Tag Archives: cross

Löhe on 2. Thessalonians 1:5

All this is evidence that God’s judgment is right, and as a result you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering. (2Th 1:5 NIV) The Thessalonians were discriminated against and persecuted by both … Continue reading

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Löhe on 2. Thessalonians 1:4

Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring. (2Th 1:4 NIV) It is noteworthy that the Thessalonians remain patient, steadfast and even expand in times of severe trials … Continue reading

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Löhe on Philippians 3:18

For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: (Phi 3:18 KJV) Let’s look once more at this apostolic statement. St. Paul warns … Continue reading

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Löhe on Philippians 3:18

For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ. (Phi 3:18 KJV) If the apostle St. Paul would have called his enemies foes … Continue reading

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Confessional address

This mornings confessional address on the prescribed text from Job 2,1-10: 

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Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 12th September 2013

Sing, Daughter Zion; shout aloud, Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, Daughter Jerusalem! The LORD has taken away your punishment. (Zep 3:14-15 NIV) Jesus Christ himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we … Continue reading

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Löhe on John 16:33

But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (Joh 16:33 NIV) When Jesus first said these words, his disciples did not understand him. According to his previous announcement concerning his deliverance into the hands of sinners all now appeared as … Continue reading

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Löhe on Romans 6,8

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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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 3rd July 2013

“I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you.” (Isa 42:6 NIV) Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or … Continue reading

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Löhe on 1 Peter 5:7

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (1Pe 5:7 NIV) Here the apostle does not write about our basic anxiety for daily bread. He is focusing rather on the anxiety of his congregants and fellow-Christians, who … Continue reading

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