How Dare You Criticize the Waltherian Four! - LCMS, WELS, ELS, CLC (sic)

 

Risking their lives to preserve the Gospel.

Spending at Almy's to impress the feminist ELCA bishops.

Sometimes I see the point Pr Greg makes in Ichabod on why he critiques the Synodicals too much. Many of them are exhibiting romantic views of Rome or EO and I see more his point on how there are pastors there that are seduced to corruption of piety.

Here is I think an example of that in Twitter

The guy is from LCMS. Based? Biased?

On 6/23/2025 8:40 PM, name withheld  wrote:

I know you are not in Twitter but when I see stuff like this, I say, wow, Pr Greg is right again.

You can see the drift, happening so fast. I understand why Ichabod spends time on the Synodical apostasy in the US.

This is just one example, and this is not a one off, but I can show more easily of posts like this, toying with Roman and EO piety.

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GJ - The Roman trend developed with LCMS pastors wanting to be priests - like Neuhaus, who recruited for a time and then became an official priest. Christina and I met Nauhaus at the Ad Fontes Conference, when he was speaking earnestly with LCA Bishop Crumley. The conference was propaganda to get LCA pastors into Rome.

Grinning, Neuhaus asked me, "Are you Ad Fontes?" I said, "No, we are already Fontes." He laughed, very charming but terribly mixed up. ELDONUTs, who want so badly to be Roman, would have loved the Ad Fontes Holy Communion to show off their angel pose, which deeply disturbed Crumley, standing near the altar.

Wannabee Popes don the mitre, the angel pose, and the loose cincture. 

The angel pose is best used with a solemn dress code and lace. The bishop's hat - mitre - projects the Pope's humble nature.

Daily Luther Sermon Quote - Trinity 2 Second Sermon - "For we will remain with the unity of Christians, that one is as good as another, and all differences are here at an end. This is enough here for the sake of the young and the common people. We will now take up the Gospel lesson."

 

Luther's Sermons - Luke 14:16-17.
Second Sunday after Trinity, Second Sermon

8. This I desired to say briefly for the sake of the young, and also for our sakes, that everyone should learn to know the devil, and beware of the abominations which Popery has introduced, and has thus divided the Christian church which our Lord God has made one, while they condemn and persecute us because we will not allow ourselves to be made mice and rats who eat without drinking, or only receive the one part. For this reason we in our church have altogether done away with this festival, because the Papists have made it nothing else but pure idolatry, and have gone straight against the order and institution of Christ, bringing disgrace to the holy Sacrament and a positive injury to Christianity. For we will remain with the unity of Christians, that one is as good as another, and all differences are here at an end. This is enough here for the sake of the young and the common people. We will now take up the Gospel lesson.

9. The occasion of this sermon by Christ was the miracle which the Lord Jesus Christ performed in the house of a Pharisee, when he healed one sick of the dropsy. But the Evangelist tells how they followed him and were on the watch for him, in order to catch him. Therefore, he also begins to lecture them, and tells them how they are filled with pride and vanity, and crowd into the highest seats, until he at length comes to the host, and reads a text also to him, how he should invite his guests; not the rich who can invite him again and thank him for it, but the poor, who may welcome him again in the life to come.

Baptism of the Household - Reformation Seminary Lecture - Lydia Baptized - KJV Acts 16:14

 

Baptism - Reformation Seminary Lecture - KJV Acts 16:14f

Acts 16:14 And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.

15 And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.

15 ως δε εβαπτισθη και ο οικος αυτης παρεκαλεσεν λεγουσα ει κεκρικατε με πιστην τω κυριω ειναι εισελθοντες εις τον οικον μου μεινατε και παρεβιασατο ημας

2 Timothy 4:19chapter context similar meaning copy save

Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.

Romans 16:10chapter context similar meaning copy save

Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household.

Romans 16:11chapter context similar meaning copy save

Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.

Galatians 6:10chapter context similar meaning copy save

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

The division came during the Reformation, when the Radical Reformation members only permitted adult baptism.

The Biblical references do not include "except the children" or "except the babies."

A household - in ancient times - included everyone. Later, it was tempting to see how human reason (rationalism) could oppose God's work. Mennonites etc will say, "Are you ready to be baptized, Horace?" (age 8 or 9) That led to assuming a certain age.

The baptism of babies is a clear concept of Word and Spirit, which should be observed by everyone, simply by talking to a newborn. 

If we are going to judge by Jesus Himself, how do we make a case baptism by Him and the Apostles?

Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 19:14 δε ιησους ειπεν αφετε τα παιδια και μη κωλυετε αυτα ελθειν προς με των γαρ τοιουτων εστιν η βασιλεια των ουρανων

3 John 10 Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.

    Forbid is a bigger concept than people may think. Not simply - no, no, no.

δια τουτο εαν ελθω υπομνησω αυτου τα εργα α ποιει λογοις πονηροις φλυαρων ημας και μη αρκουμενος επι τουτοις ουτε αυτος επιδεχεται τους αδελφους και τους βουλομενους κωλυει και εκ της εκκλησιας εκβαλλει [ek-ballo, throw them out of the church]

Daily Luther Sermon Quote - Trinity 2, Second Sermon - "But to the shame and disgrace of the Sacrament, they do this that they themselves may thereby be honored, namely, that the distinction be maintained, that the order of priests is a more special and a higher order before God, than the common order of Christians; because the priests alone receive the entire Sacrament or both elements, the body and the blood of Christ, and other Christians, as the body and the blood of Christ, and other Christians, as people of a lower order, must be satisfied with only one part of the Sacrament."

