The Lutheran Essentials

This page is your guide to essential Lutheran resources that will give you answers to quick questions or provide links for deeper study. The material here isn’t exhaustive or a substitute for speaking to a Lutheran pastor, instead, our prayer is that you will be edified and led to enrich your life in devotion to God through hearing His Word, participation in the Sacraments, and ongoing pastoral care. Enjoy!

Links

Book of Concord A summary and explanation of the Bible—it isn’t placed over the Bible nor does it take the place of the Bible. The reason we have the Book of Concord is because of how highly we value correct teaching and preaching of God’s Word.

Book of Concord
A summary and explanation of the Bible—it isn’t placed over the Bible nor does it take the place of the Bible. The reason we have the Book of Concord is because of how highly we value correct teaching and preaching of God’s Word.

Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel A deep look into how God’s Word is to be understood with great clarity.

Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel
A deep look into how God’s Word is to be understood with great clarity.

Around the Word A straightforward, easy to follow, weekly devotion that is distinctly Biblical and Lutheran.

Around the Word
A straightforward, easy to follow, weekly devotion that is distinctly Biblical and Lutheran.

APPS

Triglotta The Book of Concord iPhone

Triglotta
The Book of Concord
iPhone

Luther’s Small Catechism Look for the Concordia Publishing House version. iPhone Android

Luther’s Small Catechism
Look for the Concordia Publishing House version.
iPhone
Android

Scripture Direct Read the New Testament in its original Greek language. iPhone Android

Scripture Direct
Read the New Testament in its original Greek language.
iPhone
Android

Lutheran Public Radio Listen to live programing, like Issues, Etc. and The Word of the Lord Endures Forever. iPhone Android

Lutheran Public Radio
Listen to live programing, like Issues, Etc. and The Word of the Lord Endures Forever.
iPhone
Android

Media

Issues, Etc. Covers almost any theological question you can think of—guests on the show are often top Biblical scholars.

Issues, Etc.
Covers almost any theological question you can think of—guests on the show are often top Biblical scholars.

World Wide Wolfmueller Bryan Wolfmuller is a Lutheran pastor, author, podcaster, radio guy, and YouTuber. His content is always Biblically sound and engaging.

World Wide Wolfmueller
Bryan Wolfmuller is a Lutheran pastor, author, podcaster, radio guy, and YouTuber. His content is always Biblically sound and engaging.

The Word of the Lord Endures Forever Study the Bible with the Church, Past and Present. It’s a daily 15 minute, verse-by-verse Bible Study.

The Word of the Lord Endures Forever
Study the Bible with the Church, Past and Present. It’s a daily 15 minute, verse-by-verse Bible Study.

One minute bible Answers

Bible

Is God's Grace Scarce or Free?
Pr. Larry Beane - Issues, Etc.
The Lutheran View of Predestination
Rev. Dr. Cameron Mackenzie - Issues, Etc.
The Danger of Double Predestination
Rev. Dr. Jordan Cooper - Issues, Etc.
True Christian Freedom
Pr. Will Weedon - Issues, Etc.
Does the Bible Wrongly Discriminate?
Pr. Chris Rosebrough - Issues, Etc.
Why Require Trained Pastors?
Pr. Paul McCain - Issues, Etc.

Catechism

Law & Gospel: Being Led by God's Word Not Our Hearts
Rev. Dr. Ben Mayes -Issues, Etc.
Creedal Crisis!
Pr. Paul McCain - Issues, Etc.
Confessing the Creed is Praying the Creed
Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller - Issues, Etc.
The Christian In and Out of Prayer is Heard by God
Rev. Dr. President Matthew Harrison - Issues, Etc.
Are the Sacraments Works We Do or God Does?
Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller - Issues, Etc.
Should Lutherans De-Emphasize the Sacraments?
Nancy Almodovar - Issues, Etc.
Baptism is Jesus' Work to Forgive Sinners
Pr. Bryan Wolfmueller - Issues, Etc.
The Resurrection of Jesus is for Absolution, Forgiveness of Sins
Pr. Peter Bender - Issues, Etc.
The Gospel is Preached in the Lord’s Supper
Rev. Dr. Peter Scaer - Issues, Etc.
A Closed Communion Conversation
Pr. Peter Bender - Issues, Etc.

Lutheranism

Don’t Be an Ashamed Lutheran
Caller - Issues, Etc.
Lutheran Liturgical Worship is Centered on Jesus and Witnessing
Pr. Larry Peters - Issues, Etc.
The Book of Concord is the Lutheran’s Public Confession that God’s Word in Holy Scripture is True
Pr. Paul McCain - Issues, Etc.
Confessional Lutheranism is About Truth
Rev. Dr. President Matthew Harrison - Issues, Etc.
Looking for more resources? Check out Concordia Publishing House (CPH)—the publisher of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

Looking for more resources? Check out Concordia Publishing House (CPH)—the publisher of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.