Ordination and Apostolic Succession [Treatise 60-72]
Do Lutherans believe in apostolic succession like Rome and the Eastern Churches? How could the Lutherans justify ordaining their own bishops once Rome refused to
September 22, 2021
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Category: Pastoral Office
Apostles and Prophets
What was the offices of apostle and prophet in the New Testament? Do those offices continue, or have they ceased? Get your ATP coffee mug
March 10, 2021
Transgender Pastors
Is it acceptable for transgender persons to serve in the Office of the Holy Ministry? Does Scripture address the issue and how are Christians to
May 7, 2020
Who Preaches When Pastor is Away?
Based on what Scripture and the Confessions teach about the Holy Ministry, what should a parish do when the pastor is away? Don’t forget to
April 24, 2019
What are the Qualifications to be a Pastor?
What are the qualifications to be Lutheran Pastor? For such an important office which Christ has instituted, He has placed just such a list twice
September 13, 2017
How Does God Call Men to be Pastors?
Does God call men to be pastors simply by giving them the desire, or does he do so in a more orderly fashion? What’s the
August 3, 2017
Can Lutheran Pastors Be Called Priests?
What’s in a name? Can a Lutheran pastor rightly be called a Priest? What are the duties of a priest? Whom does the NT call
January 6, 2016
Women Pastors?
Many church bodies practice woman’s ordination and have a female clergy. Does this jive with the Scriptures? Find out in today’s video. Questions are welcome
September 24, 2015