Old Testament Theologyonline Lutheran Bible Study
While circumcision and the Old Testament laws and ceremonies differ greatly from the means of grace in the New Testament, one thing remains the same: faith alone saves. So today, faith looks to and clings to the promises of God given in the preaching of the Gospel, Absolution, Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper.
- Christian theology is the theology of Christian belief and practice. Such study concentrates primarily upon the texts of the Old Testament and of the New Testament, as well as on Christian tradition.Christian theologians use biblical exegesis, rational analysis and argument. Theologians may undertake the study of Christian theology for a variety of reasons, such as in order to.
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Additional Resources for The Great Deceiver
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SESSION ONE:
- What About Angels?
This brief study by late Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod President Al Barry shares what the Bible reveals about angels--both holy and evil. - Luther Against the Devil
Martin Luther often spoke about the devil and demons. Was he simply
echoing medieval superstitions? - CTCR Article 'Satanism'
This document from the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations describes the worship of Satan; it then discusses what Scripture says about this fallen angel. - Saint Michael and All Angels
- Does the Devil Rule the World?
- Can Satan Heal?
- C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters
In this classic book by C.S. Lewis, two demons conspire to destroy a man's faith. - Exorcism as Mercy
This article discusses how the rite of exorcism is worked into regular church services in Madagascar where demon possession is still a frequent occurrence.
The Lutheran Study Bible Download
SESSION TWO:
- With Angels and Archangels: Worship in the Book of Revelation
Charles Gieschen discusses the amazing realities the book of Revelation teaches us about worship. - Worship--The Activity of the Trinity
This article discusses how God works during worship while we rest. - Thanksgiving in the Old Testament
In this article Chad Bird examines the worship God established for His Old Testament people and how that worship is reflected in our services today. - Worship for the Weary
- Prayer: The Voice of Faith
In this article John Pless reminds us prayer is our response to what God has already said to us in His Son. - Lord, Remember Us in Your Kingdom, and Teach Us to Pray
In this article Richard Stuckwisch discusses how Jesus gave us the Lord's Prayer to teach us how to pray.
SESSION THREE:
- Bruce Hartung on Our Vulnerability to Sexual Misconduct
- Bruce Hartung on Satan's Temptations
- Bruce Hartung on Fighting Temptation
- Bruce Hartung on Dealing with Guilt and Unworthiness
- Unlocking the Prison of Guilt
This Project Connect booklet discusses God's plan to deal with our guilt. - Lingering Guilt
Pastor Klaus answers a question about lingering guilt over a sin that's already been forgiven. - Prayer or Demand?
Pastor Klaus answers a question about when a prayer becomes something like an ultimatum.
SESSION FOUR:
- Midsummer Day
In this sermon Henri Schartau uncovers seven obstacles Satan might be using to prevent you from growing closer to your God in faith. - Christian Soldiers
This article describes the armor God provides as we live our daily lives. - Lutherans and Hell
In this video Roland Ziegler discusses why Lutherans still teach about hell. - Sadness in Heaven for Those Not There?
Pastor Klaus addresses whether thoughts of hell will dampen the happiness of heaven.
Bible study is an intimate, personal and deeply rewarding way of growing in the faith. Join us as we make our faith journey in Christ. “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly” (Colossians 3:16).
Sunday Morning, 9:15-10:15 am, back in our own church building since August, 2019.
Video Lessons. Meeting Sundays, 9:15 am – 10:15 am on Facebook Live.
Adult Confirmation Class, The Wonders of God
This course offers an opportunity for participants to become one with us in Christ, joining our fellowship as communicant members. Current church members may also attend to refresh their knowledge of the gospel. This course follows a study guide called The Wonders of God, which covers the entire Bible with brief overviews of all Bible teachings. New sessions of the adult confirmation class start regularly, whenever we have a group ready to meet.
Lutheran Study Bible Online
Burning Hearts Small Group Study
Small groups meet to more deeply examine the sermon text from the preceding Sunday using active learning and discussion (not lecture), following a guide prepared by the pastor. Anyone may attend any of the groups. We begin a new session the week of January 12, 2020. A group meets on Thursdays, 7 pm on Zoom, another group meets Wednesdays, 10 am, on Zoom. Contact Schuyler Burkhart at schuyb@gmail.com for meeting ID and password.
Congregational Assistant Program
Anyone may attend the courses of the Congregational Assistant Program, a formal curriculum of study through Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN. We have gone through a study of other religions, church history, the Christian Family in preparation for Family Ministry Outreach, Christian Worship and an Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey and the Small Catechism, Church and Ministry, and other courses. Call Pastor Nitz for more information, (360) 923-1961.
Free Online Lutheran Bible Study
The Book of Revelation
A few years ago our Sunday morning Bible study completed a thorough study of the last Bible book, Revelation. If you’d like to study this on your own, bring a thumb drive to the church so that we can load the study (Power Point slides) onto your device.