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Comment on Companion Volumes for Lutheranism 101 by ptmccain

ptmccain — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:41:20 +0000

Rich, glad to hear you are enjoying Lutheranism 101. Please feel free to use it however you feel would be most helpful in your context.

As for “BOC 101″ – tell me what you have in mind. We designed the reader’s edition to provide resources for folks to get into the BOC, and put those all into the book itself. I’d be interested in knowing what you feel would be a BOC 101 approach, apart from the resources in the Concordia edition. Feel free to drop me a line at: paul.mccain@cph.org

Thanks.

Comment on Companion Volumes for Lutheranism 101 by Rich Kauzlarich

Rich Kauzlarich — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:37:09 +0000

We have completed about 60 per cent of Lutheranism 101 at Our Savior Lutheran in Arlington, VA and are taking a break with a study of Mark.

I agree with Bryan about the Book of Concord — I’ve posted elsewhere my hope that a BOC 101 might be in the works.

Finally back to Lutheranism 101, I wonder if having the section about the history of Lutheranism before the section on liturgy disrupts the flow. When we return to Lutheranism 101 I’m inclined to reverse the order. Any thoughts about that?

Comment on Reformation Heritage Bible Commentary – Coming March 2012 by Kevin N

Kevin N — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:18:25 +0000

I was just thinking earlier this week that it would be nice to have a commentary series that is intermediate: a step above the People’s Bible Commentary series, and yet accessible to those of us who don’t know the Biblical languages. Thanks.

Comment on Companion Volumes for Lutheranism 101 by Bryan Scheiderer

Bryan Scheiderer — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:07:20 +0000

The Book of Concord right now is the one I am turning to for reference. There are about 8 of us at our small church going through the 101 course right now. I finally realized that to understand what it means to be Lutheran, we have to understand where we can from, what happened during the Reformation and why the separation from the catholic church of that time occurred. The BOC (and the history notes added to the Reader’s edition) answers those questions.

Comment on Ten Reasons To Believe in a Historical Adam (and Eve) by Robert Franck

Robert Franck — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:56:55 +0000

An appropriately timed post. February 12 is “Darwin Day” and many churches (yes churches) are hosting “Evolution Sunday” to promote the idea that Darwinistic Evolution is not contrary to the Christian Faith. In response, I am hosting Duluth’s first annual “Creation Sunday” event, an ecumenical affair where I have invited other churches in our area to join together for an educational event for adults and children teaching the foundation of God’s Creation and to view a number of resources that help strengthen the foundation of God’s Word from Genesis 1. Interestingly, the vast majority of the nine churches participating are Lutheran, through from three different Lutheran denominations. (LCMS, TAALC, and AFLC)

Comment on Septuagesima: Third Last Sunday Before Lent by ptmccain

ptmccain — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:02:50 +0000

Did you read my post about what the season of “pre-Lent” is all about?

http://cyberbrethren.com/2012/02/01/whats-a-gesima-the-church-prepares-for-lent/

Comment on Reformation Heritage Bible Commentary – Coming March 2012 by ptmccain

ptmccain — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:01:52 +0000

Phone call at this point, thanks.

Comment on Ten Reasons To Believe in a Historical Adam (and Eve) by SorenK

SorenK — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:01:13 +0000

Funny, if I don’t want to believe Adam existed, then there are all kinds of problems with the story. However, since I believe, I see no problems with the account, and regularly see it reinforced by news from the natural and physical sciences…However, I like the 0th reason best, because Jesus said so.

Comment on Reformation Heritage Bible Commentary – Coming March 2012 by James Crouse

James Crouse — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:26:08 +0000

I did not see the price, nor a link to sign up on-line, rather than by telephone. Could you post both? Thanks!

Comment on Liturgical Naming Rite for a Transgendered Member by Lindsey

Lindsey — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:42:58 +0000

While I don’t agree that homosexual activity and practice is “okay” in God’s eyes, I do feel for Asher. Upon reading his story in Jay’s link, it sounds to me like he really struggled growing up with his identity. Does that make him sinful? We are all sinners, we all have our sinful struggles. He didn’t “choose” to have those male desires, they seemed like a natural part of him. I’m glad he found a place where he is welcomed and not judged and not pressured to fit into something that is obviously not him.