Tag Archives: justification

2nd Sunday in Lent (Reminiscere)

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword God demonstrates his own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5,8 Introit O Lord, I come before you in prayer. My God, I trust in you.Please do not let me be … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent | Tagged Bronze Snake, Canaanite woman, Isaiah 5, IX, John 3:14-21, justification, Numbers 21:4-9, Psalm 25, Romans 5, vineyard | Leave a comment

Wie man fur Gott from und gerecht wird (AC IV)

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Wilhelm Weber

In den Artikeln 4,5,6 und 20 verdamnen die widdersacher unser bekentnis, das wir leren, das die gleubigen vergebung der sunde durch Christum one alle verdienst, allein durch den glauben erlangen, und verwerffen gar trötzlich beides. Erstlich, das wir nein dazu … Continue reading →

Posted in Book of Concord: Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lutheran Confessions, Martin Luther and the Reformation | Tagged Apologie, Artikel IV, justification, Rechtfertigung | Leave a comment

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