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December 1997
Volume 1, Number 1
| F E A T U R E S |
Jesus and the Forgiveness of Sins
By Rev. Dr. Jonathan F. Grothe President, Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
The central question is, "Who is Jesus? Is He the son of Joseph the carpenter or the Messiah onto whom the Lord's spirit has been poured to proclaim release to the captives?" (Luke 4:16-22). Scribes, Pharisees and the crowds of Jesus' day and of all times are confronted with the proclamation - He is God incarnate and He brings the forgiveness of sins to earth. |
Is There a Prerequisite to receiving Forgiveness?
By Rev. Joel Brondos Headmaster, Zion Academy, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Is there any prerequisite which must be met before seeking forgiveness from the Lord or one's neighbor? |
An Extravagance of Grace
By Dr. Beverly K. Yahnke Licensed Psychologist, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
One Patient's Response to Individual Confession and Absolution |
The Russian Project
By Pam Knepper Managing Editor, For the Life of the World
For over 150 years the training of men for the pastoral office has been central to the nature and purpose of Concordia Theological Seminary (CTS). Today, that mission continues to flourish under "The Russian Project." |
In the Field
By Pam Knepper Managing Editor, For the Life of the World
Featuring the Rev. Ernie Lassman, Pastor at Messiah Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington |
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