Tag: Trinity

For those numbered among the faithful in this place, especially you who attended both this past Wednesday’s Divine Service and one of the last Sunday’s Divine Services, two themes were repeated in the public proclamation of God’s Word. Wednesday’s sermon was guided by these words: the letters of the Law kill, and the Gospel is the means through which the Spirit sustains life. As last Sunday’s sermon was developed it brought forth this theme: God listens to our pleas. Today, we hear of the true love of God. In it we are led to steadfastness in His Word. Through God’s Word, the Holy Spirit leads Christians into acting in true love for the benefit of our neighbors….For more, click on the title above.

On this Sunday of each Church Year, for centuries in the confessing Church, God’s people have heard of beautiful traditions. We are reminded by the readings of the day that those things which we have received from the ancient fathers of the Faith are helpful. That is, whenever they are received in true faith. That remains certain whether or not those things that have been faithfully handed on are the central focus of a given Sunday sermon.
Today, we have heard how Cain and Abel, the children of Adam and Eve, dealt with at least one of the traditions they had received from their father. Those would have been handed onto them after Adam’s fall into sin. We have again heard of the tradition of giving allegiance offerings to God. These the faithful participate in with thanksgiving for all His benefits to His highest creatures. …For more, click on the title above.