By Parson Brown, on November 9th, 2011 I had this old game – Fortress America. Think Red Dawn but a lot geekier and without wolverines. Everybody (but Canada, which had declared itself Switzerland) was attacking the United States. The United States defended its turf and expelled the invaders. Think about that for a second. What kind of fears are displayed in a . . . → Read More: Let’s try and tie some things together…
By Parson Brown, on October 31st, 2011
Scripture Text: John 8:31-36 Full Text of Sermon
Traditions tend to pile up. There is nothing inherently wrong with traditions. Most traditions are in fact healthy and good. But they tend to pile up. Just think about Christmas. How many things are there that you “have” to do? Does the holiday just stop if . . . → Read More: The Puzzle of Reformation Day
By Parson Brown, on October 26th, 2011 First post in series.
Ask yourself what is the summary or shorthand for the gospel. Go ahead, think for a second, what is the gospel…… My guess is that most would answer something like: the forgiveness of sins.
That is good news. It is gospel. But is it the full gospel or even a good . . . → Read More: Sin, death and the power of the Devil – post 2
By Parson Brown, on October 19th, 2011 That is a beloved phrase of Luther. The explanation of the 2nd article of the creed goes, “I believe the Jesus Christ …has redeemed me, a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sins, from death and from the power of the devil.”
There is a woodcut from the Book of Concord . . . → Read More: Sin, Death and the Power of the Devil – part 1
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