There are two ways of doing theology that claim the name of Martin Luther. One is rooted in

scripture and the Lutheran Confessions. The other is rooted in Luther himself. I've written a column

for the latest issues et cetera journal titled Lutheranism versus Lutherism. We'll send it to you

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You can also read about Nathan Greeley's journey to confessional Lutheranism from evangelicalism,

skepticism, modern theology, and Anglicanism. The Issues, Et cetera, Journal.

This week on the Word of the Lord Endors Forever, we finish up for the time being in the Salter

with the rest of Psalm 106.

Do a quick swing into the New Testament with Third John and then back to Proverbs.

Gather us, fellow workers for the truth, the righteous is delivered, a man of understanding

remains silent, and the desire of the righteous.

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Music While Lutheranism historically is going to begin with the life and the times and the work and the thought of 16th century reformer

Martin Luther. It certainly is not bound by those historical circumstances. It has a lot more

to do with what Lutherans believe, teach, and confess. That's a phrase, by the way, of art

that's taken from the Lutheran confessions, which are not limited to the writings of Martin Luther,

and Luther actually contributed a rather small part to them, historically speaking.

What Lutherans believe, teach, and confess? Where can you find it?

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