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About The SeriesThe You Can Do It Series encourages and equips believers to live out life as a disciple of Jesus Christ, being formed and shaped by God's Word. Written in a clear and encouraging style, each of these topical books gives Christians achievable goals for strengthening their faith and relationships. Each book features a consistent presentation of a topic in five parts with each part consisting of a presentation, summary, discussion questions, and several action steps.About This VolumeFor all the baptized, witnessing Christ is supposed to be part of our way of life. We are given to share our greatest gift, Jesus Christ, with anyone God allows us to meet. Yes, it can be intimidating. Surprisingly, it gets easier as you do it more often.This volume will equip you to:Witness Christ where He speaks and worksWitness Christ using Law and GospelWitness Christ's justification in Word and SacramentsWitness Christ in words and deedsWitness Christ on the front linesBooks In The SeriesUnderstand the Bible BetterWitness ChristMake Your Marriage StrongerRead the Bible PrayerfullyHave a Faithful Prayer LifeAppreciate Science and Love the BibleHave a Stronger FamilyLive a Jesus-Centered LifeMake Your Congregation a Caring Church

About The SeriesThe You Can Do It Series encourages and equips believers to live out life as a disciple of Jesus Christ, being formed and shaped by God's Word. Written in a clear and encouraging style, each of these topical books gives Christians achievable goals for strengthening their faith and relationships. Each book features a consistent presentation of a topic in five parts with each part consisting of a presentation, summary, discussion questions, and several action steps.About This VolumeMany think that doing what comes naturally is certainly the best way to go about being married. But since we are sinners by nature, having a good and strong marriage does not come naturally. We need to give our marriage good and constant attention and receive guidance for it from our Savior God.This volume will equip you to:Remember God's will for you in His institution of marriageBe in prayerCommunicate with each otherLove one anotherForgive one anotherBooks In The SeriesUnderstand the Bible BetterWitness ChristMake Your Marriage StrongerRead the Bible PrayerfullyHave a Faithful Prayer LifeAppreciate Science and Love the BibleHave a Stronger FamilyLive a Jesus-Centered LifeMake Your Congregation a Caring Church

Martin Luther had one goal: peace with God. He didn't find it in the holy relics and indulgences of the church or in his life as an obedient monk. Luther discovered God's treasure of truth buried under human laws and regulations. He discovered the Gospel in the Word of God. Luther took his stand on that Word, defying the highest authorities in the church and state. In so doing, he started the oldest continuing evangelical movement in history. This is Luther's dramatic story.

Walther's sermons reflect not only the importance of Walther as leading theologian of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in the first decades of its existence but also his extraordinary gifts as a preacher. Now in English, Walther's sermons will give readers today a peek into the powerful preaching of the first president of the LCMS. The sermons are printed unchanged as to content and form. They originate from the author's almost 30-year activity as pastor of the first German Ev. Lutheran (Joint) congregation of the Unaltered Augsburg Confession in this country, which for some time past consists of four areas with four churches: Trinity, Immanuel, Zion, and Cross Churches.Gospel Sermons 1 covers the Time of Christmas (Advent Season, Christmas Season, and Epiphany Season) and the Time of Easter (Pre-Lent Season, Lenten Season, and Easter Season).People who read these sermons will experience the explanation of God's Word by C. F. W. Walther and lead people to the insight that they are as Christians "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His [God's] own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light" (1 Peter 2:9). This was the bible verse Walther put on one of the first pages of the German edition of his Gospel sermons.

This inspirational book is a collection of letters from the author, Rev. Klemet Preus to his father-in-law, Lloyd Bingaman, as Lloyd was dying of cancer. What They Need to Hear is a captivating, real-life story of how one man returned to faith through the witness of his son-in-law. Written over a period of almost two years, these letters contain devotional and doctrinal insight, and offer personal anecdotes and practical advice to help readers who are struggling to reach out to friends or family members who have questions about Christianity.

