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Walther on Justifying Faith

One month after writing my initial post on the topic of justification in Galatians as presented in the NLT and ESV, I came across this reading by C.F.W. Walther this morning.  For those who may not be familiar with Walther, he was one of the founders and first president of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (see herefor more).  . . .

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July 02, 2009

Book Review/Summer Reading: Dreamhouse Kings series

dhkThe dog days of summer came early this year to southeast Texas and with them came requests from family and friends for summer reading recommendations.  If you or your teens are looking for a series of fantastic thrillers, let me wholeheartedly recommend Robert Liparulo's Dreamhouse Kings series.  These books follow the . . .

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July 01, 2009

The End Times?

So...are we in the end times?  What do you think?

According to the testimony of the Word of God, the closer we come to the end of all things, the greater the world's security and lust will become.  As the terrible hour nears, an hour in which all things visible and all the glory of the earth will suddenly be . . .

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June 30, 2009

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Book Review: In the Footsteps of Paul by Ken Duncan

In the Footsteps of Paul is a breathtaking collection of photos chronicling the life of the Apostle Paul.  Through his camera lens, Ken Duncan has traveled through Israel, Turkey, Greece, and other locations to give readers a stunning glimpse into the places where Paul lived, worked, preached, and traveled.

The photos in this . . .

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June 25, 2009

Justifying Faith? Luther on the Bronze Snake...

My recent post on justification by faith in Galatians has sparked some good conversation here, on Twitter, and via email...but it all begs the question, "What is this justifying faith in Christ?"  Not surprisingly, Luther asks and answer the question beautifully, illustrating it with the bronze snake in the wilderness:

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June 04, 2009

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