Tag Archives: Apostle

Löhe on 1. Corinthians 15:8-9

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

And last of all he appeared to me also, as to one abnormally born. For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. (1Co 15:8-9 NIV) … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Romans 6,8

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. (Rom 6:8 NIV) It’s quite challenging to speak of our Christian community and fellowship with our head Jesus Christ, because quite often our congregations are … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Rom.8:18

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. (Rom 8:18 NIV) If we hear such verses dealing with suffering, then we are tempted to think immediately about suffering common … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations by P.Wilhelm Löhe (Translation) | Tagged 4. Sunday after Trinity, Apostle, Coming, Faith, glory, Grace, Patience, Persecution, Romans 8:18, St. Paul, Suffering | Leave a comment

Lutheran Order of service in isiZulu/seTswana

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

The Lutheran Order of Service for the first Sunday after Trinity is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. The gospel for this Sunday is from Luke 16,19-31 (Rich man and Lazarus), the epistle from 1. John 4,16b-21 and the OT … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON EPHESIANS 5:4

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place. (Eph 5:4 NIV) The apostle Saint James calls the tongue a fire and a world of evil (James 3:6). In the same vein you could … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON 2. CORINTHIANS 6:3-4

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way. (2Co 6:3-4 NIV) Quite a few of the gospel and epistle readings in … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON 2.CORINTHIANS 12:7

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. (2Co 12:7 NIV) The Lord God turned the apostle St. Paul into … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditations by P.Wilhelm Löhe (Translation) | Tagged 1.Cor.12:7, Andreas Ingolstätter, Apostle, Bearing the cross, Conceit, edification, humility, Light, meekness, pride, Sanctification, Shadow, St. Paul, suffering humiliation, Thorn in the flesh, Wilhelm Löhe | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Lutheran World, sermonette or devotion | Tagged Admonition, amount, Apostle, cross, evaluation, Gift, Goal, Grace, humility, joy, Loehe, mason, modest, providence, Romans 12:6, stone, wings, Wisdom | Leave a comment

Holiday of St. John, the apostle and evangelist

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Today on this 3rd high holiday of Christmas the one holy Christian Church commemorates the apostle and evangelist Saint John according to the words written by the great prophet of old Isaiah: “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet … Continue reading →

Posted in Histories, biographies and other stories | Tagged 1.John 1:1-10, Apostle, Christmas, Evangelist, Holiday, Isaiah 52:7, John 21:20-24, Psalm 33:1, St. John, Theologian | Leave a comment

21st December: Holiday of the apostle St. Thomas

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Today the Church commemorates the apostle St. Thomas, whom Jesus Christ led from being a hardend sceptic to being an ardent confessor: “My Lord and my God!” Read more about him here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_the_Apostle May the Lord and saviour Jesus Christ send … Continue reading →

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