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Exorcisms, demon possessions, and evil spirits are not just scare tactics used in the latest horror movie. They are very real, and Christians are in a real battle. In I Am Not Afraid, Rev. Dr. Robert Bennett gives a fascinating firsthand account of the spiritual warfare found within the Lutheran Church of Madagascar. Is spiritual [...]
Read the full article Dr. James Voelz of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, brought a selection of ancient coins to Concordia Publishing House to be photographed for his forthcoming Concordia Commentary on Mark 1:1–8:26 (available December 2013). These coins are microcosms of the history, politics, and culture that formed the context for our Lord’s ministry, as recorded in the Gospels. [...]
Read the full article Available now! Walther’s Gospel Sermons: Vol. 1. C.F.W. Walther’s sermons reflect not only the importance of Walther as a leading theologian but also his extraordinary gift as a preacher. These compelling and comforting sermons give us a glimpse of life in the 1800s – surprisingly not so different from today. Dr. Joel Heck, professor of theology [...]
Read the full article CPH wishes to congratulate Dr. Curtis P. Giese on being named Humanities Division Chairman at Concordia University Texas. Dr. Giese, a professor of religion at Concordia Texas, is New Testament editor in the Concordia Commentary series and author of the 2 Peter and Jude commentary in the same series. His new role as chairman, supporting [...]
Read the full article Martin Luther’s preaching during Eastertide in 1544 and 1545 provided his listeners with four sermons on 1 Corinthians 15, the great resurrection chapter of St. Paul. “It would be better,” Luther wrote, “to give this season its due and, between Easter and Pentecost, for the instruction and comfort of the people, to give a thorough [...]
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