Bøger udgivet af Concordia Publishing House

A commentary on 1-2 Samuel aimed at the advanced lay reader or pastor, with the goal of applying the meaning of the Biblical text to contemporary issues and concerns.

This, the second volume in a two-volume collection of sermons based on the Epistle lessons in the historic lectionary, provides sermons that offer helps for preaching the rich Gospel content of the appointed Epistle readings, with an emphasis on practical application of the texts for daily life.

This, the first volume in a two-volume collection of sermons based on the Epistle lessons in the historic lectionary, provides sermons that offer helps for preaching the rich Gospel content of the appointed Epistle readings, with an emphasis on practical application of the texts for daily life.

This classic work for provides a broad overview of salvation history, down to and including the twentieth century experiences of Lutheran Christians in America. The emphasis on God's grace in Christ Jesus our Lord helps the reader to realize that we owe our entire existence to God and it is therefore our privilege to live our lives in joyful service to God by loving others and sharing His Word with them.

A clear, lucid and compelling walk through the life and work of St. Peter, examining his letters, and discussing his continuing legacy and contributions to the Christian Church. Lavishly illustrated.

A clear, lucid and compelling walk through the life and work of St. Paul, examining his letters, and discussing his continuing legacy and contributions to the Christian Church. Lavishly illustrated.

A beautifully written treasure of information on the early life of John, the disciple "whom Jesus loved." A rich study of John's life and ministry, including commentary on John's legacy, comments and observations about John from famous Christian theologians and church fathers. The book includes over one hundred engravings and illustrations.

Over the years, "The Kretzmann Commentary" has been widely received and praised for its simple, clear explanation of the Bible in language easily understood by lay readers of the Bible. Based on the King James Version of the Bible, Kretzmann offers insights from Martin Luther and other faithful Lutheran scholars. Warm, accessible and not overly burdened by unrelated material, these volumes will find a welcome place in the homes of all serious students of the Scriptures.

Over the years, "The Kretzmann Commentary" has been widely received and praised for its simple, clear explanation of the Bible in language easily understood by lay readers of the Bible. Based on the King James Version of the Bible, Kretzmann offers insights from Martin Luther and other faithful Lutheran scholars. Warm, accessible and not overly burdened by unrelated material, these volumes will find a welcome place in the homes of all serious students of the Scriptures.

A translation of Christliche Dogmatik with an index arranged by subject matter, author, and Bible reference. Volume 4 (Index) is arranged by subject matter, author, and Bible reference. Translated by T. Engelder, J. T. Mueller & W. W. F. Albrecht

Over the years, "The Kretzmann Commentary" has been widely received and praised for its simple, clear explanation of the Bible in language easily understood by lay readers of the Bible. Based on the King James Version of the Bible, Kretzmann offers insights from Martin Luther and other faithful Lutheran scholars. Warm, accessible and not overly burdened by unrelated material, these volumes will find a welcome place in the homes of all serious students of the Scriptures.

Which Way is the Right Way is designed for eleventh grade students, but may be used in grades nine, ten, or twelve. It provides an overview of the Christian faith, the major non-Christian world religions, and of various movements within Christianity. This is a 45 session course.

Which Way is the Right Way is designed for eleventh grade students, but may be used in grades nine, ten, or twelve. It provides an overview of the Christian faith, the major non-Christian world religions, and of various movements within Christianity. This is a 45 session course.

A helpful handbook of doctrinal theology based on Francis Pieper's Christliche Dogmatik. This single volume presents the voluminous material in Pieper's work in a clear, concise, complete, and practical manner for the use of theology students. Translation into Spanish by Doctor Andrés A. Meléndez. Sections include Nature and concept of theology Holy Scripture God Creation Divine providence Angels Man Sin Freedom of the will God's grace Christ Soteriology Saving faith Conversion Justification Sanctification Means of grace Law and Gospel Baptism Lord's Supper the Universal church the Visible church the Public ministry Eternal election Eschatology

One Body in Christ, designed for high-school aged students, provides an overview of the church, especially as presented in the Ephesians and 1 and 2 Timothy. Students will learn about blessings God give them through the Church and ways they can respond to God's love to build up one another within the Church, and to reach in witness, love and service to others.

