Tag Archives: justification

Guidance in the Pentateuch

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

0. Introduction to “Re-reading Moses with Luther” 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Bibel und Übersetzung, Gedankensplitter, Lutheran World, Martin Luther and the Reformation, Theologie, Travels, Uncategorized | Tagged Bible, Dr Martin Luther, Guidance, justification, Moses, Pentateuch, Smalcald Articles | Leave a comment

Vindicate me, o God!

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

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 | Leave a comment

The silver bells of St. Cyriacus

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

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 →

Posted in Gedankensplitter, Hymns, Martin Luther and the Reformation, Saints of the church, Travels | Tagged 14 Holy Helpers, Faith, Hirsau, Idolotary, imitation, justification, Silverbells, St Cyriacus, Thanksgiving, Veneration of Saints, virtues, Wimmelburg, Worship | Leave a comment

Luther´s business on the Wartburg – contra Latomus – 1521

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

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 →

Posted in Martin Luther and the Reformation | Tagged Contra Latomus, Dr. Martin Luther, justification, Justus Jonas, University of Louvain, Wartburg | Leave a comment

20th Sunday after Trinity

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Wilhelm Weber

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 | Leave a comment

Matins in the morning: Lk.19,1-10

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

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 | Leave a comment

6th Sunday after Trinity

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

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 | Leave a comment

Lessons for the 18th Sunday after Trinity

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

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 | Leave a comment

Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 3rd March 2106.

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

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 | Leave a comment

Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 1st March 2016

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

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 | Leave a comment