In modern, Western Christianity, we have seen a subtle, but pervasive confusion that has emerge, even within the Lutheran tradition. I tend to trace it back to the Second and the Third Great Awakening on one hand, and the Haugean Lutheran Piety Movement under Hans Nielsen Hauge, This is, namely, the confusion that has emerged … Continue reading The Universal Priesthood of Believers and the Pastoral Office
Theology
Norma Normans and Norma Normata
The other day a friend sent me a message. The question was a simple one, “I’m curious, whenever you read patristic or medieval quotes that seem to contradict Sola Fide, how do you handle it?” It was a great question – first, because it means he is diving deep into the writings of the church … Continue reading Norma Normans and Norma Normata
Music Monday: Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice
Beloved in the Lord, as we continue our journey through Lutheran hymnody, this next one should be a favorite, but is, often times, overlooked. “Dear Christians One and All Rejoice” was written in 1523. It was the first hymn that Luther wrote for congregational use, and was included in the first Lutheran hymnal, published in … Continue reading Music Monday: Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice