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Jesus said, "I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit-fruit that will last" (John 15:16).Christ called you and every other believer to bear fruit. But what fruit? How will you bear fruit as a believer?(6 sessions) From examples throughout Scripture, Dr. Lane Burgland explores nine vital works in a Christian's life, which Scripture calls "the fruit of the Spirit" in Galatians 5:22-23. This thoughtful study will enable you to:understand deeply the Holy Spirit's work of sanctification;recognize your personal strengths and weaknesses in view of God's calling;identify ways you can bear fruit in the Lord's service.Leader guide, answers & glossary of terms included.Lessons cover . . .Promised FaithfulnessEnduring FaithfulnessGentleness in ServiceApproaching GentlenessMaintaining Self-ControlValuing Self-Control

God Words: Intro to Classic Christian Theology helps readers grow in their knowledge and understanding of God's Word.Previously titled Wings of Faith, this book features a series of essays written by various authors including John Johnson, Dean Wenthe, Paul Raabe, and more. Essays include The Bible as God's Word, The Doctrine of Man, One God in Three Persons, The Means of Grace, The End Times, and Does It Really Make a Difference if You Are Lutheran?The end of each essay offers questions for personal reflection or group discussion. This book is ideal for high school Bible study groups, adult and youth confirmands, and anyone new to the faith.

Este pequeño libro está desarrollado para instruir niños que desean tomar la Santa Cena. Incluye: el Manual para la primera comunión, Orden para la primera comunión, y el Catecismo Menor de Lutero. This bilingual resource is for the instruction children who wish to participate in the Lord's Supper. It includes: Manual for First Communion, Order for First Communion and Luther's Small Catechism. By Gerhard F. Kempff and Héctor Hoppe.

Christ's words at his crucifixion are an important and iconic point in the Bible where He shows grace and love, even while dying on the cross. But, in your life, it can be difficult to find grace in stressful situations. As sinful humans, we act ungraceful when stress, anxiety, and difficult times come around.We could all use more Christlike grace. Study Christ's words on the cross to see how you can have more Christlike grace in your life. Start by understanding what the four dimensions of grace are in the Bible: Common, Saving, Sanctifying, and Sustaining. Then, study seven different quotes from Christ on the cross to see what He teaches in these moments, and how you can apply them to your life. Perfect for group or individual study, each chapter has a Q&A at the end, and the back of the book includes a leader guide.

From struggle to jubilation, the Psalms reveal the human experience. They exhibit a broad, stunning range of human emotion from God's creation and serve as a summary of the entire Bible. The Psalms also serve as a wonderful tool for devotion and reflection. Engaging the Psalms: A Guide for Reflection and Prayer guides you through all 150 Psalms to find quiet devotional time within each line of scripture. Using a threefold approach to devotional time, known as the three R's, you can deepen your understanding of the Psalms. The three R's are: Request the Spirit's help in prayer, Read and repeat the Word, Return to the Lord in prayer. Using these three guides you can gain the most out of your devotional time in the Word with fill in the blank prayer portions and insightful questions to help you think about each individual line. Features:- All 150 Psalms - ESV translation with introductory notes- Individual devotions and space for notes- Insightful theological remarks- Appendix of Prayers

There are thousands of active-rostered commissioned ministers in The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, faithful men and women who serve in the congregations, schools, and recognized service organizations of the LCMS.But all too often, commissioned workers struggle to know their place in the church. They're more than just laypeople, but they're not public ministers. How can called workers better understand their own role? And how can pastors and laypeople honor this position while not confusing it with other callings?David Rueter, a director of Christian education program director, invites the church to hold a high view of both pastors and commissioned workers while not sacrificing the dignity of either, nor confusing the theological and historical significance of both. This in-depth look at the theology of commissioned ministry will lead all to properly respect and rightly balance these offices of ministry.

