One of the familiar clichés within Lutheranism is that making the right distinctions is the key to doing good theology. Admittedly, clichés are dangerous, as Robert Jenson warned in the…
Wanting to expand our video ministry and increase the number and scope of resources that we offer, we are now developing another series of videos which will answer the question,…
Lutheran CORE continues to provide monthly video reviews of books of interest and importance. Many thanks to Dr. Paul Hinlicky, professor emeritus at Roanoke College in Roanoke, Virginia, for giving…
This research has been done and this article has been written in response to those who have expressed deep concern over the Equality Act, a bill that is now before…
“For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing” (James 3:16). This simple sentence is probably the root of most of the discord in any…
“This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic” (James 3:15). Learning how to mask our issues is what the world teaches. That, and…
“But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth” (James 3:14). One wonders how often this kind…
“Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom” (James 3:13). Wisdom, knowledge and understanding are different things. …
“Does a fountain send out from the same opening both fresh and bitter water? Can a fig tree, my brethren, produce olives, or a vine produce figs? Nor can salt…