Sermon on Luke 21.25-36 for Populus Zion, the 2nd Sunday in Advent

Will a Lutheran and a Calvinist preach differently because they have different doctrines of predestination? Can this article of the faith be separated from other articles of the faith? If you like ATP, check out the book series. Each volume contains answers to questions Pastor has answered online, often including more material. You can purchase them on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/53h74v3e Do you like the work Pastor is doing on ATP? Would you like to support "Ask The Pastor?" You can donate here via PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Sermon on 1 Corinthians 15.1–10 and Luke 18.9–14 for the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity

In Mark 7 and Matthew 15, a Syro-Phonecian woman approaches Jesus for help, but He initially compares her to a little dog. Is Jesus being belligerent? Is He sinning? Or is He teaching her (and us) about the nature of faith? If you like ATP, check out the book series. Each volume contains answers to questions Pastor has answered online, often including more material. You can purchase them on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/53h74v3e Do you like the work Pastor is doing on ATP? Would you like to support "Ask The Pastor?" You can donate here via PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Many Evangelicals want the Shroud of Turin to be an authentic artifact of Jesus’ burial and resurrection as empirical proof that Jesus lived, died, and rose from the dead. Do relics (and quasi-relics like the Shroud) create faith? If you like ATP, check out the book series. Each volume contains answers to questions Pastor has answered online, often including more material. You can purchase them on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/53h74v3e Do you like the work Pastor is doing on ATP? Would you like to support "Ask The Pastor?" You can donate here via PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

When St. Paul writes, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God,” did he mean the NT as well as the OT books are sufficient for faith and life? Or is the NT unclear and insufficient, so that we need the church’s magisterium to interpret it for us? Check out these videos on Scripture: Scripture, Tradition, and 2 Thessalonians 2:15 https://youtu.be/Z5cP2hfgF64 The Solas (Solae) of the Reformation https://youtu.be/dKufvBLUeuk Why Does Scripture Use Figures of Speech? https://youtu.be/b7YxBrsU41Y Sola Scriptura https://youtu.be/5XVLNGLPuEY Is Believing Biblical Inerrancy Worshiping the Bible Instead of Jesus? https://youtu.be/20QQjvt80Dk If you like ATP, check out the book series. Each volume contains answers to questions Pastor has answered online, often including more material. You can purchase them on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/53h74v3e Do you like the work Pastor is doing on ATP? Would you like to support "Ask The Pastor?" You can donate here via PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Sermon on Matthew 8.23-27 for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

When Paul writes, "For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son," did God love them before predestining them, or did He foreknow their faith? If you like ATP, check out the book series. Each volume contains answers to questions Pastor has answered online, often including more material. You can purchase them on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/53h74v3e Do you like the work Pastor is doing on ATP? Would you like to support "Ask The Pastor?" You can donate here via PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Sermon on Matthew 8:1-13 for the Third Sunday after Epiphany

Sermon on Galatians 2:16-21 and John 8:31-36 for the Festival of the Reformation

Sermon on Ephesians 6:10-17 + John 4:46-54 for the 21st Sunday after Trinity

Does the Biblical teaching that we are justified by faith alone mean we are saved by a faith that does not include repentance? What does the phrase "faith alone" exclude from justification? What doesn't it exclude? If you like ATP, check out the book series. Each volume contains answers to questions Pastor has answered online, often including more material. You can purchase them on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/53h74v3e Do you like the work Pastor is doing on ATP? Would you like to support "Ask The Pastor?" You can donate here via Paypay: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Is the idea of extraterrestrials from other planets compatible with Scripture's doctrine of creation, redemption, and the incarnation of Christ? ATP Book Series: https://tinyurl.com/53h74v3e Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Are revivals like the one at Asbury University in 2023 based on a Scriptural understanding of faith and conversion? How do we evaluate events like the one at Asbury? ATP Book Series: https://tinyurl.com/7y98e69x ATP Coffee Mugs: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug Search the Archive: https://atp.holycrosskerrville.com/ Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

What’s the difference between being a Fundamentalist and holding to a confession of faith? Are the Lutheran Confessions a list of fundamental doctrines? ATP Book Series: https://tinyurl.com/7y98e69x ATP Coffee Mugs: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug Search the Archive: https://atp.holycrosskerrville.com/ Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

How did the doctrine of justification by faith alone become corrupted in the Eastern and Western churches? ATP Book Series: https://tinyurl.com/7y98e69x ATP Coffee Mugs: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug Search the Archive: https://atp.holycrosskerrville.com/ Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

