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Saturday, October 19, 2013
This Sunday - Study of Luther's Large Catechism Begins
We just finished the Book of Romans, noting how clear St. Paul teaches justification by faith.
I hope to do the Lenski work next on Romans 16. Promises are so much like goals - easy to make, even easier to ignore.
Luther's Large Catechism is almost completely ignored by the Synodical Conference. Many clergy ignore the Book of Concord altogether, and if they do know anything about the Lutheran Symbols, the Large Catechism is not high on their list.
The Large Catechism is derived from Luther's sermons and is designed to be a guide for clergy and laity. The ALC used to publish it separately as a small book, and that was an ideal way to carry it around and appreciate it. I kept one copy available at home and read often, but I searched it more thoroughly when I wrote Thy Strong Word.
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