Lutheranism 101 - Holy Baptism examines how Jesus establishes Baptism as the sacrament that makes us children of God and delivers the gracious gifts of God-forgiveness of sins, rescue from death and the devil, and eternal salvation- to all who believe this. Whether readers are lifelong Lutherans, or new to Lutheranism, and wondering what Holy Baptism is all about, this book is the perfect guide. Lutheranism 101 - Holy Baptism: - digs into the basics of Lutheran theology - examines the importance of Holy Baptism for the believer - explores how Holy Baptism shapes the whole life of a believer - makes connections between Holy Baptism and the whole of Lutheran doctrine and teaching.

For those who want to learn more about God and His love for us through Christ, Lutheranism 101 for Kids helps teach what Lutherans believe, teach, and confess. Especially for preconfirmation students, this book creates a solid foundation upon which a lifetime of sound teach can be built. Explore Lutheranism. - An introduction to the basics of the Bible, the catechism, and the hymnal - Make connections between what Lutherans believe and what Lutherans do.

There you are at the very edge of the diving board. Will you take that leap? Will you stand there, paralyzed by fear? Or will you turn around and crawl all the way back on your hands and knees? Every woman has a purpose in life, a God-given calling that is unique to each one. But that purpose-way out there at the far edge of comfort zones-can be scary. Women worry. Struggle. The storms of life are distracting, and the devil is always whispering insecurities. From time to time, all women have felt like sinking to the bottom of the pool. It's only because the Savior offers His guidance and strength that women can step out of their comfort zone and serve Him in whatever capacity they are called to serve. Jesus calls women to the edge of living boldly as God's daughters. He steps in, so His daughters can step out!

Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison's new edition of this seminal writing by the first president of the LCMS restores Walther's precise language on the doctrines of church and ministry. As the subtitle of the original German edition states, The Church and The Office of The Ministry is "a collection of testimonies . . . from the Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and from the private writings of orthodox teachers of the same." Professional church workers and interested lay members will find a wealth of insights from the Bible, the Confessions, ancient church fathers, Luther, the orthodox Lutheran fathers, and more on the key questions of what or who is the Church, what is and who holds the Office of the Ministry, and what are the powers and duties of each.During the 20th century, the ecumenical movement made the doctrine of the church one of the most discussed issues of its day. Today, this controversy still exists with congregations exploring the boundaries of what it means to define the church. C.F.W. Walther's classic study of The Church and The Office of The Ministry provides biblically-based answers to these questions facing congregations today. This new study edition includes:New reader-friendly updated translationFootnotes explaining terms and historySide notes highlighting texts from the Bible, Lutheran Confessions and Martin LutherMarginal references to Johann GerhardGlossary of key German and Latin termsAppendices including supporting documentsScriptural indexTopical index

God's Word is a gold mine of wisdom and knowledge about the construction of the physical universe, the mysteries of human behavior, and the those processes of God himself. But how does the Bible specifically address concerns of today's Christians? Here are more than 100 questions about day-to-day life, tough issues, spiritual concerns, and personal relations. Here also are answers that let God's voice bring information, love, and guidance from his wonderful Word. These easy-to-navigate questions lead readers straight to Scripture for God's answers.

Lutheranism 101 - The Lord's Supper examines what Scripture and the Confessions have to say about the life-giving blessing given by God to the Church: a miracle in bread and wine established by the God-man Jesus Christ-the gift of His true body to eat and His true blook to drink for the forgiveness of sins. Lutheranism 101 - The Lord's Supper - digs into the basics of Lutheran theology - examines the importance of the Lord's Supper for the believer - explores how the Lord's Supper shapes the Divine Service - makes connections between what Lutherans believe and what Lutherans do.

This book explores the intended meaning, as well as the implications and applications, of the three parables in Luke 15 (The Good Shepherd and the Lost Sheep, The Good Woman and the Lost Coin, and The Good Father and His Two Lost Sons). It reflects the author's immersion in the language, religion, and culture of the Middle East, demonstrating how meaningful the biblical text becomes when a broad background of study and analysis is permitted to illuminate the text.Western readers will gain an array of new insights from this volume and will be fascinated by the author's nuances of interpretation. The author's analysis shows how the cultural background of Arabic and Muslim theology affects the interpretation of these parables.

