Back to the beginning | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS):
"In Luther's name, some modern theologians have developed "new insights" into the church's doctrine. [GJ - That fits Wauwatosa and UOJ perfectly.] Consider especially how some Lutheran theologians have reinterpreted the historic and biblical teaching on such issues as marriage and sexuality. They champion their cause by saying that Luther taught about Christian freedom. With that, whether consciously or not, they make Luther into an innovator. From what we know about Luther, how would he have approached this issue? For Luther the answers to all questions about God—his will and his ways—could only be found in what he revealed to the world in the Bible. Those eager to gain Luther as an ally must confront his lifelong stance as an advocate for biblical theology that did not change. Freedom for Luther was found in what the Bible clearly taught—the triumph of grace over sin. It was, therefore, not a license to depart from the authoritative Word but an invitation to follow it in faith."
'via Blog this'
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GJ - The hypocritical author hints that ELCA is an innovator but fails to mention how many projects WELS works on with ELCA.
Did anyone list all the ELCA projects funded by Mark Jeske's vote on the Thrivent board? Not likely.
This adage, used in the article, is quite popular among the Baptists and Mennonites:
What should we think about the adage: "The reformed church is always being reformed"? The perspective has some merit if we understand it to mean that each generation needs to make the truths of God's Word its own—in a sense to rediscover them. Believers also must communicate clearly God's truth to the next generation. Luther would support whatever it takes to do just that—adjustments in language or style but never a departure from the doctrine of the Word.
