Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Proverbs 11:14

If a leader makes decisions that are firmly settled in Scripture, there would at least be the counsel of the Word and the Spirit. Most of the church would be glad of such wise guidance.

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: 2 Timothy 2:8–9

Thank God the days are gone when oaths had to be sworn to churchmen. The Christian must be bound to no one but God. The Christian conscience must be captive only to the Word of God.

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Psalm 2:10–11

How is a guilty conscience to be healed but through the proper instruction of Christianity? Correct teaching about forgiveness of sin would itself, work wonders in the life of a congregation, a synod, a nation.

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: 2 Timothy 3:1–5

Even the power of God is seen most clearly in the true teaching of the First Article. Divine power is observed more clearly in salvation through faith in Christ than in any other way.

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Matthew 6:10

Christ is not present when there is unilateral authority, as Christ himself is the authority. He has determined to exercise that divine authority in the quorum of at least two believers.

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Matthew 5:20

If our righteousness must excel that of the religious professionals and experts, then where is our hope? Well, if righteousness truly comes through good works, correct dogma, proper services, or acknowledged tradition, then there is no hope.

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Matthew 19:11–12

We will not venture into the details; look to the newspapers for much of what Melancthon means by “shameful acts.” But what of the reason for the tradition of celibacy...

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: 1 John 1:8–9

Christians often sin; it is as natural as breathing. Yet, when Christians sin, they know it. The Holy Spirit makes them aware of their sin and the guilt of their unrighteousness.

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 15:50–58

The more we aim at purer piety, stricter law-keeping, faithful penance, and more and greater good works, the more assured we become that we can do nothing against our corruption.

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: 1 Timothy 6:3–5

Just as the grace of God is freely given, so is the means of grace. The Sacraments are not for hire. They are freely given, as need dictates. Sinners require a liberal provision of God’s grace.

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Luke 12:51–53

The only peace that Christ came to bestow on this earth is the peace that is had through faith in him. Believe in Christ—in God’s salvation and forgiveness given only through such faith...

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Matthew 7:21–23

The principal part of Christian doctrine is that we have faith in God, believing that he loved the world so much that he sent his Son to save us, forgiving all sin, justifying sinners, and saving them to eternal life only through faith in Christ.

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Isaiah 14:12–14

Whether it be Sargon II, Satan, or anyone else, no one is God but God. He alone is the Most High. Climb the ranks of the kingdoms of earth or invent your own kingdom, small or large; still you are not God.

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: 2 Thessalonians 2:3–5

If one imagines that salvation comes in any other way than through faith in Christ, that one is an antichrist. If he proclaims that some deeds must be done, religious services performed, or anything be believed beyond that satisfaction who is Christ himself, then that person is opposed to Christ.

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Galatians 1:6–9

The gospel of Jesus Christ proclaims that we are saved by God’s action—not by our own actions. A person may spend a lifetime going to church and doing good works, and actually be a truly decent neighbor, yet be hell bound.

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Matthew 6:33

The Bible calls us to faith in Christ, to seek his kingdom and righteousness above all things. Anyone who puts himself over Christ or even beside him must be avoided


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