Podcast: Trinity Sunday
Each week Jessica Bordeleau hosts professors of homiletics Dr. Peter Nafzger and Dr. David Schmitt in a discussion about the lectionary texts for the upcoming Sunday. This week they’ll get you started for Trinity Sunday!
Theological Symposium – Call for Papers
The Theological Symposium committee invites proposals for open sectionals for the 33rd Annual Theological Symposium, September 19-20, 2023, at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. The title this year is “Church and Society: Living by Hope in a Secular Age.”
Podcast Launch!
Concordia Seminary has developed a new podcast to support sermon writing and lesson planning. Lectionary Kick-start launches on Monday, May 22nd!
Book Blurbs: Abjar Bahkou, Shining the Gospel Light on the Quran
Concordia Seminary’s Dean of Theological Research and Publication Dr. Erik Herrmann talks with Dr. Abjar Bahkou, associate professor of Practical Theology, about his recent book, Shining the Gospel Light on the Quran: Understanding and Engaging Muslims (Concordia Publishing House, 2021), in this Concordia Journal Book Blurbs segment. Born in Syria, Bahkou converted to Lutheranism after ..
Book Blurbs: Bruce Schuchard, The Word from the Beginning
Concordia Seminary’s Dean of Theological Research and Publication Dr. Erik Herrmann talks with Dr. Bruce Schuchard, professor of Exegetical Theology, about his new book, The Word from the Beginning: The Person and Work of Jesus in the Gospel of John (Lexham Academic, 2022), in this Concordia Journal Book Blurbs segment, Schuchard began studying John as ..
Anatomy of a Sermon: “Gazing on the Beauty of the Lord” by David Schmitt
For almost three decades Professor David Schmitt has been teaching the art and the heart of preaching to apprentice preachers at Concordia Seminary. This particular sermon was preached in the chapel at Concordia Seminary for the dedication of new stained-glass windows. Like a master weaver, Schmitt creatively combined the four threads of discourse to deliver a custom-made tapestry for the benefit of all who had gathered
Join us for the 2023 Multiethnic Symposium
The Multiethnic Symposium will explore the changing landscape of immigration in the United States – and the unique opportunity Christians have to share the Gospel with people from all nations. Register today!
Concordia Journal Winter 2023
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Book Review: Cultural Apologetics
J.P. Cima reviews the book “Cultural Apologetics: Renewing the Christian Voice, Conscience, And Imagination in a Disenchanted World ” by Paul M. Gould
Multiethnic Symposium- 1.5 and 2.0 Generation Immigrants
2023 Multiethnic Symposium Registration is open! “Hope for the Church, Hope for the Future: 1.5 and 2.0 Generation Immigrants,” is set for May 2-3 on the campus of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Anatomy of a Sermon: A Sermon on Luke 12:13-21 By Brian King
Dr. David Peter writes a review and analysis of Brian King’s sermon based on Luke 12:13-21
2023 Pre-Lenten Workshop Videos
In January 2023, Dr. David Maxwell, Chairman of the Department of Systematic Theology, led Concordia Seminary’s annual Pre-Lenten Workshop on his new sermon series, “Honest Repentance”. Watch the vidoes here!
Review: Common Callings and Ordinary Virtues
“Common Callings and Ordinary Virtues deserves a wide reading if for no other reason than to help those of us who live in an age of hyperbole and what is purported to be extraordinary and unprecedented events to be simple people who follow Christ in the everyday and who excel at being boring in the best possible way.” Dr Joel Biermann from his review of COMMON CALLINGS AND ORDINARY VIRTUES: Christian Ethics for Everyday Life by Brent Waters
In Memoriam: James Arne Nestingen (1945–2022)
Dr. Robert Kolb writes about the work of Dr. James Arne Nestingen and of their friendship
Honest Repentance – Lenten Sermon Series Introduction
Repentance starts with being honest before God and ourselves about who we are. ‘Honest Repentance’ is the theme of our 2023 Lenten sermon series. This series consists of six doctrinal sermons exploring the nature of repentance, designed to be preached during Wednesday night Lenten services
Filling Time: Reflections for a New Year
As one walks down the street known as King’s Parade in Cambridge, just outside Corpus Christi college you will see a rather remarkable clock. There many strange features to this clock but the most striking and disturbing is the creature that stretches itself across the top. This is the chronophage – the “time-eater”. As the ..