Tag Archives: Grace

Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 5th December 2013

Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me. (Psa 66:20 KJV) And Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would … Continue reading

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Löhe on Romans 13:12

The night is far spent, the day is at hand. (Rom 13:12a KJV) The apostle calls paganism, heathenism and idolatry “night”. Everything that tries to fill our hearts and souls with something else than the living God and Father of … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Sunday, the 17th November 2013

“Therefore I will teach them– this time I will teach them my power and might. Then they will know that my name is the LORD. (Jer 16:21 NIV) Through Jesus Christ we received grace and apostleship to call all the … Continue reading

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Lutheran Order of service in isiZulu/seTswana

The Lutheran Order of Service for the 3rd last Sunday (using the propers for the 25th Sunday after the high Holiday of the holy Trinity) in the Church year is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Sunday, the 27th October 2013

Then you will remember your ways … and when I make atonement for you for all you have done, you will remember and be ashamed … declares the Sovereign LORD. ‘” (Eze 16:61.63 NIV) Or do you not know that the goodness … Continue reading

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Löhe on Ephesians 5:17

Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. (Eph 5:17 NIV) The holy Apostle admonishes the Ephesians to follow the Lord’s will at all times doing what is appropriate and therefore follow his guidance in all … Continue reading

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What a glorious and marvelous arrangement…

“It is a glorious and marvelous arrangement, passing comprehension, that God governs the kingdoms of this world, not by immediate action, but through the agency of men who—not to mention other things—are far too short-sighted and far too feeble for … Continue reading

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Löhe on Ephesians 4:23

And be renewed in the spirit of your mind. (Eph 4:23 KJV) The Apostle is differentiating between spirit and mind. That power, which dominates our mind and is hardly ever object of our scrutiny is called the “spirit”. This powerful … Continue reading

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Löhe on Ephesians 4:22

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; (Eph 4:22 NIV) In the former way of life, people follow their own desires. These … Continue reading

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Löhe on Ephesians 4:22

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; (Eph 4:22 NIV) What kind of expectations does the Apostle have for us. We are … Continue reading

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