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Tag Archives: justification
Guidance in the Pentateuch
Jogging in Kullavik – just south of Göteborg – a local encouraged me to press on during my holidays: “The universal principle will guide You.” Well, I didn´t get lost. Not immediately. Not there and then. At least not physically. … Continue reading
Vindicate me, o God!
Looking forward to the 5th Sunday in Lent: “Judica!” (Vindicate me, o Lord! Psalm 43) It´s all about finding justification and how God´s people seek His defense against blame, heavy charges and accussations – as they despair of getting it … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Lieder, Lutheran Order of service, Predigten in der ALS, psalms and spiritual songs
Tagged Abraham, Braunschweiger Monogrammist, Deus providebit, friends, Genesis 22, God will provide, Hebrews 5, Jesus in Getsemane, Job, Job 19, justification, Mt20:28, Navalny, Psalm 43, Urguhr, Vindication
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The silver bells of St. Cyriacus
The Benedictine abbey Wimmelburg – just north of Lutherstadt Eisleben and south of Mansfeld – founded just after the turn of the 1st Millennium was dedicated to the legendary martyr St. Cyriacus, who is one of the 14 Holy Helpers. … Continue reading
Luther´s business on the Wartburg – contra Latomus – 1521
Once Luther was hijacked to be put into quarantine on the Wartburg, he did not fall into despair, but into a working frenzy. Astounding, what he produced and that despite heavy attacks by his relentless foes and his urge to … Continue reading
20th Sunday after Trinity
Watchword He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? (Micah 6:8). The Introit is from Psalm … Continue reading
Posted in Trinity (The church season after Pentecost), Uncategorized
Tagged Adultery, Commandment, God´s Covenant with Noah, Holiness, Holy Spirit, judgement, justification, Law of God, Marriage, Micah 6:8, Noah, Promise, Ps19, Sanctification, statutes, testament, Time is short, word of god
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Matins in the morning: Lk.19,1-10
Here is my sermon this morning on our Lord IX visiting Zaccheus based on St.Luke’s gospel chapter 19,1-10:
Posted in From Africa, Gedankensplitter, Lutherische Mission, Matins in the morning, Trinity (The church season after Pentecost), Uncategorized
Tagged Abraham, cross, Healing, Heimat, Help, house, justification, Lk19:1-10, Nathaniel, Prophet Amos, Salvation, Sanctification, Sycamore, Tree, Zaccheus
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6th Sunday after Trinity
Watchword from the holy prophet Isaiah chapter 43 verse 1: But now, this is what the LORD says– he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned … Continue reading
Posted in Lectionary etc, Pentecost, Trinity (The church season after Pentecost), Uncategorized
Tagged Baptise all nations, Baptism, calling, choice, Choosing, creation, Faithful, Isaiah 43, Israel, justification, Love, Numbers, Oath, Promise, Ps 67, Repent, Salvation, size, Statistics
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Lessons for the 18th Sunday after Trinity
The watchword for the 18th Sunday after Trinity: And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister. (1Jo 4:21 NIV) Introit is from Psalm 122: “I was glad when they said … Continue reading
Posted in Lectionary etc, Pentecost, Uncategorized
Tagged Decalogue, Edify, Good, Jerusalem, Jesus Christ, joy, Justice, justification, Law, Love, Moses, peace, Persecution, Progrom, Right, righteousness, salutary, Sinai, Torah
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Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 3rd March 2106.
The prophet asks rhetorically: „Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength?“ and God answers him: „I that speak in righteousness, mighty … Continue reading
Posted in Herrenhuter Readings, Uncategorized
Tagged Amos, Is63:1, Isaiah, IX, justification, liberation, Rescue, righteousness, Rom5:18, Salvation, save, St. Paul
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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 1st March 2016
The Psalmist encourages us: “Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.” (Psa 31:24 KJV) Even as our Lord does too: “And ye shall be hated of all men for my … Continue reading
Posted in Herrenhuter Readings, Uncategorized
Tagged courage, End, Hope, judgement, justification, Mk13:13, Ps31:24, redemption, Salvation, strength
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