 

2. Inasmuch as young people are growing up and know nothing about such festivals or pompous demonstrations, and as we older persons forget it also, it is well to remind our people, so that, when our youth come to their churches and see such things, they may not be offended, but may be able to say: That it is not right, that they should play with the holy Sacrament and carry it about, in order thereby to dispense so many false indulgences, not with the intention thereby to honor the Sacrament, for then they would have carried about the entire Sacrament, or both elements, bread and wine.

But to the shame and disgrace of the Sacrament, they do this that they themselves may thereby be honored, namely, that the distinction be maintained, that the order of priests is a more special and a higher order before God, than the common order of Christians; because the priests alone receive the entire Sacrament or both elements, the body and the blood of Christ, and other Christians, as the body and the blood of Christ, and other Christians, as people of a lower order, must be satisfied with only one part of the Sacrament.

3. This difference they sought to introduce among the people by such a festival in order thus to praise their order above others, to the shame and disgrace of the holy Sacrament and our Lord Jesus Christ, who did not institute his holy Sacrament for a special order over and above the common order of Christians; just as he also did not suffer and die for a special order, but for the comfort Of his Christian church which is not divided, but consists of one body, of the one only Head, Jesus Christ, where all the members, so far as life and character are concerned, are equal; although their works are unequal and different.

4. This abuse, which is very great and harmful, we must not overlook, but picture it forth in its true colors, because the Papists insist with such hardened and impenitent hearts on their own godless conduct. For how does it happen that the holy Sacrament must be used to make a distinction among Christians? Whereas Christ our Lord instituted it chiefly for the comfort of the conscience and for the strengthening of our faith, and further that Christendom should be like a bond, by which Christians are bound together in the most intimate manner; that they be as one bread or one loaf, not only that they might have in common and at the same time one God, one Word, one Baptism, one Sacrament, one hope, one confidence, and all the grace and treasures of Christ in common; but that in their external life they are also one body, where one member assists, serves, helps, advises and sympathizes with the others.

Stink-Eye Synods Are Shrinking Sects

 

Their biggest fear is losing even more people, but they cannot resist the beloved stink-eye of their cults. That is the control mechanism they adore. Some only need to unravel the family tree to prove their worth. Others have a significant issue to promote, no matter how ridiculous.

For example, it is well known that the Missouri Synod was founded on Bishop Martin Stephan's promiscuity and syphilis. His circle of clergy knew it, and CFW Walther used his knowledge to get rid of Stephan and take over the cult. They took Stephan's gold and property as well, giving their beloved bishop a stench so bad that they had to cover it up, even now. 

In truth, Walther's bullying and corrupted dogma built up the LCMS aura of saintliness and rigid purity. What else explains their hatred of Justification by Faith and efficacy of the Word? The leaders follow anything, like ducklings running after mama and quacking away. "You mean you haven't bought copies of the Dogmatanic? Maybe you should study more."

 Calvin, Rambach, and Bishop Stephan STD - so much like ELCA.

Daily Luther Sermon Quote - Trinity 2 - "But the meaning and substance of this text is, that while the Gospel is preached and published in all the world, few people accept it. And it is here called a supper or an evening meal, because the Gospel shall be the last word or doctrine that will usher in the end of the world. 3. Therefore this supper is nothing else than a rich, expensive meal, which God has provided in Christ through the Gospel, in which he spreads before us great possessions and rich treasures."

 

They risked their lives signing the Augsburg Confession - But the Big Five Apostates today - ELCA-LCMS-WELS-ELS-CLC (sic) - are only good for Thrivent, abortion on demand, and every rainbow distortion belonging to their Father Below.

Luther's Sermons - Luke 14:16-24.
Second Sunday after Trinity

Text. Luke 14:16-24. 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17 And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. 18 And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused. 19 And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused. 20 And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come. 21 So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind. 22 And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. 23 And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. 24 For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.

III. CONCLUSION AND SUMMARY OF THE TEACHINGS CONCERNING THE GREAT SUPPER.

1. Here in this Gospel lesson, as everywhere in the Scriptures, we are to be careful that we grasp, as well as we can, the true, simple meaning, as we have often heard, and establish our hearts and consciences in that meaning.

For whoever will contend with satan, dare not waver and sway hither and thither, but must be convinced of his cause and be armed with clear sure written documents, for if the devil gets him on his fork through his unsettled notions, he will then toss him here and there as the wind does the dry leaf.

2. Therefore we must here in this Gospel grasp its true meaning, in which we may be able to stand. It is not to be understood as referring to the holy Sacrament or the bread of the altar, to which the Papists have pulled it as it were by the hair on holy Corpus Christi day, along with many other passages of Scripture, which have not in a single letter any reference or very little to that Sacrament. But the meaning and substance of this text is, that while the Gospel is preached and published in all the world, few people accept it. And it is here called a supper or an evening meal, because the Gospel shall be the last word or doctrine that will usher in the end of the world.

3. Therefore this supper is nothing else than a rich, expensive meal, which God has provided in Christ through the Gospel, in which he spreads before us great possessions and rich treasures.

4. This invitation, however, took place thus, as the text says: The Lord sent out his servant to invite the guests to this costly supper, that is, the Apostles were all sent forth with one and the same word into all the world, to bid and call to this supper with one voice and with one Gospel, or with one message. Thus, when St. Peter arrived at and preached in a place where St. Paul had preached before, it was the same teaching which the one preached as the other, and the hearers also could say: Behold, he preaches just like we heard before from the first one; they agree and are one and the same. In order to show this unity, the Evangelist says: “And he sent forth his servant,” and says not, his servants, as if he spake of many servants. But the message, the servant should execute and with which he should gain recruits, was: “Come; for all things are now ready.”

"Not Without My Daughter" - Sally Fields - A True Story

 

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