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About This VolumeHow much do I need to read the Bible? How often do I need to worship? When our life in Jesus Christ becomes a checklist to be okay or right with the Lord, we are no longer living by faith in Christ. Having been saved and changed by His grace, we read the Bible differently. No longer do we read merely for a checklist of what we ought to do. Now we read the Bible for the saving list of what the Lord has done and what He continues to do, what He gives and what He works now to bring us under His Gospel.This volume will equip you to:Turn off the noiseRead the Bible using Luther's simple wayRead for the particularsFind God's pattern of Law and GospelRead the Scriptures through the lens of the Lord's PrayerAbout 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.¿¿Books 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

This book gives a basic overview and summary of political, social, and economic factors that contributed to the development of the Christian Church examining key historic events in the life of the Church from the time of the apostles through today. The volume contains an extensive index, readings from primary sources, and further reading suggestions to provide the reader tools for additional study.

There are five stages of grief. God gives you eight gifts to get through them.Grief can make you feel as if there is no way out. But before you give in, know that that is not true. Your loss and pain do not have the last word, Jesus does. In Getting Through Grief for Youth: Eight Biblical Gifts for Living with Loss, young adults will look to the Word to wrestle and watch as God's promise to make all things new and His promise of life transform their hope.

This expansive resource provides the pastor with a wealth of materials in his work of caring for souls in times of sickness and distress. Includes resources for more than 60 topics, divided under eight categories:¿ At the time of birth¿ Ministering to the sick¿ At the time of death¿ Times of spiritual distress¿ Home and family¿ Vocation¿ Times of celebration¿ Miscellaneous situationsFor each topic, resources include: brief theological commentary to guide the pastor, psalm verses, Bible readings, additional psalm and reading suggestions, prayers, hymn stanzas, and other hymn suggestions.Also includes 18 services and rites from the LSB Agenda, collects of the day and readings, other prayers, selected hymns and liturgical texts in German and Spanish, preparation for confession, guidelines for pastoral examination of catechumens, and extensive indexes.

Pastor Mark Jeske brings the Word of God to viewers through his outreach media ministry Time of Grace. The Time of Grace weekly 30-minute program is broadcast on six continents to 660 million households. Pastor Jeske calls the little daily devotions in this book "Bible studies for busy people" in the hope that these short meditations will soothe the soul and give encouragement and hope for tomorrow.The dominate theme of each devotion is grace-the amazing promise of Scripture that God chooses to love unlovely people. Note lines are provided for the reader to write thoughts and reflect on what was read.

Those who follow the "pied piping" of the New Age philosophy must be confronted with the Gospel of the God who loves them enough to die for them in Jesus Christ.What is the New Age Movement? This book gives insightful answers to many questions regarding this movement and the practices associated with it. You will learn how to identify New Age beliefs when you are confronted with them.Be informed and respond.Topics include:the six broad principles that form the roots of the New Age MovementNew Age claims compared with Scripturereasons for the popularity of the New Age Movement todayhow to confidently share your faith with those involved in the New Age MovementMost important, this easy-to-follow book gives you practical advice for sharing the Gospel with people involved in the New Age Movement. As you begin to understand their beliefs, you will be able to more effectively show them their need for Christ.This insightful series equips Christians with detailed information on contemporary non-Christian religious movements. Each book compares the teachings of these movements with Scripture and shows how to respond with the Gospel.

The daily news makes us conscious of Jewish organizations, a Jewish state, the Jewish vote, and anti-Semitic acts against Jews....How do we respond? Our commission from the Lord is to "make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:18-20), to be His witnesses "to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8).Over the centuries, the Christian Church has responded to Judaism in various ways including anti-Semitism, peaceful coexistence, and evangelism. With this book, you will see what the Bible says about the Jewish people and learn how you can respond to this historic faith.Be informed and respond.Topics include:what Judaism is and what it teachesthe three branches of Judaismhow we can counter anti-Semitismhow Judaism compares to ChristianityMost important, you'll get valuable advice for clearly and sensitively sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with Jewish people.This insightful series equips Christians with detailed information on contemporary non-Christian religious movements. Each book compares the teachings of these movements with Scripture and shows how to respond with the Gospel.