This is a translation of the collection of lectionary-based devotions for the entire church taken from Walther's sermons and published by CPH in 1894. The translation aims to retain particular relevance for modern readers.Beginning with the first week of Advent, God Grant It provides a daily devotion for each day in the year, placing particular significance on the church year. Through these classic sermons of Walther, the modern reader will be reminded that God's mercies are new every day, that His mercies are ours by the work of our Lord Jesus Christ.Translated into modern English, these readings are intended to encourage the laity, as well as pastors, and affirm them in their daily lives as redeemed children of God. Each devotion is accompanied by a Scripture reference and a hymn verse. The daily devotion will take less than ten minutes to read.

This volume is an introduction to the music and worship of early Lutheranism as reflected in the life and work of seven of the most significant musicians and composers whose work shaped church music in Lutheranism's first 150 years. In the work of these men, the evangelical thrust of the Reformation took shape to combine a truly popular vehicle of the people--the chorale--with art music of the highest excellence. The result of their efforts was some of the greatest church music the world has even known. This examination of the music of early Lutheranism together with the theological ideas which motivated its composers may well be the first step to approaching more realistically and faithfully the problems and questions which continue to vex the musical and liturgical life of today's church.

Fundamental Greek Grammar: 4th Revised Edition provides the basis for solid instruction in New Testament Greek vocabulary, morphology, and syntax. It takes a fundamental approach, moving from the known to the unknown, from the easy to the more difficult. Dr. Voelz understands that learning a complex language is difficult, and he seeks to explain things in detail every step of the way. Fundamental Greek Grammar: 4th Edition includes vocabulary, paradigms, principal parts, exercises with answer key, pertinent Bible passages, and more.Updated edition features "English Review for Greek," a refresher of English grammar basics.

This is a complete active, relationship-building catechism curriculum for students in 4th, 5th or 6th grades.The curriculum introduces preteen students of the truths of God's Word as explained in Luther's Small Catechism. An integral part of each lesson is a skit set at Camp Wonderment. The plot line of each skit runs parallel to the Bible truths explained in the Six Chief Part of the catechism.Each lesson provides a theme/main idea, several options for developing the main idea, a snack option and closing activity or reading that reinforces the theme. The 30 sessions in the course cover the basics of Lutheran doctrine by helping students discover the answer to faith questions:

There is a significant amount of confusion and diverse opinion in the church and among biblical scholars concerning "the Law" in Holy Scripture. This volume consists of essays delivered during the 2001 (16th) Annual Symposium on Exegetical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary. Biblical scholars with expertise in the Old Testament, Jesus and the Gospels, and the Pauline Epistles offer a wide and representative portrait of the Law in Holy Scripture and its ongoing significance. These essays engage and critique current problematic perspectives on the Law as well as affirm faithful teaching from the past. A concluding essay evaluates and synthesizes the common issues raised in the symposium to present a solid biblical theology of the Law for the life of the church.

Survey of Covenant History is an ideal textbook spanning the history of God's chosen people and how they responded in faith to the covenant God had made with them.

A 26-lesson study guide on Luther's Small Catechism. Sections cover the Law and Gospel, Apostles's Creed, the Lord´s Prayer, the sacraments, Martin Luther, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and more. Lessons provide hymns, prayers, proof texts and a review.

This collection shows Luther at the height of his expository power, demonstrating the depth of his pastoral concern. Intended as a preaching help, this book gives insights into both biblical text and the human condition. It addresses the Lord's Supper, the passion and resurrection of Christ, and the challenge of Christian proclamation today.Annotations and introduction by Timothy J. Wengert.

: Communicating the Gospel in the midst of diversity, poverty, crime, and complex challenges requires a contagious passion for the Word and excitement for proclaiming it. This book offers pastors who minister to urban congregations ways to connect the Word of God to the urban experience. Excerpts from interviews with ministers provide added insights into the urban dynamic that shapes these black, white, Hispanic, and Asian communities. Also included are sample sermons for multiethnic audiences, which rejoice that "God is able to do exceedingly, abundantly above all that you ask or think" (Ephesians 3:20).

Dios con nosotros es un programa completo para una celebración dinámica y espiritual de la Navidad. Basado en la Biblia, este programa tiene como objetivo comprender las características verdaderas del Dios que nos ama y que vino a ser "Emanuel" (Dios con nosotros). A la vez, pone en evidencia cuatro ideas falsas que comúnmente se tiene de Dios.

