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    Concordia Journal Winter 2023

    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, ..
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    J.P. Cima reviews the book "Cultural Apologetics: Renewing the Christian Voice, Conscience, And Imagination in a Disenchanted World " by Paul M. Gould
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Proper 18 · Romans 13:1–10 · September 10, 2017


Proper 18 · Romans 13:1–10 · September 10, 2017

Editor’s note: the following homiletical help is taken from David Schmitt’s sermon series “God’s Greater Story: A Sermon Series on Romans 6–14,” which is available for download here. By David Schmitt At the time Paul wrote this letter, Nero publicized his rule as the dawn of a golden age. Yet, privately, there were rumors that his ..

The Pulpit

Proper 18 • Luke 14:25–35 • September 4, 2016


Proper 18 • Luke 14:25–35 • September 4, 2016

By Jason Broge It is perhaps impossible to read this text and not be struck by the use of the word hate. Some commentators suggest this is a Hebraism, and should be interpreted as implying preference. The Greek word μισέω, however, is best translated as hate or its synonym and not merely as a lesser form ..

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[email protected] Live – Mark 7:24-37


[email protected] Live – Mark 7:24-37

In a special excerpt from his online D.Min. course on Mark, Prof. Jim Voelz discusses the Gospel pericope for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 18), in the context of the Year B lectionary

The Pulpit

Proper 18 • James 2:1–10, 14–18 • September 6, 2015


Proper 18 • James 2:1–10, 14–18 • September 6, 2015

Editor’s note: The following homiletical help is adapted from Concordia Journal, July 2006. By Joel P. Fritsche In chapter two of his epistle James warns these Christians about the danger of “head faith.” He doesn’t specifically label it as head faith, but that seems to be what he is referring to. Note what James says ..

The Pulpit

Proper 18 • Philemon 1–21 • September 8, 2013


Proper 18 • Philemon 1–21 • September 8, 2013

By Michael J. Redeker To be sure, Paul’s letter to Philemon is about reconciliation between two people. However, if that were all that this letter was about, then Paul’s advice would be no different from what can be found in the secular world. Reconciliation is more than simply exchanging greetings afterwards, keeping up appearances for ..

The Pulpit

Proper 18 • Isaiah 35:4–7a • September 9, 2012


Proper 18 • Isaiah 35:4–7a • September 9, 2012

By Dale A. Meyer Is this a great time to be the church? Do you have joy in your pastoral ministry? Do the baptized in your congregation show cheerful confidence in their Christian faith? Isaiah 35:4–7a, the first lesson for September 9, gives us a platform to be “helpers of joy” (2 Cor 1:24). You ..

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Proper 18 • Matthew 18:1–20 • September 4, 2011


Proper 18 • Matthew 18:1–20 • September 4, 2011

By James L. Brauer Caring for the Kingdom’s Greatest Is this reading to be handled as a single insight into the kingdom or is one section of it going to be the subject of a sermon? Each section can be seen as a distinct topic: the greatest in the kingdom, when temptations come, the lost sheep, ..

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Proper 18 • Deuteronomy 30:15–20 • September 5, 2010


Proper 18 • Deuteronomy 30:15–20 • September 5, 2010

by Andy Bartelt Literary Context Moses is coming to the conclusion of a long “sermon” of encouragement to God’s people on the plains of Moab, of which chapters 5–28 is the major piece. It is also his “farewell discourse” of sorts as he prepares the people to enter the promised land without him, giving them ..

The Pulpit

Proper 18 · Mark 7: (24-30) 31-37 · September 6, 2009


Proper 18 · Mark 7: (24-30) 31-37 · September 6, 2009

By Andrew Bartelt Literary Context 1. The pericope continues Mark 7. The near goal of the narrative is Mark 8, skipped in this Markan section of the lectionary, but thematically where the story is headed. So who is this Jesus? Is he the Christ/Messiah? Thus these stories are secondarily about faith and primarily about Jesus. So ..

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