If we are to take the Gospel seriously, we must be aware of our obligation to the vast multitude of Muslims throughout the world.There are over one billion Muslims worldwide, and the number continues to rise. With this practical book, you will gain a better understanding of what this growing religious group believes and its views on Christianity.Be informed and respond.Topics include:Muhammad and the origins of IslamMuslim presence in North Americathe difference between Islam and the Christian Churchhow to confidently share your faith with MuslimsMost important, this book helps you witness to Muslims and clearly present the hope of the Gospel.This insightful series equips Christians with detailed information on contemporary non-Christian religious movements. Each book compares the teachings of these movements with Scripture and shows how to respond with the Gospel.

This insightful series equips Christians with detailed information on contemporary non-Christian religious movements. Each book compares the teachings of these movements with Scripture and shows how to respond with the Gospel.

Mormonism (Latter Days Saints) replaces the Gospel with a new law. The grace of God in Jesus Christ needs to be clearly proclaimed.Who are the Mormons? It is common to see Mormon missionaries-usually two young men, clean, shaven, dressed in white shirts and ties-knocking on doors in your neighborhood. What do these missionaries stand for? What do the Mormons believe? This book gives you the answers and necessary information to understand what Mormonism teaches.Be informed and respond.Topics include:founder Joseph Smith and the origins of the Book of Mormonthe Mormon view of salvation, eternal life, and moredifferences between Mormonism and the Christian Churchhow to confidentially share your faith with MormonsMost important, you will be prepared to confidently and sincerely share the Gospel with Mormons.This insightful series equips Christians with detailed information on contemporary non-Christian religious movements. Each book compares the teachings of these movements with Scripture and shows how to respond with the Gospel.

The cults' perversions of the timeless truths of God challenge the Church to be faithful in presenting its message to the world more clearly and aggressively.Chances are you know someone in a cult. Today millions of people are involved in some kind of cult activity. What exactly is a cult? Why do people get involved in these groups? This book gives you the answers to these questions and more.Be informed and respond.Topics include:characteristics of cults and their leadersreasons for cult members' commitmentthe difference between cults and the Christian Churchhow to confidentially share your faith with cult membersMost important, this book shows how you can share the Gospel-with gentleness and respect-when you are confronted by a cult member.This insightful series equips Christians with detailed information on contemporary non-Christian religious movements. Each book compares the teachings of these movements with Scripture and shows how to respond with the Gospel.

Christians need to openly share with others what we have learned of the love of God in Christ Jesus our Savior. We will play no games with the truth, nor will we hold secrets about what the truth is.On the surface, the Masonic Lodge promotes many positive moral values. But a deeper look reveals that at its core, the Lodge ignores the clear truth of God's Word and denies Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. This book gives you in-depth information to understand the Lodge and its teachings.Be informed and respond.Topics include:the Lodge's view of salvationthe difference between the Lodge and the Christian Churchthe Lodge's influencereasons for the Lodge's secrecyhow to confidentially share your faith with Lodge membersMost important, you will get practical information and sample questions to help you clearly present the Gospel to Lodge members.This insightful series equips Christians with detailed information on contemporary non-Christian religious movements. Each book compares the teachings of these movements with Scripture and shows how to respond with the Gospel.