A biblical analysis of how God gives gifts through the Holy Spirit to enrich the life of His church and produce the fruit that the world needs most: eternal life. When a believer relies on God's grace, his or her life reflects the joy of the Spirit, service is no longer a burden, and through this beautiful fruit that is produced the seed of the Gospel is spread.Only available in Spanish.

(8 sessions) Why do the just suffer? Where is God in the midst of loss, illness, ridicule and defeat? Those questions probe deeply into the heart of every person, and all too often demand ready answers in our uniquely human, and sometimes painful, experience. Job's true story of God's grace in the midst of his profound suffering will teach you: the purpose of adversity in the lives of the faithful;the role of Satan regarding our relationship with God;the hope and strength we have through the promise of our Redeemer.Each study in the God's Word for Today series provides an in-depth exploration of a book of the Bible. Each session includes: background information on the book of the Bible, its author, audience, occasion, and purpose;learning experiences that promote exciting and challenging discussions;notes for leaders that answer questions, suggest a learning process, and provide additional information;discussion starters that help participants apply God's Word to their daily lives.

Professor Louis J. Wessel specialized in showing how the Bible is the source the Creed and the Catechism. When Lutherans speak about the basics of Christian faith, they speak with the words of Scripture. These sermons and lectures use clear passages of Scripture to lay out the basic doctrines of Christianity. They are meant for working people who are seeking after God and His will in the midst of a hectic world.

Una introducción Luterana a la predicación está diseñado para proveer a los nuevos pastores un método bíblico sano para hacer un sermón. Y todos los pastores, tanto nuevos como experimentados, se beneficiarán con este libro, el primero en su tipo que estudia la teología de la predicación desde una distintiva perspectiva luterana. El Rev. Dr. Edward Grimenstein bosqueja esta particular teología luterana para la predicación, mientras que al mismo tiempo ofrece un modelo escritural para hacer un sermón que puede ser usado por todos los pastores.En los últimos cincuenta años aparecieron en la predicación de la iglesia muchas prácticas negativas que están vigentes aún hoy. Tales prácticas estiman las Escrituras como historias lejanas con poco impacto en el mundo presente, y se ven los sermones como un lugar para la enseñanza moralista y educacional, e incluso se trata a Jesús como un ídolo sobre una repisa en vez de como el Creador del universo. Teologías como el "criticismo histórico" cuestionan continuamente la inerrancia de las Escrituras, la autoridad de la Palabra hablada, y el rol de la Escritura en llegar a ser normativa para la vida de la iglesia.A Lutheran Primer for Preaching is designed to provide new pastors with a sound, biblical method to construct a sermon. And all pastors, new and experienced alike, will benefit from this first-published proposal for a theology of preaching from a distinctly Lutheran perspective. Rev. Dr. Edward Grimenstein outlines this uniquely Lutheran theology for preaching, while at the same time offering a scriptural model for sermon construction that may be employed by all pastors.Over the past fifty years, many negative practices have snuck into the Church's preaching that still hold influence to this day, such as regarding the Scriptures as distant stories with little impact upon the present world, viewing sermons as times for moralistic and educational teaching, and even treating Jesus more like an idol on a shelf rather than as the Creator of the universe. Theologies like "historical criticism" continually question the inerrancy of Scripture, the authority of the spoken Word, and the role of Scripture in becoming normative for the life of the Church.This primer provides pastors with a practical guide that counters common challenges that all modern preachers face during their ministry.Este libro les provee a los pastores con una guía práctica que toma en cuenta los desafíos con que se encuentran todos los predicadores modernos durante su ministerio.

"They've asked me to direct the choir but I don't really know what I'm doing.""I'm the new pastor here and I'd like to help the choir. Nothing musical is happening right now. How can we get something going?""They heard I played clarinet and figured I knew something about music, so I should lead the choir. Can you help?""My husband took a call as pastor to this congregation, and now I'm expected to lead the choir. I've only sung in choirs and now I'm the director. What do I do?"Real solutions for real situations can be found in this helpful resource. Understanding your singers as ordinary people is critically important. Learn how to achieve a basic choral sound, and to effectively conduct your volunteer ensemble, and to utilize an accompanist. Countless resources are available for music literature and a list of professional and denominational organizations are listed to assist you in your ministry endeavors. Dr. Kenneth T. Kosche, Professor of Music emeritus of Concordia University Wisconsin, served as director of choral activities at the university and has been a lifelong parish musician.