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The Problem of Suffering is a superb resource to share and to use with anyone suffering any form of loss. It is honest, straightforward, expressive, evocative of much reflection and insight, and linked closely to the suffering Savior. Author Gregory Schulz speaks as a Christian father, sharing the very personal, difficult struggle of dealing with years of pain, suffering, and questions. As he shares his struggle, he bares his soul with a jarring honesty seldom heard in the church. His protest is against "God's abusive actions," and it rings true to anyone who's suffering of body or spirit. Also included is an epilogue of prayers and poems written by sufferers. From the ForewordWarning: After you've read this book you'll never be the same again. You will be challenged by its intellectual depth, encouraged by its spiritual consolation, and blown away by its honesty. Like a roller-coaster, it will lift you to dizzying heights of insight, plunge you down into the deepest imaginable human pain, then lift you out again into hope.Pain and suffering come in different sizes and intensities for different people, but they come inevitably to us all. A lot of ink has been spilled over the centuries on the so-called "problem of evil," but there's not much help in that. Anyone who has personally experienced the mind-numbing and gut-wrenching impact of suffering, pain, or loss can tell you the last thing anyone needs in the midst of that mess is intellectual reflection and explanation. What you need is the honest truth. And such honesty is rarely pleasant.

This book is a perfect resource for use in congregations to enhance the relationship between pastors and elders so that they can more effectively care for the church, setting out strategies for pastors and elders to work effectively together.

So many churches, so many pastors and Christians have so little joy today. These are difficult times. With these words, author Matthew Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, embarks on a quest to rediscover the joy of being a Christian--the secret of living a Good News life in a bad-news world. In A Little Book on Joy, the author takes the reader on a journey ... ... from the father's joy at the prodigal's return, to the joy of Mary's Magnificat. ... from the joy of the Holy Spirit and repentance, to the maniford joys of life together in community, marriage, and family. ... from the joy of forgiveness and perfect righteousness in Christ, to the joys of humor, worship, the sanctity of life, and the wonders of creation. ... from the joy of the Gospel mission throughout the world, the joy of everyday life and of a generous and faithful Lutheranism, to the joys in store for us in the life of the world to come. Study questions follow each chapter, making A Little Book on Joy the perfect guide for a Bible study or sermon series on the topic of Christian joy.

This pocket sized resource offers a combination of prayers, meditations, Scripture verses, and psalms giving encouragement and guidance to the cancer survivor.

Natural Law: A Lutheran Reappraisal presents engaging essays from contemporary Lutheran scholars, teachers, and pastors, each offering a fresh reappraisal of natural law within the context of historic Lutheran teaching and practice. Thought-provoking questions following each essay will help readers apply key Bible texts associated with natural law to their daily lives. Why the Natural Law Is NecessaryNo contemporary thinker is interested in a wooden representation of the natural law that is tied necessarily to the particular metaphysical foundations in the Thomistic-Aristotelian synthesis. The history of natural law shows a wide variety of interpretations and applications. But they all have some elements in common. They all oppose cultural relativism, the notion that laws are mere moral conventions that vary among societies, with no transcendent ontological claim to being universally valid and binding. To the contrary; those who hold to the natural law believe that for a law to be just, it must conform to the structure of reality itself and not depend on the oscillating opinions and preferences of human beings. The law must be the same for all human beings and at all times, so that if murder is morally wrong in America, it is equally so in Asia and Africa. If torture is to be condemned as evil in Jerusalem, it must be equally so in London and Tehran. The United Nations' Declaration of Human Rights formulates rules with respect to freedom and equality that are binding on all nations and peoples, not because of any majority vote, but because of an inherent correspondence between reason and nature. That is what is meant by saying that the Law is "written on the hearts" (Romans 2:25) of all human beings.- Carl Braaten -

Religion and Resistance in Early Judaism prepares intermediate and advanced students of Greek to read and translate selections from 1 Maccabees and Josephus, with an emphasis on building knowledge of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. The book also describes the religious and cultural clash between the classical world and early Judaism. It includes:Historical context from Alexander the Great to JosephusGreek text of 1 Maccabees 1:1-4:61Selections of Greek from Josephus's life, Jewish War, and Antiquities of the JewsNotes on the grammar and syntax of each selection of Greek text, including numerous cross references to Greek and biblical literatureA comprehensive glossary of Greek terms and a select bibliographyForeword written by Dr. Paul Maier