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APOLOGETICS
AUDIO: John Warwick Montgomery, Craig Parton, and others -- click here >>
VIDEO: 1517 Academy's Dr. Adam Francisco Teaches Apologetics at The 1517 Legacy Project - a great introduction to the topic which also serves as a discernment tool for evaluating other apologetics teaching, pointing to the biblical and historical models and the strengths and weakness of different schools of apologetics, in an understandable, accessible way for the layman. "At some point in your life, you are going to encounter people who object to Christianity–perhaps, you already have. 1 Peter 3:15 exhorts all Christians to 'be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have,' and to do so with gentleness and respect. Enroll in this course for free today and learn the basic tenets of Christian Apologetics." -- click here >>
VIDEO: Christianity for the Academic and the Artistwith apologist Craig Parton, from the Positive, Christocentric, Legal Apologetics view: "If you have one hour with a non-Christian, you should spend 55 minutes on the affirmative case for Christianity ... and five minutes critiquing, tearing down, noting problems with their [opposing] view ...." -- click here >>
DISCIPLESHIP/teaching helps
PM NOTES: A treasure trove of articles, teaching pdf sheets, videos, book reviews, Lutheran Lexicon, and more --click here >>
LCMS CHRISTIAN CYCLOPEDIA
Whether you have never heard of the words Absolution, Kierkegaard, or Sacramentarian, or just need a reminder, these and at least hundreds of other definitions are in this one location. -- click here >>
FILM REVIEWS BY REV. TED GIESE: Watching movies & television through the lens of a Lutheran Christian Worldview -- click here >>
Lutheran radio & Radio podcasts
ISSUES ETC. RADIO PODCAST
"Christ-Centered, Cross-Focused Talk Radio". Two hours of daily programming, weekdays, or on demand 24/7 -- click here >>
JUST AND SINNER PODCAST
with Pastor Jordan Cooper -- click here >>
LUTHERAN PUBLIC RADIO PODCAST
"Sacred Music for the World" 24/7 -- click here >>
WORLDWIDE KFUO PODCAST
"The Messenger of Good News" for over 90 years. Eleven hours of programming, daily. Listen live, or on demand 24/7 -- click here >>
LUTHERAN HOUR RADIO:
Live on Columbus area stations -- click here >>
LHM Podcasts -- click here >>
family Worship & devotions
"SACRED MUSIC FOR THE WORLD" Lutheran Public Radio --click here >>
DAILY EVENING PRAYER
"The Beauty of the Sung Word", Service of Light; Psalmody; Canticle; Litany; Benedicamus/Benediction -- click here >>
AROUND THE WORD WEEKLY DEVOTIONS
Around the Word publishes a weekly devotion with daily meditations, excellent for individuals or families. These devotions include a Psalm, Bible passage, memory verse, Prayer, and Hymn for the Week, as well as the order of devotion from the Small Catechism. Go to the link to download the most recent devotion, or sign-up to receive these devotions by email. -- click here >>
"HOW TO USE AROUND THE WORD DEVOTIONS" 5 minute tutorial -- click here >>
GRAPPLING WITH THE TEXT with Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller. Short, weekly, video Bible Study for youth and adults. --click here >>
Other teaching and devotional videos, 5-20 minutes long at Bryan Wolfmueller's YouTube channel, -- click here >>
MEMORIAL MOMENTS DAILY DEVOTIONS
Add your email to form at the link, and receive Reverend Dr. Scott Murray's "Memorial Moments" in your inbox each morning. --click here >>
CPH EDU'S TEACHING THE FAITH AT HOME BLOG -- click here >>
Get started with the "Using the hymnal at home . . . " video -- click here >>
Bible, catechism, and Confessions study
THE WORD OF THE LORD ENDURES FOREVER. 15-Minute Daily Bible Study podcast with LCMS pastor, Will Weedon. Highly recommended by Pastor Meyer. -- click here >>
READING THE WORD OF GOD: A DAILY READING GUIDE FOR THREE YEARS -- click here >>
To access the companion Weekly Readings: Martin Luther on Holy Scripture, click here >>
To access the complete three-year reading plan calendars for 2018, 2019, & 2020, click here >>
BIBLEGATEWAY, FREE ONLINE BIBLE: Various translations, including audio versions -- click here >>
KRETZMANN'S POPULAR COMMENTARY OF THE BIBLE, FREE ONLINE
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." -- click here >>
KEIL & DELITZSCH OLD TESTAMENT COMMENTARY click here >>
LUTHER'S SMALL CATECHISM, FREE ONLINE -- click here, 1986/CPH -- click here >>
CATECHISM MEMORIZATION FLASHCARDS -- click here >>
THE BOOK OF CONCORD, FREE ONLINE
"What documents should a layperson read first in the Book of Concord? The Small Catechism is called "The Layman's Bible" by the Formula of Concord because it does such a good job of summarizing the most important teachings of the Bible. The Large Catechism would be the next document to read carefully. The Augsburg Confession is the primary Lutheran Confession and should be read by every layperson. The Smalcald Articles are lively, bold, and powerful and capture readers' interest. The time and attention needed to read the longer documents in the Book of Concord are well worth the effort since they are filled with such powerfully comforting and instructive biblical truth." click here >>
STEADFAST LUTHERANS CONFESSIONS READTHROUGH, FREE ONLINE
The entire Lutheran Book of Concord on audio podcast. -- click here >>
ISSUES, ETC./CHRIST-CENTERED, CROSS-FOCUSED TALK RADIO -- click here. See also "Lutheran Radio" at bottom of page.
Lutheran christian theology
CHRISTIAN DOGMATICS: A Handbook of Christian Theology for Pastors, Teachers, and Layman, the Epitome of the the dogmatic works of Francis Pieper by John Theodore Mueller, TH.D. Free online, printable pdf book, -- click here >>
Spirituality of the Cross: The Way of the First Evangelicals, by Gene Edward Veith
"This is the quintessential introduction to Lutheranism for those wanting to know more about “the way of the first evangelicals.” Veith provides a winsome case for the Evangelical Catholic (aka Lutheran) tradition, taking readers on a tour through the major points of Lutheran theology in clear and eminently readable prose. And it never descends into mere academic musings; this is a theology that is forever relevant and applicable to Christians today. Looking for a sacramental evangelicalism? A protestantism that is, at its core, nevertheless catholic? Veith explains why Lutheranism is the church you’re seeking." -- Matthew Block, editor, "The Canadian Lutheran"; Manager of Communications - Lutheran Church Canada
*Contact us, or visit us, and request a free copy of Spirituality of the Cross as our gift to you -- click here >>
Free online study guide for Spirituality of the Cross --click here >>
LUTHERANISM 101 -- click here >>
CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE VIDEO SERIES WITH DR. JOEL BIERMANN
Dynamic 109-part course, lay-friendly, free on youtube -- click here >>
Systematics IV -- click here >>
MAN & WOMAN IN GOD'S CREATION/Lay Bible Institute/Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, with Dr. Joel Biermann -- click here >>
Water With the Word, A Baptism Q & A:Explaining the Efficacy of Baptism to Christian Friends, by Kelly Klages. Click here to find a download of the free book in pdf form; Click on the book's title under "Books" at the link.
concordia publishing
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