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“Judensau”: Polemical challenge

Luther and the Jews. That´s a mouthful. Thomas Kaufmann has said, what is to be said and the recent publication on the “Wittenberger Sau” gives an update on the present controversy. It´s causing waves even across the Atlantic as Nathaniel … Continue reading

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Matins in the morning

Here’s this morning’s sermon preached during Matins in St.Timothy’s chapel at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane: draft1co917-19-matins-2016 and to listen to: 

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Lessons for the 18th Sunday in Pentecost

The watchword for this Sunday is from the first epistle of the evangelist Saint John: This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. (1Jo 5:4 NIV) God’s Word from the Old Testament is recorded by the … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Sunday, the 12. January 2014

“I will no longer hide my face from them, for I will pour out my Spirit on the people of Israel, declares the Sovereign LORD.” (Eze 39:29 NIV) and The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the … Continue reading

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Bishop of 2013

Bishop Hans-Jörg Voigt was chosen as “Bishop of the year 2013” by the news agency IDEA. We congratulate Bishop Voigt and are happy to see this positive resonance concerning his confessional stance in vital issues of our time. Read more … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Saturday, the 27th July 2013

The LORD, the King of Israel, is with you; never again will you fear any harm. (Zep 3:15 NIV) So Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the king of the Jews?” “Yes, it is as you say,” Jesus replied. (Luk 23:3 … 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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