Caleb Bassett

Excursus on the Doctrine of Election According to Ephesians 1:3-14

by Georg Stöckhardt
translated by Caleb Bassett

In this brief excursus from his commentary on Ephesians, Georg Stöckhardt takes some time to explain the doctrine of election as God presents it in his Word.

C.F.W. Walther as a Theologian

by Franz Pieper
translated by Caleb Bassett

This article is part of a series about C.F.W. Walther which was published in Lehre und Wehre. It's chief focus is on Walther's steady teaching of the doctrine of justification. In a sense, the article is more about the glorious doctrine of justification by faith through Christ than it is about Walther.

What We Value

by Caleb Bassett

No one lives without a concept of value. That which we value will therefore shape our priorities. God willing, our priorities will always match our values as a Christian.

The European War in the Light of God's Word (Part II)

by August Pieper
translated by Caleb Bassett

Major war is always a traumatic event. It brings uncertainty and doubt to our lives. Yet, Christians have a special blessing in knowing that God's will prevails through the mess that mankind makes. August Pieper points out a Christian outlook during the time of war in "The European War in the Light of God's Word." This translation is published in two parts.

The European War in the Light of God's Word (Part I)

by August Pieper
translated by Caleb Bassett

Major war is always a traumatic event. It brings uncertainty and doubt to our lives. Yet, Christians have a special blessing in knowing that God's will prevails through the mess that mankind makes. August Pieper points out a Christian outlook during the time of war in "The European War in the Light of God's Word." This translation is published in two parts.

War and Peace

by Caleb Bassett

In his commentary on Genesis 3:15, Martin Luther says, “For immediately, from our mother’s womb forward, we begin to die.” Of course, this is not at all what new parents think about at the joyful birth of their child. The birth of a child is indeed cause for thankful praise to God who blesses parents with such wonderful gifts as children. But we cannot escape the wages of original sin.

Johannes Andreas Quenstedt

by Caleb Bassett

After Chemnitz and Gerhard, Quenstedt was likely the most influential theologian of the post-Reformation church. Quenstedt faced numerous challenges in his life, suffering the death of two wives and dealing with physical ailments. He endured to produce his Theologia Didactio-Polemica Sive Systema, an extensive systematic theology text.

The Future Glory of the Christian

by Albert Siegler
translated by Caleb Bassett

Albert Siegler meditates on Paul's words in Romans 8:18: “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” A part of the glory which will be revealed in Christians is that they will have the image of God after the resurrection. But the future glory doesn’t affect just their bodies, but also the dwelling in which they will live in eternity. The righteous will enter into eternal life, where they will experience the fullness of joy in God's presence.

Jesus is the Door to the Kingdom of Heaven

by Albert Siegler
translated by Caleb Bassett

Albert Siegler meditates on Jesus' words in John 10:7: “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep.” By “sheep” are meant only those who are converted to Jesus the Good Shepherd. The door is the entrance of a dwelling. Jesus is the door to his kingdom of grace here on earth and therefore also the door to the kingdom of glory in heaven.

True Knowledge

by August Pieper
translated by Caleb Bassett

Professor August Pieper addresses the students at the beginning of a new school year to impress on them the folly of relying on worldly knowledge, which is full of human error. Instead, he encourages them to found their hopes on Christ, who has accomplished their salvation. To know him as Lord and Savior – that is true knowledge.

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