Now we can preorder Praying Luther’s Small Catechism by Rev. Dr. John T. Pless. The order page is here. To pray the Catechism is to learn how to speak to God the Father in the name of the Son through the Holy Spirit. Praying Luther’s Small Catechism moves sequentially through the Six Chief Parts of … Read more
Recommended by my Pastor, Rolf Preus, is A Child’s Garden of Bible Stories by Arthur W. Gross. There are plenty of Bible story books and their quality varies widely. This one has a mostly highly important distinction from the great run of Bible story books: It presents the Bible as a book about Jesus. To … Read more
Member of our Facebook group, Erich Heidenreich, recommended A Summary of the Christian Faith (1568), by David Chytraeus (1531-1600), translated by Richard Dinda, introduction by Paul T. McCain, Repristination Press, Decatur, Illinois (1994). This is a translation of Chytraeus’ work originally titled Catechesis. Eric says: For further catechesis in addition to the Large Catechism I … Read more
Member of our Facebook group, Roni Grad, recommended A Small Catechism on Human Life, by John Pless, LCMS Ministries, St. Louis, 2006, also available from Concordia Publishing House. Examine topics such as abortion, bioethics, end-of-life, and sexuality — all through the biblical eyeglasses of Luther’s Small Catechism. Each chapter concludes with thoughtful discussion questions and … Read more
Announcing a new deposit to the Document Library: A Short Exposition of Dr. Martin Luther’s Small Catechism [In the translation authorized by the Evangelical Lutheran Synodical Conference of North America], (St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1912). This Exposition also is added to SC Text Project page because the Exposition uses the Conference’s translation, which was not … Read more
Member of our Facebook group, John Frahm, recommended Teaching God’s Children His Teaching, by Robert Kolb (Concordia Seminary Press, 2012). “Classic” and “master” are overused words, but it seems no one disputes that Robert Kolb is a “master teacher” or that this guide is a ” classic introduction to Luther’s Small Catechism.” With recommendations by the … Read more
A 2012 recipient of the Award of Commendation from Concordia Historical Society! Telling the Next Generation: The Evangelical Lutheran Synod’s Vision for Christian Education, 1918-2011 and Beyond, Edited by Ryan C. MacPherson, Paul G. Madson, and Peter M. Anthony, with assistance from Bethany Lutheran College student interns, Mankato, MN: Lutheran Synod Book Company, 2011 Overview: … Read more
G. H. Gerberding, The Way of Salvation in the Lutheran Church (Philadelphia: Lutheran Publication Society, 1887). This book is a tonic against the errors of revivalism, decision theology, Enthusiasm, etc. It explains plainly and in positive terms how sinners are saved in the Lutheran church. Among many other things, it speaks significantly to the use … Read more