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Reformation A-Z Coloring Book

Reformation A-Z Coloring Book

Reformation A-Z is a booklet of activities that will help educators teach specific parts of the Reformation in the classroom, or help families engage in Reformation learning at home!

Reformation maps: Wittenberg and Europe

Reformation maps: Wittenberg and Europe

Get acquainted with the Wittenberg and Europe that Luther experienced! Learn about Wittenberg’s important landmarks and the geography of Luther’s time, and discover how they might have affected the Reformation.

On The Inerrancy of Scripture

On The Inerrancy of Scripture

Is the Bible true? Is it really reliable or is it full of errors? Doesn’t it contradict itself? Luther and other Lutheran Reformers answered these questions in no uncertain terms, defending the inerrancy of Scripture with gusto.

On the Clarity of Scripture

On the Clarity of Scripture

Since Martin Luther, Lutherans have held to the clarity of Scripture, insisting that Scripture is clear. But what does that mean?

On the Sufficiency of Scripture

On the Sufficiency of Scripture

During the years leading up to the Reformation, the Roman papacy had convinced much of Christendom that the Scriptures were not enough to settle questions of doctrine and life.

On the Authority of Scripture

On the Authority of Scripture

Central to the project of the Lutheran Reformation was the restoration of the supreme authority of Scripture within the life of the Church.

Lutheran Spotlight: Johann Gerhard

Lutheran Spotlight: Johann Gerhard

Johann Gerhard (1582-1637) died as a professor of theology at the University of Jena, a post he had held for twenty-one years. His popularity there was evidenced by the fact that he received and turned down over twenty calls during his time as a professor.

Life Together with President Harrison – August 2017

Life Together with President Harrison – August 2017

Looking for ways to joyfully share the Gospel in a “real world” context? Want to virtually tour historic Reformation sites or hear more about mission work in Santo Domingo? President Harrison shares this and much more in this month’s Life Together News Digest.

Smalcald Article Study: Sin

Smalcald Article Study: Sin

A lot of people think they know what “sin” is, but usually see their remedy to sin as “try harder, do better.” This not only confuses the remedy, but also the ailment!

Table Talk: Signs

Table Talk: Signs

Have you ever asked God for a sign? You’re not alone. Not only have illustrious figures from the Bible asked for a sign, but I’m sure that millions of Americans have asked for a peculiar manifestation of the Divine Will, whether they are dreams, occurrences, or feelings.

How The Formula of Concord Came to Be

How The Formula of Concord Came to Be

The Formula of Concord has two parts, the Epitome and the Solid Declaration. Together, these comprise the final document of the Book of Concord (1580), or the Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.