The following excerpt from Luther’s Annotations on Matthew 1–18 (found in volume 67 of the American Edition of Luther’s Works) provides the reformer’s commentary on Matthew’s genealogy of Christ found in the Gospel’s first chapter.
Dec 21, 2015
The Christian Year of Grace [EXCERPT]
After Martin Luther’s Postils (sermons on the appointed Bible readings of the Church Year), Johann Spangenberg’s Questions & Answers were the premier Lutheran devotional book of the Reformation era. His explanations of the chief parts of Scripture, in question-and-answer format, taught and fed countless Evangelical-Lutheran people of all ages and vocations for centuries. Now for(…)
Dec 14, 2015
Luther on the Development of the Creed
Luther repeatedly pointed Christians old and new to the articles of the Apostles’ Creed as the simplest, most profound statement of faith. Not only did he address the Creed in his catechisms, but it found its way into his sermons with great frequency. The following excerpt from Luther’s 1535 Trinity Sunday sermon provides the reformer’s commentary on(…)
Dec 11, 2015
Announcing the Release of Vol. 78 of Luther’s Works
The fourth volume in Concordia’s release of Luther’s Church Postil (sermons for the church year) offers Luther’s sermons for the Epistle and Gospel readings from Trinity Sunday through the Tenth Sunday after Trinity. Part of the ongoing translation of Luther’s Works, this volume also includes Luther’s Several Beautiful Sermons on 1 John, On Love (preached in 1532 and(…)
Dec 7, 2015
Book Giveaway: Win a Copy of Concordia Commentary: John 1:1–7:1!
CPH is excited to announce the release of the newest volume in the Concordia Commentary series: John 1:1–7:1 by William Weinrich. And, as we often like to do, we’re celebrating the book’s arrival with a giveaway! During this time of year, we often hear people say “Jesus is the reason for the season.” But Jesus(…)
Dec 7, 2015
Advent: The Tension between the Now and the Not Yet
In Heaven on Earth: The Gifts of Christ in the Divine Service, Arthur Just writes, “God does not need our worship, praise, or service. But we do need His service, His presence, and His gifts of forgiveness, life, and salvation. Whatever praise we give to God, whatever honor is due His name, is our response(…)
Dec 3, 2015
Read what others are saying about the newest Concordia Commentary!
“Years of distinguished service to church and world, including an extraordinary career of seminary leadership and teaching, combine with a lifetime of exceptional scholarly reflection upon the works of the apostle and evangelist St. John and the history of the church’s reception of John’s works to produce a tremendous accomplishment. Deftly crafted with masterful attention(…)
Dec 28, 2015
What does St. Paul’s appeal for unity in Christ mean for the church today?
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The following excerpt comes from Gregory Lockwood’s Concordia Popular Commentary: 1 Corinthians. In the excerpt, Dr. Lockwood discusses St. Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 1:10–17 about divisions in the church and their meaning for us today. Modern Denominations How does the tendency Paul deplores in 1 Cor 1:10–17 manifest itself in the contemporary church? In response to(…)
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