Luther’s Truths, Then and Now
Robert Kolb delivered the following address at the International Conference on Confessional Leadership in the 21st Century, held in Wittenberg, Germany, May 3-8, 2015
The “Three Kingdoms” of Simon Musaeus: A Wittenberg Student Processes Luther’s Thought
Robert Kolb discusses one of Luther’s significant, but little known, students: Simon Musaeus
Ecumenical Witness
Editor’s Note: The Fall issue of the Concordia Journal is now being distributed to our subscribers. This issue is dedicated to various perspectives on ecumenism and church relations, including an essay by the important Luther scholar and Roman Catholic ecumenist, Fr. Jared Wicks, S.J. Our own Charles Arand provides a helpful introduction, highlighting the timeliness of ..
The Office of the Holy Ministry
Revisiting an essay on church and ministry from the systematic theology departments of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne
Discipleship in the Lutheran Tradition
Robert Kolb provides a sweeping overview of how Lutherans have conceived of and acted out “discipleship,” from the 16th century to today
Hermann Sasse’s Footnotes to Letter 14
Some of theologian Hermann Sasse’s (1895-1976) most timely thinking on the doctrine of scripture, inerrancy, and biblical hermeneutics. With introductions by Jeff Kloha and Ron Feuerhahn to provide context
Dr. C. F. W. Walther as Theologian (Part 2)
In honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of C. F. W. Walther, founder of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod and first president of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, we reprint here the landmark study of Dr. Walther by one of his brightest students, FRANCIS PIEPER. Part 2 of 2
Dr. C. F. W. Walther as Theologian (Part 1)
In honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of C. F. W. Walther, founder of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod and first president of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, we reprint here the landmark study of Dr. Walther by one of his brightest students, FRANCIS PIEPER. Part 1 of 2
Reframing the Story: The End of the Emergent Conversation
Dr. Carol Geisler discusses trends within the emergent church “conversation” and their impact on denominational structures and practices, particularly those found in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
Pagan Dualism – Alive and Well in 20th Century America
David Berger examines the implications of recent controversial decisions regarding the United States military
On suffering, the Bible, and preaching – Part 2
In connection with the Winter 2011 CONCORDIA JOURNAL and the Seminary’s partnership with Lutheran World Relief, more writings by past and present Concordia Seminary colleagues on issues of suffering, pain, and catastrophe
On suffering, the Bible, and preaching – Part 1
In connection with the Winter 2011 CONCORDIA JOURNAL and the Seminary’s partnership with Lutheran World Relief, a collection of writings by past and present Concordia Seminary colleagues on issues of suffering, pain, and catastrophe
Christology Illustrated (from the CT Vault)
From the CT Vault: David Maxwell gives a down-to-earth overview of Lutheran Christology, in particular the three genera (genus) of Christ
Theological Symposium 2010
View video from “Scripture and the Church: Formative or Formality?” – the 2010 Theological Symposium at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Do the Lutheran Symbolical Books Speak Where the Sacred Scriptures Are Silent?
A classic study of the Lutheran Confessions and the Scriptures by theologian ARTHUR CARL PIEPKORN, appearing here in conjunction with the Spring 2010 issue of Concordia Journal