Tag Archives: Truth

Herrenhuter readings for Friday, the 14th February 2014

Thus says the Lord: “And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication.” (Zec 12:10 NIV) and Jesus says: “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he … Continue reading

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Why Theology of the Lutheran Confessions?

Edmund Schlink in his “Theology of the Lutheran Confessions” (Fortress Press: Philadelphia, 1967) elaborates that besides looking at the Confessions merely historically and even theologically, they need to be recognized as Confessions and/or confessional exposition of the Bible. What does … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 5th February 2014

Do not spread false reports. (Exo 23:1 NIV) and Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. (1Pe 2:1 NIV)

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Löhe on Luke 17:17

Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. (Joh 17:17 NIV) The Church is one, everywhere and always one. That brings up the question: In what is the Church one? If we answer, that she is one in the … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 7th January 2014

Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire. (Isa 9:5 NIV) and Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 7th November 2013

O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles. (Psa 43:3 KJV) When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light … Continue reading

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Löhe on Philippians 3:17

Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. (Phi 3:17 KJV) It’s obvious to all the world how bad corrupting influences are. Yet there are many, who would limit … Continue reading

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Löhe on Ephesians 6:14-15

Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. (Eph 6:14-15 NIV) The combatant fastens … Continue reading

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Löhe on Ephesians 4:25

Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. (Eph 4:25 KJV) Here lying and truth are standing opposed to one another like night and day, shadow and light. The apostle … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 10th October 2013

Diviners see visions that lie; they tell dreams that are false, they give comfort in vain.  (Zec 10:2 NIV) Jesus answered, “In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone … Continue reading

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