by John | Jun 18, 2020 | Book of Concord, Creeds & Confessions, Luther's Small Catechism, Written
Of Sanctification I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. What is this? I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in...
by John | Jun 12, 2020 | Book of Concord, Creeds & Confessions, Luther's Small Catechism, Written
Of Redemption And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended...
by John | May 25, 2020 | Book of Concord, Luther's Small Catechism, Written
Of Creation I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. What is this? I believe that God has made me and all creatures; that He has given me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my limbs, my reason and all my senses, and still looks after them....
by John | May 16, 2020 | Blog, Book of Concord, Creeds & Confessions, Dr. Martin Luther, Written
The Second Part is about the articles that pertain to the office and work of Jesus Christ, or to our redemption. Here is the first and chief article [1] That Jesus Christ, our God and Lord, “was handed over to death for our trespasses and was raised for our...
by John | May 15, 2020 | Book of Concord, Written
[17] 8. Many ancient councils were called and held at which the bishop of Rome did not preside, such as Nicea and most others. This also testifies to the fact that the church at that time did not recognize the primacy or superiority of the Roman bishop. [18] 9. Jerome...
by John | Nov 18, 2019 | Book of Concord, The Apology, Written
[1] The opponents approve the second article concerning “Original Sin,” but do so in such a way that they nevertheless find fault with the definition of original sin that we had related in passing. Here, immediately at the very outset, His Imperial Majesty will...
by John | Sep 1, 2019 | Book of Concord, Creeds & Confessions, The Augsburg Confession, Written
[1] Furthermore, it is taught that we cannot obtain forgiveness of sin and righteousness before God through our merit, work, or satisfactions, but that we receive forgiveness of sin and become righteous before God out of grace for Christ’s sake through faith [2] when...
My ApologiesMay 5, 2020
A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End TimesDecember 6, 2019
Primer in the Christian Faith – What God Has GivenCategories: Audio, Bible Study, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Pastor Tapani Simojoki, Primer in the Christian FaithAugust 30, 2019
The Two Natures of Christ – Lesson 1January 2, 2020
Online Service from Our Saviour Lutheran Church – 29th MarchCategories: Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Pastor Tapani SimojokiMarch 29, 2020
SanctusAugust 30, 2019
Bible OverviewJuly 4, 2019