The way of salvation

[JM]

"And thus we might go on, and show that what is ascribed in one place to the Spirit, is ascribed in another place to the Word—proving conclusively that the two always go together. Where one is, there the other is also. The Spirit operates through the Word, whether it be the written, the preached, the sacramental, or the Word in conversation or reflection. The ordinary operations of the Holy Spirit are through that Word. Those who are renewed and sanctified by the Holy Spirit are those who have been influenced by this regenerating and sanctifying Word."

"...men try all sorts of measures and methods to bring Christ near, because they cannot understand that when they have the Word, they have the Spirit, and when they have the Spirit, they have Christ. In Luke xi. 27, we read how a woman called down a blessing on the mother of our Lord because she was privileged to have borne Him. But Jesus answered, "Yea, rather blessed are they that hear the Word of God and keep it." Because that Word carries the Spirit to the hearer, and through it converts the sinner and sanctifies the saint. In the Acts of the Apostles also we read how again and again the Spirit was given through and in connection with the Word. The Apostles depended on nothing but Word and Sacrament."

"The Lutheran doctrine, then, that the Word of God is the great effectual means of Grace; that it is the vehicle and instrument of the Holy Spirit; that through it, the Spirit renews the soul, applies forgiveness, and sanctifies the hearer or reader more and more—is the pure truth of Christ. Hence, wherever the Lutheran Church is true to her name and faith, she preaches the whole counsel of God, and relies on that for ingathering and upbuilding. A true Lutheran pulpit cannot be a sensational pulpit, for discoursing wordly wisdom, philosophy, poetry, or politics. It must expound the Word, and never gets done preaching repentance towards God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ." THE WAY OF SALVATION IN THE LUTHERAN CHURCH. BY REV. G.H. GERBERDING.

 

[Shane R]

I took that class through the ILD seminary.

 

[Daniel9v9]

I took that class through the ILD seminary.

Wait, what? I had no idea you studied with us! When was this? (I'm terribly sorry if we've talked about this before — my memory isn't very good! I'm making an effort now to be a bit more connected with our seminarians by running a Discord server for our church)

But yeah, Gerberding's good!

 

[Shane R]

Wait, what? I had no idea you studied with us! When was this? (I'm terribly sorry if we've talked about this before — my memory isn't very good! I'm making an effort now to be a bit more connected with our seminarians by running a Discord server for our church)

But yeah, Gerberding's good!

Last summer. I had the second unit on Hutter too but I've not finished that. Sort of became moot when the NALC Secretary General refused to certify me. There's still one regional dean who recognizes me and uses me despite the protestations. I spoke to Bishop Robbie on the phone once.

 

[Daniel9v9]

Last summer. I had the second unit on Hutter too but I've not finished that. Sort of became moot when the NALC Secretary General refused to certify me. There's still one regional dean who recognizes me and uses me despite the protestations. I spoke to Bishop Robbie on the phone once.

Oh, that’s very interesting! Thank you for sharing!

I’m not always aware of what that goes on in America as I’m in the UK and tasked with missions to Asia. But I’m very sorry to hear about the predicament. Still, I’m glad to hear you’re recognised! Thanks be to God!

If there’s anything I can help with in any way, please feel free to reach out! You have my prayers. The peace, love, and blessings of our Lord to you and yours and on your ministry!

(Sorry for derailing this thread @JM!)