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Columbus Theological Magazine Vol. 9 by Matthias Loy The King James Version: Apostolic Texts, Precise Translation versus Fraudulent Texts and Heretical Translations. Pastor Gregory Jackson Martin Luther's House Postil Complete in One Volume translated by Matthias Loy A Short Exposition of Dr. Martin Luther's Small Catechism: 1905 Schwan Edition by Heinrich Schwan The Six Days Of Creation, The Fall, And The Deluge by J B Reimensnyder

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Columbus Theological Magazine Vol. 9 by Matthias Loy “This Magazine is designed to supply the want, long since felt, of a Lutheran periodical devoted to theological discussion. Its aim will be the exposition and defense of the doctrines of the Church as confessed in the Book of Concord. Theology in all its departments is embraced within its scope, though for the present special attention will be given to the controverted subject of predestination.” Matthias Loy (1828-1915) was a giant of American Lutheranism. He served as president of the Joint Synod of Ohio, the Columbus Seminary and Capital University, and edited the Lutheran Standard and the Columbus Theological Magazine. In 1881 he withdrew the Joint Synod from the Synodical Conference as a result of Walther’s teaching about predestination. Many of Matthias Loy’s books are available in Lutheran Library editions. Level of Difficulty: Intermediate: Some subject matter knowledge helpful. Book Contents Preface by Lutheran Librarian Vol. IX. February, 1889. No. 1. Be We Hearers Of The Word And Not Preachers Only. The Inner Growth Of Our Seminary In 50 Years by Matthias Loy. The Parable Of The Lost Son. (By J. Laidlaw, D. D. in “The Expositor.” London.) Missionary Department. In Charge Of Rev. E. Pfeiffer, of Delaware, Ohio. Introduction. Mission Thoughts And Appeals. [Selections from Editorials by Rev. A. T. Pierson, D. D., in The Missionary Review Of The World.] Texts, Themes And Thoughts For Missionary Sermons. Vol. IX. April, 1889. No. 2. The Righteousness Needed by Matthias Loy. The Abyssinians And Their Church. Vows. Missionary Department. An Attempt At A General Survey. The Hermannsburg Mission Outline Of A Missionary Sermon. Missionary Conference. Vol. IX. June, 1889 No. 3. The Protestant Church Of Germany. The Sacrament Of Baptism. Translated From Hollaz. Vows. (Concluded.) Missionary Department. The Moravian, The Missionary Church. Our Students And The Cause Of Missions. “The Crisis Of Missions.” Thoughts On Matthew 23:37. Vol. IX. August, 1889 No. 4. Address before the Literary Societies of Capital University, by Rev. L. H. Schuh. Prodigality. Address to the Alumni of Capital University. By Rev. D. E. Snapp. Two Parables. (The Prodigal Son and the Laborers in the Vineyard). By J.J. Murphy, in the Expositor, London. The Spirit Of The Times. Translated From The Introduction Of Menzel’s Zeitbewusstsein, By Prof. Wm. Schmidt. Missionary Department. In Charge Of Rev. E. Pfeiffer, Of Delaware, O. The Reflex Influence Of Missions On The Church At Home. Vol. IX. October, 1889 No. 5. The Miracle In Gadara. The Spirit Of The Times. Conclusion. Translated From Menzel’s Zeitbewusstsein By Prof. Wm. Schmidt. Church And State. “The Answer of Christ.” Matt. 22:18-21. Missionary Department. The Reflex Influence Of Missions On The Church At Home. Concluded. The Ministry Of Money. Vol. IX. December, 1889 No. 6. Doctrinal Preaching by Matthias Loy. Christian Work And Lutheran Ways. Missionary Department. Buddhism and Christianity. By Sir Monier-Williams, of The University of Oxford. Literature. Order a Printed Copy Print Copy: Columbus Theological Magazine Vol. 9 by Matthias Loy - “Lutheran Librarian” edition Download the eBook PDF EPUB - [Apple, Kobo and other devices] MOBI+AZW3 - [Kindle] If you request an EPUB or MOBI version, you can expect to receive it within a few hours. If you don't hear back by the next day, check your spam or junk mail folder. This is especially true for yahoo mail. You can also request a copy of this or any Lutheran Library e-book by sending an email with the title and format you'd like. Enjoy the book! Publication Information Lutheran Library edition first published: 2022 Copyright: CC BY 4.0 Read more

