The Apostolic Fathers A study of the primary literature of the Apostolic Fathers with application to the life of the church today. The study will primarily focus on the texts themselves, with attention given to issues of authorship, dating, the integrity of the text and the occasion for the writing, as well as major theological, […]
The Epistle of James and its Importance for the Lutheran Church A singular concentration on Luther's criticism of James as "an epistle of straw" has caused many to overlook the epistle as a source of Luther's theology. A closer look at Luther’s sermons and writings, however, suggests that Luther's theology was shaped by the Book […]
Gensis: From Creation to Chaos, to God's Plan to Restore All Things The Book of Genesis takes us from Creation to chaos to God’s plan to renew all things in Christ. Based upon Dr. Lessing’s forthcoming Concordia Publishing House (CPH) commentary, this workshop will help participants read the rest of the Bible more missionally and […]
What Can 8th Century B.C. Prophets Teach the 21st Century? Separated by nearly three millennia and significant cultural differences, the great prophets of the 8th century B.C. – Isaiah, Micah, Amos, Hosea and Jonah – can seem a world apart. Yet the Spirit remains active in their message so that we would be strengthened in […]
Reaching Out to Our Neighbors with the Gospel of Hope: Engaging and Learning from Our Global South Partners Christ commissioned His apostles to be His witnesses “to the ends of the earth,” calling them to make disciples of all nations by baptizing and teaching (Acts 1:8; Matt. 28:19–20). For centuries, going abroad has been a […]
The Apostolic Fathers A study of the primary literature of the Apostolic Fathers with application to the life of the church today. The study will primarily focus on the texts themselves, with attention given to issues of authorship, dating, the integrity of the text and the occasion for the writing, as well as major theological, […]