Charles P. Arand | Concordia Theology

“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”

I’m writing this post for two reasons. First and generally, it is simply not helpful when Christians pass along claims about what something in the Bible “really means” when those claims are based on faulty or inaccurate information. Truth matters, and good information is important. Christians should avoid saying things that are inaccurate, if for ..

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Easter 7 · 1 Peter 4:12-19; 5:6-11 · May 4, 2008

By Charles P. Arand, “On the Prowl” Peter portrays an aspect of the Christian life that may sound more than a little scary. “Your adversary the devil prowls around like a lion looking for someone to devour.” This does not portray the Christian life in rosy colors as one of increasing peace and prosperity. Instead it ..

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Ascension · Ephesians 1:15-23 · May 1, 2008

By Charles P. Arand, “There’s A New Lord in Town” Ascension Day is included as one of the milestone events in the grand narrative of the Gospel as set forth by the Apostles and Nicene Creeds. And yet, it doesn’t seem to receive its due among Lutherans. Is it decreasing in importance? Ascension Day seems to ..

“And they will all be taught of God”: Martin Luther’s Biblical Translation at 500

Who Has Ever Even Heard of the Missouri Synod?

Pious Nonsense: “The Ancient Name of God Is the Sound of Our Breathing”

Easter 7 · 1 Peter 4:12-19; 5:6-11 · May 4, 2008

Easter 7 · 1 Peter 4:12-19; 5:6-11 · May 4, 2008

Ascension · Ephesians 1:15-23 · May 1, 2008

Ascension · Ephesians 1:15-23 · May 1, 2008

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