discuss preaching Matthew. Part two of two
ICYMI: Preaching Matthew (Part 1)
David Schmitt, Jeff Gibbs, and Ron Rall form a Preachers Roundtable on preaching Matthew. Part one of two
ICYMI: 2022 Multiethnic Symposium Videos
On May 3-4, 2022, we held our Multiethnic Symposium on campus, in partnership with Concordia University, St. Paul. The theme of the symposium was “Rise and Enter the City“: “But rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do” (Acts 9:6 ESV). With these words, Jesus calls Saul of ..