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Columbus Theological Magazine Vol. 9 by Matthias Loy “This Magazine is designed to supply the want, long since felt, of a Lutheran periodical devoted to theological discussion. Its aim will be the exposition and defense of the doctrines of the Church as confessed in the Book of Concord. Theology in all its departments is embraced within its scope, though for the present special attention will be given to the controverted subject of predestination.” Matthias Loy (1828-1915) was a giant of American Lutheranism. He served as president of the ... Read more The King James Version: Apostolic Texts, Precise Translation versus Fraudulent Texts and Heretical Translations by Gregory Jackson “Since Tischendorf lied so many times about Codex Sinaiticus, what does that suggest about his earlier work with Codex Ephraim Rescriptus - and his later work embracing Codex Vaticanus?” “How does anyone explain Sinaiticus having white, supple pages after resting unknown for 15 centuries?” — From Questions to be asked while reading this book. “The most read English Bible is the King James Version, with 55% of the readers, compared to 19% for the latest New ... Read more Martin Luther's House Postil Complete in One Volume translated by Matthias Loy Martin Luther’s House Postils are Christ-centered devotional sermons which Luther delivered to his family and students. This newly typeset edition contains the complete collection, originally published by Matthias Loy in three volumes. Level of Difficulty: Primer: No subject matter knowledge needed. Book Contents Preface To The English Edition. Dr. Martin Luther’s Preface To His House Postil Volume 1 First Sunday In Advent. Matthew 21:1-9 Second Sunday In Advent. Luke ... Read more A Short Exposition of Dr. Martin Luther's Small Catechism: 1905 Schwan Edition by Heinrich Schwan This short and widely used catechism is evidence that Missouri Synod Lutherans not long ago clearly taught and believed in justification by faith. Who receives this forgiveness? Although it has been procured for all men, and is offered by the Gospel to all that hear it, yet only those who believe the Gospel and thus accept the forgiveness of sins actually become partakers of such forgiveness. What, then, do we, together with our Church, confess regarding the forgiveness of sins, or ... Read more The Six Days Of Creation, The Fall, And The Deluge by J B Reimensnyder “This weightiest chapter ever penned by Inspiration yields up its lessons best when literally understood, and when explained by the laws of common sense. “The secret of recent assaults upon the Bible is the restiveness of the modern spirit… so eager is the desire for anything new, that even the destruction of all that is precious and venerable is hailed on account of the morbid excitement thereby aroused. …these extremists are so irrational in their hate of the old that they would ... Read more Daily Handbook In Good and Evil Days by John Frederick Starck “For nearly [three] hundred years Starck’s Daily Handbook has been a standard book of devotion; and it is not likely to be superseded by anything superior for many years to come. First published in 1728, it was at once received with great favor. As new editions were demanded, the original dimensions of the work were increased by the addition of other prayers, until finally, in the edition of 1776, edited by the son of J. F. Starck, the book appeared in its completed form, containing ... Read more The Columbus Theological Magazine Vol. 5, Matthias Loy, Editor “This Magazine is designed to supply the want, long since felt, of a Lutheran periodical devoted to theological discussion. Its aim will be the exposition and defense of the doctrines of the Church as confessed in the Book of Concord. Theology in all its departments is embraced within its scope, though for the present special attention will be given to the controverted subject of predestination.” Matthias Loy (1828-1915) was a giant of American Lutheranism. He served as president of the ... Read more May God cause his face to shine upon you and bring you peace. From Your Lutheran Librarian editor@lutheranlibrary.org

Icha-Peek, Nostalgia

I took a Google nostalgia tour, which saves money and repairs memories. I combined nostalgia with shocks. 

Nostalgia, looking back at happy times, brings up memories of passing moments, not so significant at the time, but overwhelming later. 

The crash and burn tactics of the denominations, especially the faux-conservative ones, have brought their pathetic methods to light. I often wondered, "Why didn't the clergy object to the obvious destruction of Scriptural doctrine, clergy qualifications, and the family"? 

I think the Baby Boomers were too afraid of losing their seats on the gravy train. As one Methodist named Klinger said to me, "Klinger Lake was named after my family." I thought that was rather shallow. 

But the Pastoral Epistles remind us that the same things were going on in glory years of Imperial Rome, rich and powerful, but dying without knowing it. 

Christians rescued babies who were exposed in the wilderness if they were not wanted. They risked their lives to do that. 

Pagan worship was so dominant that the first Christian Emperor created a new capital and established an Eastern Roman Empire that was Greek and Christian. History largely ignores 1100 years of the Byzantine Empire, which fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1453.

The early Christians had to worship among the dead, to keep away from retaliation. Many altars are box-like to remind us of the coffins used as altars.

My parents in the 1950s said, "America is going the way of Rome." I heard that endless times, and now I wonder if any parents have enough history to say that, assuming immediate responses.

There is a chance that the strength of the past will revive to support the Four Freedoms and the Bible with the most to offer - the King James Version.

The denominations and their fading seminaries oppress and ridicule the KJV, yet wonder why their enrollments are dragging, literally. The New Testament records that aspect of Imperial Rome too. Just read Romans 1 until it becomes clear (near the end of the chapter).