Tag Archives: Luther

Luther’s final words

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

Dr. Martin Luther died on the the 18th February 1546. Here’s what he wrote in Eisleben: “Virgil’s shepherd poems cannot be understood, except by one who has been a shepherd for five years. Virgil’s poetry about agriculture cannot be understood, … Continue reading →

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Daily living as saved sinner …

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

In the conviction that in this life we only fulfil God’s design, I have gained perfect peace in all happenings. I fear nothing more than the devil’s position, the position to do God’s works as sinner i.e. I am afraid … Continue reading →

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Predigt zum Reformationsfest in both English/German

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Predigt  ueber Jesaja 62:6-7.10-12 gehalten am Reformationsfest in St. Paul:  and here is a sermon by my brother Rev. Christoph D. Weber held today in Chatsworth Lutheran Church on the same passage from Isaiah, but in English: Sermon Reformation Chatsworth 2013.11.03 … Continue reading →

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Das Luther-Zitat aus VELKD-INFO

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

„Es gibt aber drei verschiedene Stufen und alle führen zum Himmel … Die erste ist, nicht zu wandeln im Rat der Gottlosen, d. h. kräftigen Widerstand zu leisten, zurückzufliehen und in den Rat der Frommen zu gehen […] Die zweite Stufe … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON ACTS 2,1-4

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to … Continue reading →

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On friends, visitors and strangers …

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

“Friends are thieves of time. And if friends are thieves of time, what shall outsiders, strangers, and those less familiar be? Nevertheless, here you will have need of great wisdom and care, lest, if you avoid too much the companionship … Continue reading →

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+ Johann Walter (1570): Cantor in Saxony.

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

The Church commemorates one of the first Lutheran composers, who died this day in 1570.  Read more about him here: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Lib/Walter-Johann.htm.

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LÖHE ON 1.CORINTHIANS 5:6

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Your boasting is not good.  (1Co 5:6 NIV) That’s St. Paul’s call to the Corinthians. What would he say to our practice of Church discipline and especially our practice at the Lord’s Table? Do you think these are just questions … Continue reading →

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Friedrich Hauschildt: Lutherische Bekenntnisse (Zeitzeichen)

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Umfassender Horizont Warum die Bekenntnisse des 16. Jahrhunderts für Lutheraner auch heute noch wichtig sind Friedrich Hauschildt Müssten die Bekenntnisschriften der Reformationszeit durch ein aktuelles Bekenntnis ergänzt werden? Und sind die innerprotestantischen Unterschiede zwischen Lutheranern und Reformierten durch die Leuenberger … Continue reading →

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Professor John T. Pless’s Trip Report

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Teaching Trip to Lutheran Theological Seminary, Tshwane (Pretoria), South Africa: 23 February- 9 March 2013   First of all, I am thankful for those whose financial support made this trip possible.  I am grateful to Pastor Gerald Paul and the … Continue reading →

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