Not Guilty—Because of Jesus: The Meaning of Justification
This is what we mean by “justification.” God declares the sinner — a real, honest-to-goodness sinner — innocent.
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Lutheran Witness: October 2026
The October issue of The Lutheran Witness focuses on a core theme of the Lutheran Reformation: justification by faith.
Who Is This ‘Me’ in ‘Christ for Me’?
Who is this “me”? It is I, an accursed and damned sinner, who was so beloved by the Son of God that He gave Himself for me.
Undoing the Damage to ‘Transitioned’ Children
The medical profession needs, if possible, to reverse the damage it has caused to "transitioned" children. A settlement in a Texas court case is forcing the issue.
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Every Health Care System Sometimes Says No
After UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was murdered in 2024, some people were quick to equivocate and claim his job was equivalent to murder. In the minds of prominent leftists like Hasan Piker and Briahna Joy Gray, insurance companies like UnitedHealthcare deny claims that th
Caring for Life in an Inhuman Age
What do you see when you walk into a room? I see groceries and mail on the counter. My wife, Kristin, sees dirt on the floor. I’m a tidy person; she’s a clean person. Clutter bothers me; encrusted dirt and stains bother her. At Kristin’s request, I recently learned to steam-mop o
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David Gieser’s 70 Year Relationship with Christianity Today
Christianity Today has been part of David Gieser’s life since its very beginning. His family knew Billy Graham before Graham ever conceived of the magazine—and that connection gave David a front-row seat to the ministry and vision that would become Christianity Today. David’s par
Lutheran Witness: October 2026
The October issue of The Lutheran Witness focuses on a core theme of the Lutheran Reformation: justification by faith.
Who Is This ‘Me’ in ‘Christ for Me’?
Who is this “me”? It is I, an accursed and damned sinner, who was so beloved by the Son of God that He gave Himself for me.
Statement from Archbishop John McDowell and Archbishop Eamon Martinon situation at Drumcree
As Archbishops and Pastors in our different Christian traditions, we have always taken seriously our call, in Christ, to speak and act together when we can. We do this because we share the conviction that the greatest commandment, and the greatest witness anyone can give to the G
Lutheranism Has It All: What Weary Evangelicals Need to Hear
When weary evangelicals show up at your Lutheran congregation, show them that we have a clear confession, the pure Gospel, true assurance and the purpose-given life.
Undoing the Damage to ‘Transitioned’ Children
The medical profession needs, if possible, to reverse the damage it has caused to "transitioned" children. A settlement in a Texas court case is forcing the issue.
Music and the Christian Life
Music does so much more than merely entertain and give us pleasure. It also helps us learn and remember.
How We Got to AI ‘Pastors’ and Self-Help Preaching Void of the Gospel
Last week, I opened a forwarded email from a parishioner with a curious subject line: “The Gospel According to Claude.” The email linked to an article about pastors’ widespread use of Anthropic’s Claude AI chatbot to aid in outlining and writing their sermons. As I contemplated m