Martin Luther called him "a theologian by nature." He was Luther's close friend and contemporary-born three weeks after Luther but living two decades longer. He was the only nobleman in Luther's inner circle and one of the first Evangelical bishops. Known by his colleagues as a "fierce enemy of all corruption and adulteration of true Lutheran, Evangelical truth," his contributions during the theological controversies after Luther's death shaped numerous articles of the Formula of Concord. Yet few people today have ever heard of Nikolaus von Amsdorf, let alone his influence on Lutheran theology.In this thoroughly revised and updated edition of the 1978 book Nikolaus von Amsdorf: Popular Polemics in the Preservation of Luther's Legacy, Robert Kolb opens the life and work of Amsdorf to readers of all experiences and backgrounds. Dr. Kolb reveals how this mostly unknown champion of Luther's Reformation helped set the future of Lutheran theology on its course, prioritizing above all the radically simple and clear Gospel Luther proclaimed: salvation by grace alone through faith in Christ alone.

"My beloved brothers and sisters in the New World: I greet you from my resting place." In this fictional collection of writings from Martin Luther, hear his life story directly from him.Author Neal Snider assumes the voice of Luther as he pens fictional letters from the reformer to you. Having spent fifty years studying Martin Luther and his times, Snider imagines what Luther might have said if he were able to look back five hundred years at his own life and works.A unique blend of theology, biography, and published writings, these letters give accessible insight into the life of one of the most influential people in history.For laypeople who are interested in hearing "from Luther" on important contemporary issues, this collection of letters serves as an inside look into the mind of this great reformer and theologian, who has much to offer contemporary readers. Sincerely, Luther makes powerful theology accessible, applying Luther's wisdom to contemporary issues Christians are facing.

All educators have stories-stories of standardized tests, distracted students, and late-night grading. But Christian educators have additional stories of teaching creationism, praying in the classroom, and integrating faith into lessons.Using the power of story, the authors invite you to grapple with critical issues in contemporary education. Each chapter sets forth a fictional Christian school setting and real-world example, and then asks open-ended discussion questions for anyone involved in education to consider and apply to their own experience.

The concept of "having enough" is one that is not often experienced. If I only had more money . . . more success . . . more time . . . then I would be fulfilled. Yet even when more is attained, it rarely satisfies. It is not "enough."An eight-lesson women's Bible study, Enough for Now explores the idea of "enough" through the study of Scripture-specifically the parable of the rich fool, personal stories, and practical exercises. Over the course of the lessons, women will discover how to escape the insatiable quest for more by finding their "enough" in God.

We fear death. Dread it. Seek to avoid it.Death wasn't part of God's original design for humanity; it's an unfortunate reality of living in a fallen world. It feels unnatural because it is.But Christ has conquered death; it has no hold over us. In death, Christ becomes our all in all as we live forever in communion with Him. In light of this promise that is sealed in our Baptism, we can live this impermanent life as an act of bold confession, trust, and hope.This six-session Bible study examines the role the physical body plays in life and death, the experience of dying, and the nature of the new creation and our resurrected bodies.

In this life, we'll never be perfect.We take one step toward perfection and two steps back, losing confidence in ourselves with each movement. We might lose patience with ourselves-can't we just be perfect already!?-but God gently smiles and continues walking with us.While you can't know all that God plans to do with and for you, you can trust in His perfect plan and His will for you in this life. God is slowly but consistently sanctifying you. He is patient with you. He loves you. And He declares you perfect in Christ.

Just five months after Martin Luther published his Ninety-Five Theses, thirteen-year-old Philipp was declared Landgrave of Hesse, ruler of one of the most powerful principalities of the Holy Roman Empire.During his forty- nine-year reign, he proved a divisive leader-he boldly promoted the Reformation but was openly married to two wives at the same time, against the advice of Luther and other theologians. He ruled his land well but ignored sage advice from friends.Some people admired Philipp as a hero. Others despised him as scandalous. However he was viewed, one thing was for sure: God was able to use Philipp's leadership skills to unite the Reformation movement and allow it to grow.This comprehensive look at the life and role of Philipp invites readers to take a deeper look at the intertwining history of the Church, the Reformation, and politics.

When a famine struck Jerusalem, Paul led the entire Gentile mission to take up a collection for starving Christians as a corporate, churchly act. He saw the sharing of one's possessions with the needy in the Body of Christ as a tangible demonstration of unity and love in the Church.Knowledge of this great collection is vital for anyone who desires to get something real done in the Church on behalf of Christ. As we, the Body of Christ, seek to attend to both the physical and spiritual needs of our brothers and sisters, we do well to model our giving after the example of those who have gone before us in the faith.This applicable book with in-depth study questions would serve any church well as a congregational study as they seek to care for the needy in their community.