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Christology: Who Do You Say That I Am?
The late Jaroslav Pelikan, one of the greatest historical theologians of the 21st century, said the most important question Christ asked his disciples was, “who do you say that I am?” Pelikan is not...
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Ad Crucem…In the Text
ESV 1 Corinthians 10:1 I want you to know, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, 2 and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, 3 and all...
View ArticleAd Crucem Podcast: Episode #001 –“To the Cross…”
Ad Crucem #001 – To the Cross Here is the first installment of the Ad Crucem Podcast, entitled “To the Cross…” Each week’s episode will go “To the Cross” with a different theme. Hopefully, new...
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Christology: Who Do You Say That I Am? – Part Two
In our Monday post last week we addressed the doctrine, confessed by Christians throughout history, that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Our Savior’s Sonship was the first key doctrine in answer to...
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The Descent into Hell: Biblical Truth or Ancient Mistake?
He descended into hell. Have you ever wondered about that? Have you ever wondered if Jesus really went to hell? I, too, have often wondered about this curious statement found most prominently in The...
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Ad Crucem Podcast #002 –“To the Cross in the Text – 1 Cor. 10:1-13″
On this episode of the podcast, we do a Bible study of 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 with Pastor Dennis Norby. Ad Crucem #002 – _To the Cross in the Text_ Suggested Reading: Ad Crucem…in the Text – by Pastor...
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Ad Crucem in the Text: Philippians 3:4-14
We are all addicts – each and every one of us without exception. I’m not talking about the drug, alcohol, or even sexual addictions that plague so many people today, either. As humans, we are all...
View ArticleAd Crucem Podcast Episode #003 –“To the Cross in Lutheran Theology”
This week, we were joined by special guest Pastor Matt Richard where we discuss the significance of Luther’s “Heidelberg Disputation” and Walther’s “Law & Gospel”. Ad Crucem #003 – _To the Cross...
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Christology: Who Do You Say That I Am? – Part Three
When asked if I want the good news or bad news first, I generally opt for the bad first. So here it is, the bad news, in the contemporary American church, the way we think and speak of Jesus Christ is...
View ArticleAd Crucem Live Webcast –“Is America a Christian Nation?”
You can watch Ad Crucem’s live webcast with Dr. Lawrence Rast at the link posted above.
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We Confess, “Jesus Christ is Lord”
Jesus Christ is Lord. Hermann Sasse once wrote a letter in which he spoke of this statement as the Church’s original confession.[i] There has been a lot of talk for some years now about Jesus Christ...
View ArticleAd Crucem Podcast Episode #004 –“To the Cross in the Text – Isa. 43:16-21″
Pastor Sam Wellumson joins the podcast for a Bible study on Isaiah 43:16-21. Ad Crucem Podcast Episode #004 – _To the Cross in the Text – Isa. 43-16-21_ Suggested Reading “The Electing God” by Pastor...
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Learning to Love the Historic Liturgy Part 1: Christ-Centered
This article is the first I’m writing in a series this month. My goal is to teach you to love the historic liturgy. My hope is that by sharing what I love about what I have found, you will begin to...
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Hey Church, Please, Stand over Here.
Welcome to the new creation (2 Cor. 5:17; Gal. 6:15). I hope you had a blessed Holy Week and will continue to enjoy the next 50 days of Easter. Throughout Easter – and on every Resurrection Day –...
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Why We Are Not Declared Righteous By Christ Dwelling In Our Hearts
Andreas Osiander During the 16th Century a debate arose on the doctrine of justification. Andreas Osiander taught, “…that a person is declared righteous by God because the divine nature of Christ takes...
View ArticleAd Crucem Podcast Episode #005 –“To the Cross in Worship”
We go to the cross in worship with guest Matthew Nelson, answering the question, “What is worship?” Ad Crucem Podcast Episode #005 – _To the Cross in Worship_ We hope this will serve as an introduction...
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Learning to Love the Historic Liturgy Part 2: Worship Begins with…
For Part 1 in this series, click here. My entry this week is short and simple. I’ve got one basic question for you to wrestle with. Does “worship” begin with a W or M? (credit goes to Pr. Will Weedon...
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Finding Justification in the Old Testament
I will extol You, O Lord, for You have lifted me up, and have not let my enemies rejoice over me. O Lord my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me. O Lord, You have brought up my soul from...
View ArticleAd Crucem Podcast Episode #006 –“To the Cross in the Text – Acts 5:12-32″
In this episode, Pastor Kirk Thorson joins the podcast for a Bible study on Acts 5:12-32. Ad Crucem Podcast Episode #006 – _To the Cross in the Text – Acts 5-12-32_ Suggested Reading: “Finding...
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There Just Aren’t Enough Ethiopian Eunuchs
Full disclosure right up front here – I am a pastor (as my author’s tag indicates). My occupation is a fact that I typically keep discrete in the public square because of the baggage that accompanies...
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