Tag Archives: Grace

Lutheran Order of service in isiZulu/seTswana

The Lutheran Order of Service for the 5th Sunday after Trinity is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with a sermon on the gospel of St. Luke chapter 14 verses 25-33 written by Rev. Ratshefola (NW) in … Continue reading

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Löhe on Rom.8:18

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

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Löhe on 1 Peter 5:10

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. (1Pe 5:10 NIV) There may be some … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 19th June 2013

Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. (Psa 105:1 NIV) However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the … Continue reading

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Löhe on 1 Peter 5:6b

…that he may lift you up in due time. (1Pe 5:6 NIV) Humiliation is the road to elevation and exaltation. This is an invitation for us to reconsider the ways of this world and to believe in God’s revelation, which … Continue reading

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Löhe on 1 John 3:17

If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? (1Jo 3:17 NIV) Remember that first congregation in Jerusalem. Remember how they sold their … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Sunday, the 9th June 2013

“But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.” (1Ch 29:14 NIV) Each one should … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON 1 JOHN 4:16A

And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love.  (1Jo 4:16 NIV) As God is truly Trinitarian, so he is also for ever and ever true love – the essential, Trinitarian love. To … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON ROMANS 11:33B

How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! (Rom 11:33 NIV) This scriptural passage refers to the election of the Jews. It is a favorite motto of the apostle Saint Paul under the influence of the Holy Spirit … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON JOHN 1:16

From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. (Joh 1:16 NIV) Oh, how blessed I am that I am not alone. Rather he is with me. He, who had compassion with the people as … Continue reading

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