Tag Archives: Salvation

Löhe on Romans 8:16

The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. (Rom 8:16 NIV) Whoever has God’s Spirit is his child. He/She hears the invitation to call: “Abba, dear Father!” Whoever can say that from the bottom of his/her … Continue reading

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Löhe on Romans 6,21

What benefit did you reap at that time from the things you are now ashamed of? Those things result in death! (Rom 6:21 NIV) St. Paul clarifies clearly what is past and what is present. The Christians were slaves of … Continue reading

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Löhe on Romans 6,20

When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the control of righteousness. (Rom 6:20 NIV) Nobody what’s to be a servant or slave. Everybody prefers freedom. Yet there is nobody really free and not in servitude. Or who … Continue reading

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Löhe on Romans 6,11

Count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. (Rom 6:11 NIV) Jesus lives. What he is living, he is living for God. The same holds true for us. After we have died together with Christ on … Continue reading

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Löhe on Romans 6,7

Anyone who has died has been freed from sin. (Rom 6:7 NIV) Whoever has died with Christ and stands in the communion and fellowship with his death thereby receives satisfaction and justification of all his sins. He is declared free … Continue reading

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Löhe on Romans 6,5

If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection. (Rom 6:5 NIV) The apostle writes about the unity of Christians with their Lord’s death and resurrection. … Continue reading

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Löhe on Romans 6,4

We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. (Rom 6:4 NIV) This does not … Continue reading

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Lutheran Order of service in isiZulu/seTswana

The Lutheran Order of Service for the 6th Sunday after Trinity for the 7th July 2013 is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with a sermon based on God’s word from the prophet Isaiah 43,1-7 written by brother Rev. … Continue reading

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Löhe on 1.Peter 3:13

Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? (1Pe 3:13 NIV) This apostolic exclamation needs to be understood. Whoever pursues peace with God and all people is a joy to the angels and gladdening our … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 2nd July 2013

My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. (Psa 62:7 NIV) Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you … Continue reading

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