When he preaches repentance, John the Baptist points us to Christ Jesus. John was sent by God “as a witness, to bear witness about the Light, that all might believe through him” (John 1:7). He baptizes with water in order to “make straight the way of the Lord,” who shall redeem His people from their read more…
You Are Prepared through Repentance for the Coming of the Lord
Posted on December 1, 2011
“The Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God” (Mark 1:1) begins when John the Baptist appears and comes “proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Mark 1:4). As the Prophet Isaiah had written, John is the messenger of the Lord, sent before His face to prepare His way. To this day, read more…
For Everybody the Way of Righteousness is the Way of Repentance
Posted on October 24, 2011
For Everybody the Way of Righteousness is the Way of Repentance I. A Changed Mind and Way of Thinking II. For Everybody sermon based on: Matthew 21:28–32 Share on Facebook
For Everybody the Way of Righteousness is the Way of Repentance [ 25:34 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadDidn’t You Get the Memo?
Posted on October 10, 2011
Didn't You Get the Memo? Sermon based on Matthew 18:21-35 By Rev. A. Andrew Das Share on Facebook
Finally, It’s All About Forgiveness
Posted on October 10, 2011
Finally, It's All About Forgiveness The Law Dashes MISPLACED Hopes The Gospel Reveals the Only True Hope and Joy Sermon based on Matthew 18:15-20 Share on Facebook
Learning The Liturgy – Part 2
Posted on December 3, 2010
The Divine Service – Hymnary, p. 60:1-3 The Service of Preparation came into the historic liturgy of the church during the reformation. During the middle ages, the salutary use of private confession and absolution was abused into the “sacrament” of penance[1]. The reformers kept the practice of private confession and absolution as preparation for communion. read more…
Jesus Manifests His Divine Glory by Forgiving Sins
Posted on February 5, 2010
When Isaiah beheld the glory of the Holy Triune God in the Temple, he confessed that he was lost because he was sinful and unclean. If even the holy angels cover their faces in the presence of “the King, the Lord of hosts,” then how could Isaiah stand before Him? (Is. 6:1–5). The glory of read more…
In God’s Hierarchy… Forgiveness is the Gift Beyond Price
Posted on October 6, 2009
IN GOD’S HIERARCHY … Forgiveness is the gift beyond price. A terribly undervalued gift. A gift that is already ours. A gift we can give away and still keep Share on Facebook
Despair for the “Righteous”, Hope for Sinners
Posted on August 24, 2009
Despair for the “Righteous”, Hope for Sinners Share on Facebook
Distinguishing Law and Gospel
Posted on August 20, 2009
In order to understand the Bible it is crucial to know the differences between the two main teachings of the Bible, Law and Gospel. The law is the message that all sin condemns us before God absolutely. So Paul quotes Deuteronomy, Galatians 3:10, “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written read more…
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