Latin was the international language of scholarship, medicine, and science until well into the 18th century. Latin was also the international language of THEOLOGY for centuries…and even during the days of the Lutheran Reformation. As we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation today, let’s learn a little “Lutheran Latin”!

Latin was the international language of scholarship, medicine, and science until well into the 18th century. Latin was also the international language of THEOLOGY for centuries…and even during the days of the Lutheran Reformation. As we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation today, let’s learn a little “Lutheran Latin”!

One of the most fundamental truths in theology and holy Scripture is this: Sanctification follows Justification. Sanctification is your holy life; and it ALWAYS comes after justification, after God declares you “not guilty!” of your sins through faith in Christ. Another way of saying it is this: FIRST GOD FORGIVES YOU; THEN YOU DO GOOD […]

When the Bible teaches us about the righteousness of God, it does not mean that we have to be righteous, holy, and perfect on our own, but rather that God declares us righteous, holy, and perfect in His sight. Righteousness is a legal verdict from God; it is an official pronouncement that we are “not […]