Monthly Archives: July 2013

Löhe on Romans 6,3

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? (Rom 6:3 NIV) To be baptized into Jesus Christ is nothing else than being joined to him and made part of him … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for the 7th July 2013

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. (Psa 19:8 NIV) Jesus said: “Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the … Continue reading →

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Lutheran Order of service in isiZulu/seTswana

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

The Lutheran Order of Service for the 6th Sunday after Trinity for the 7th July 2013 is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with a sermon based on God’s word from the prophet Isaiah 43,1-7 written by brother Rev. … Continue reading →

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Löhe on 1.Peter 3:14b-15a

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened. But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. (1Pe 3:14-15 NIV) If a person esteems his calling to suffering highly and if that resultant joy dominates his heart, then … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Saturday, the 6th July 2013

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you; I will praise your name, O LORD, for it is good. (Psa 54:6 NIV) If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Friday, the 5th July 2013

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. (Isa 58:11 NIV) For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ. (Col 2:9-10 NIV)

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Kommentar zum EKD-Papier: Ehe und Familie

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, liebe Brüder und Schwestern, wahrscheinlich habe Sie auch von dem ethisch-theologischen Desaster des EKD-Familienpapiers gehört. Es hat erfreulich viele sachgerechte und kritische Stimmen dazu gegeben. Eine etwas ausführlichere und grundsätzlichere Kritik von Prof. Dr. Reinhard Slenczka, Erlangen, möchte … Continue reading →

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Löhe on 1.Peter 3:13

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? (1Pe 3:13 NIV) This apostolic exclamation needs to be understood. Whoever pursues peace with God and all people is a joy to the angels and gladdening our … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 4th July 2013

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears?  (Mal 3:2 NIV) But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for … Continue reading →

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Löhe on 1.Peter 3:10-11

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

For, “Whoever would love life and see good days … must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.” (1Pe 3:10-11 NIV) A true idiom says of peace amongst human beings: “Peace nourishes, while war … Continue reading →

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