John A Pless

Pietism and Lutheranism (The Pieper Lectures)

The Pieper Lectures presents Pietism and Lutheranism (Volume 3, 1998). CONTENTS: "Quantifiable Righteousness: Justification and Regeneration in Pietist Thought" by Gerald Krispin; "The Roots and Fruits of German Pietism" by Ronald Feuerhahn; "An Orthodox Lutheran Response to Pietism: An Introduction...

Women Pastors?

There are thirty essays in this volume, representing Lutheran churches throughout the world. The essays are divided into four sections: Biblical studies, historical studies, doctrinal studies and practical studies. This updated edition adds six additional essays, three which are from women offering ...

LOGIA: Scripture & Catholicity

"A Conversation between Mark Noll and Hermann Sasse" by John T. Pless; "Is There Any Genuine Lutheranism Left in American Lutheranism?" by Gaylin Schmeling; "Lutheranism as Catholic and Evangelical" by David P. Scaer; "Catholic and Evangelical, but not Roman or American" by Mark Mattes; "Biblical Cl...

A Little Book on Joy: The Secret of Living a Good News Life in a Bad News World

Matthew Harrison embarks on a quest to rediscover the joy of being a Christian - the secret of living a Good News life in a bad news world. In a Little Book on Joy, Harrison takes the reader on a journey from the father's joy at the prodigal's return, to the joy of Mary's magnificat. From the joy of...

Witness

Hermann Sasse spoke with a lucid and often prophetic voice in the dark years of Hitler's rule in Germany and its disastrous aftermath. His sermons sounded forth for all who would hear him the heart and core of confessional Lutheran theology: Christ Jesus crucified for sinners. Biblical and timely, S...

Handling The Word Of Truth: Law And Gospel In The Church Today

This book draws on C. F. W. Walther’s Law and Gospel theses to present and apply these foundational truths to contemporary Christian faith and living. In 13 chapters, the author explores the rich insights in Walther’s classic text, blending key excerpts with his own reflection and exposition. Th...

Martin Luther Preacher of the Cross

Martin Luther was not only a theologian, but a pastor engaged in the care of souls. This new resource provides evidence for Luther s application of his evangelical theology to consciences burdened with sin, haunted by death, and afflicted by the devil.Through the use of selected letters, Martin Luth...

Word: God Speaks to Us (The Lutheran Spirituality Series)

"Spirituality" continues to be a category of intense interest in the marketplace if ideas, among Christians and non-Christians alike. Do Lutherans have a distinctive spirituality? This is one book of an eight part series which explores the center of Lutheran spirituality.

Handling The Word Of Truth: Law And Gospel In The Church Today