The Lord Desires Mercy, Not Sacrifice
The parable of the good Samaritan teaches us true love of our neighbor, a demonstration of the mercy that God himself has shown us in Jesus.
The parable of the good Samaritan teaches us true love of our neighbor, a demonstration of the mercy that God himself has shown us in Jesus.
A sermon from Martin Luther shows not only how earthly shepherds should oversee the flock, but also how all the sheep belong to Jesus.
We don't follow Jesus in the way we should. And yet, though Jesus call us to serve him, he always serves us with his Word, sacrament, and all the gifts we need to be true disciples.
Faith in Christ is a matter of eternal life and eternal death. Only a faith created by the Holy Spirit and kept alive by God’s pure Word - only that faith saves you.
To be justified means that you are right with God. God justifies you by faith in Christ alone. So, to be justified, you need to get the teaching on the Triune God right.