This edition of the classic work of The Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel make this powerful tool available in a format for all readers of the Bible. Offering a fresh look of the older translation, it will provide comprehensive notes and annotations to aid reader's understanding, bringing to life the power and excitement of the original German lectures. This new unabridged edition restores Walther's witty, staccato fire, including text omitted in prior English versions. Read Walther's lectures like no one has since he originally spoke them: Foreign-language terms are in footnotesEncounter information on Lutheran history and theology that identifies concepts, events, and peopleMaps, timelines and rare photosReferences to Scripture, Lutheran Confessions, Luther and other sources appear in the marginsReferences to English sources have been added when possibleTranscription errors from the original lecture notes have been corrected

Scripture portrays marriage as the foundational relationship among humans. As significant and joyous as this event is, the emotions and schedules surrounding the event can be overwhelming. Couples must carefully prepare for this lifelong commitment. It is by the design of the Creator that marriage, as an institution, proclaims the higher mysterious beauties of God's mercy and love. United in Christ examines what God teaches about marriage, relationships, and family and helps identify the strengths and weaknesses of a relationship.Content Includes: What is Holy Matrimony?Are We Ready to be Married?Roles and ResponsibilitiesPrayers for Engaged CouplesWedding Questions and AnswersPlanning the WeddingThis is one of the four books intended to address the spiritual needs of Christians during milestone events of life.

As youth look for answers in their lives, point them to this encouraging, informative devotional. Students learn from their peers in 50 relatable devotions that share how the writers flourished in God's care. Youth can take five to dive into short devotions that revive their walk with God and encourage them to keep their faith thriving.

Herman W. Gockel ha been engaged in an effective writing ministry ever since his graduation from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, in 1931. While a parish pastor, from 1931 to 1939, he made a significant contribution to modern religious journalism by writing newspapers sermonettes for weekly publications.

For nearly three-quarters of a century, A Summary of Christian Doctrine has been used to teach the faith. Its concise presentation of doctrine offers a unique introduction to the Lutheran Confessions for students of all ages.Now updated and based on the New King James Version, this classic statement of Lutheran doctrine explores all the major topics of Christian theology and offers university and seminary students a solid foundation for advanced study.

This 2nd edition of Gathered Guests explores the elements that compose the broad category of Lutheran worship, including the historic nature of and current structure of the Divine Service, prayer offices, and festival, and occasional services used in the Church; the combination of music, the arts, and worship; and the role of liturgy, rite, and ceremony in the Divine Service. Special features include: glossary and topical and Scripture indexes, targeted information for lectors and worship leaders, and family and small-group devotional outlines

The liturgy is not a style of worship. The liturgy is the substance of justification as it is brought through means.This book is an introduction to the liturgy and its importance. It takes the liturgy and makes it easy for the layperson to understand that the New Testament church service brings God's presence, in Jesus the Christ to the people of God who have been cleansed from their sins. This is a holy meeting made possible by the blood of Christ that cleanses the believer. This understanding of the church service helps one to understand that the church service is more than a meeting place; it is the manifestation of the New Testament church on earth as Christ calls His bride around Word and Sacraments.Heaven on Earth will deepen your understanding of the Divine Service and why it remains the Church's chief worship service.

God promises to draw all nations into His glorious presence at His holy temple. His prophets call His people both to repentance and to a living hope in the coming King. In this study, you will learn:the sustaining power of God's prophetic Word in the time between promise spoken and promise fulfilled;the humility, betrayal, suffering, and victory of the Messiah, Jesus Christ;the expectant joy in our hearts as we await His second and final advent.Each study in the God's Word for Today series provides an in-depth exploration of one or more books of the Bible. Each session includes:background information on the books of the Bible, author(s), audience, occasion, and purpose;learning experiences that promote exciting and challenging discussions;notes for leaders that answer questions, suggest a learning process, and provide additional information;discussion starters that help participants apply God's Word to their daily lives.

To Live With Christ translates a collection of Bo Giertz's classic devotions for those who want to explore their Christian faith and to connect God's Word in their daily lives. The devotional readings embrace the historical church-year calendar, just as Giertz did, preparing you for Sunday worship service.Each Christ-centered devotion includes a Bible reading, meditation, and a prayer. The collection points readers to the cross of Christ, offering the assurance of God's grace, love, and forgiveness, helping them draw closer to their Lord.

Clear instructions and more than 100 illustrations, make this how-to-book vital for churches preparing and maintaining items for service.