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Interview: J.I. Packer on biblical authority, world Anglicanism, and ecumenicism
Rev. Dr. J.I. Packer For The Canadian Lutheran‘s recent article on biblical authority “Standing firm: The cost of confessing the Word of God,” we wanted to include some insights from a theologically conservative Anglican perspective. To that end, we approached Rev. Dr. J.I. Packer, who was…
Edmonton seminary names new interim president
The Board of Regents of Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS), Edmonton has announced the appointment of Rev. Dr. Norman Threinen as interim president, effective January 1, 2012. Dr. Threinen’s history with the seminary dates back to its inception in 1984 when he joined the faculty as an assistant…
Standing firm: The cost of confessing the Word of God
by Mathew Block “Sola scriptura” was the great rallying cry of the Reformation, the firm belief that “Scripture alone” was the final authority in all matters of faith. Whatever differences arose between the many denominational traditions coming out of the Protestant reformation, this was one…
Lutheran missionary/pilot dies in Colorado crash
by James Morgan The Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots (LAMP) is mourning the loss of a missionary/pilot who helped bring the light of Christ to many. Rev. Steve Dreher of Salida,Colorado died Thursday, November 10 when his twin-engine Cessna crashed in a field near Alamosa,Colorado. Rev….
Christian persecution: nothing new
Each year in early November Christians around the world pray for those who are persecuted for their faith as part of International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) by James Morgan In recent months persecution against Christians around the world has received more attention….
Internet radio hopes to cure a blind spot
by James Morgan Lutherans in England plan to raise the profile of Lutheranism around the world with an Internet-based radio station. Lutheran Radio UK will launch in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2012. It is already running a test broadcast through its website in anticipation of…