Category Archives: Lutheran World

Löhe on Psalm 139:14-16

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON PHILIPPIANS 3:14

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Phi 3:14 NIV) Let us pursue sanctification in all earnestness as the Lord helps to fight and to win! If … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON ROMANS 12:6

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. (Rom 12:6 NIV) It’s a good thing if greatly gifted people go humbly under the precious cross they are bearing, but it’s also truly beautiful to watch content Juniors using … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON ROMANS 12:2

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Rom 12:2 … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON ROMANS 12:4-6

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Revelations 22:18 from “Eternal praise to you, o Jesus!”

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. (Rev 22:18 NIV) Truly if you try to explain the … Continue reading →

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Childermas or holy Innocents: 28th December

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Again – and in the space of only two days in this festive season of the high holidays of Christmas – the holy Christian Church commemorates the death of holy martyrs, who were killed for Jesus Christ’s sake. Two days … Continue reading →

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Hymn of Bishop Caelius Sedulius: A solis ortus cardine…

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

The hymns of the Church reflect its theology and that holds true for the Christmas carols too. The old hymn by Bishop Caelius Sedulius from the 5th century was translated by Dr. Martin Luther in 1524 as available in Latin and German … Continue reading →

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Pastor of the year 2012: Rev. Dr. Gottfried Martens (SELK)

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

One of the special honours in life is if others acknowledge what your doing. Getting things done in your own sight and from your own perspective is ok, but having others sing your praises means something extra-ordinary has been achieved. … Continue reading →

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Prof. Klaen’s Address

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Attached find Prof. Dr. Werner Klaen’s address to the LCSA Synod in Wartburg: LCSA_Synod_Address_Klän_1

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