What is the Gospel that creates faith and justifies sinners? ATP Book Series: https://tinyurl.com/7y98e69x ATP Coffee Mugs: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug Search the Archive: https://atp.holycrosskerrville.com/ Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Why doesn't the Lutheran Church commune infants and small children, especially since God the Holy Ghost has created faith in their hearts through the word and baptism? ATP Book Series: https://tinyurl.com/7y98e69x ATP Coffee Mugs: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug Search the Archive: https://atp.holycrosskerrville.com/ Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

What is the Lutheran position on Copernican cosmology? Why have some thought heliocentrism is incompatible with the Christian faith? ATP Book Series: https://tinyurl.com/7y98e69x ATP Coffee Mugs: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug Search the Archive: https://atp.holycrosskerrville.com/ Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Clement of Rome is of the earliest pastors to write after the New Testament. Did Clement teach justification by faith alone or justification by faith and works? ATP Book Series: https://tinyurl.com/7y98e69x ATP Coffee Mugs: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug Search the Archive: https://atp.holycrosskerrville.com/ Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

How did Luther understand "The righteous shall live by faith?" in Romans 1:17? How was his understanding different from the medieval Roman Catholic view of God's Righteousness? ATP Book Series: https://tinyurl.com/7y98e69x ATP Coffee Mugs: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug Search the Archive: https://atp.holycrosskerrville.com/ Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Does God give us the blessings of the gospel in prayer, or is prayer an exercise of faith? Want the script for this episode with all Pastor's sources cited so that you can look them up yourself? Get it by becoming a monthly patron. Go to https://www.patreon.com/askthepastor Search the Archive: https://atp.holycrosskerrville.com/ Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl Get the book "Questions on Baptism" here: https://tinyurl.com/7y98e69x Get your ATP coffee mug here: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug

What's the difference between the Protestant Episcopal Church and the Lutheran confession of the Faith? Search the Archive: https://atp.holycrosskerrville.com/ Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl Get the book "Questions on Baptism" here: https://tinyurl.com/bhp923r8 Get your ATP coffee mug here: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug

How is Wesleyan Arminianism different from the Lutheran confession of the Faith? What are the other differences? And what about the coming "amicable separation" in the United Methodist Church? ***UPDATE*** On March 3, 2022, after recording this episode the UMC has postponed its General Conference which would decide on the "amicable separation." It's not going to happen until at least 2024. Want the script for this episode with all Pastor's sources cited so that you can look them up yourself? Get it by becoming a monthly patron. Go to https://www.patreon.com/askthepastor Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl Get the book "Questions on Baptism" here: https://tinyurl.com/bhp923r8 Get your ATP coffee mug here: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug

What is Unitarian Universalism and how is different from the Lutheran Confession of the Christian faith? Get the books here: https://tinyurl.com/7y98e69x Get your ATP coffee mug here: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Can those who reject the Christian Faith regain their faith? How does one go about regaining the faith they once were given in Holy Baptism? Want the script for this episode with all Pastor's sources cited so that you can look them up yourself? Get it by becoming a monthly patron. Go to https://www.patreon.com/askthepastor Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl Get the book "Questions on Baptism" here: https://tinyurl.com/bhp923r8 Get your ATP coffee mug here: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug

How can Christians share their faith with unbelieving loved ones and loved ones who belong to sectarian churches? Want the script for this episode with all Pastor's sources cited so that you can look them up yourself? Get it by becoming a monthly patron. Go to https://www.patreon.com/askthepastor Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl Get the book "Questions on Baptism" here: https://tinyurl.com/bhp923r8 Get your ATP coffee mug here: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug

Some are adding to the tradition "Solas" of the Lutheran Reformation (Sola Graita-grace alone; Sola Fide-Faith Alone; and Sola Scriptura-Scripture Alone). What is the point of the Three Solas and why so some want add to them? Get the book "Questions on Baptism" here: https://tinyurl.com/bhp923r8 Get your ATP coffee mug here: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug Listen to ATP as a podcast here: https://anchor.fm/ask-the-pastor Support ATP on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/askthepastor Support ATP directly: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Do Matthew 19:17 and 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 refute the doctrine that sinners are justified by faith alone apart from works of the law? Get the book "Questions on Baptism" here: https://tinyurl.com/bhp923r8 Get your ATP coffee mug here: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug Listen to ATP as a podcast here: https://anchor.fm/ask-the-pastor Support ATP on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/askthepastor Support ATP directly: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Do Jesus' words about the Father drawing men to Him imply that once drawn, men can never fall from faith? Get the book "Questions on Baptism" here: https://tinyurl.com/bhp923r8 Get your ATP coffee mug here: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug Listen to ATP as a podcast here: https://anchor.fm/ask-the-pastor Support ATP on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/askthepastor Support ATP directly: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Are unbelievers able to do good works, or are they unable to do them since they are outside the faith? Support ATP on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/askthepastor Get your ATP mug here: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug Support ATP directly: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Did Mary remain a virgin her entire life? What are the arguments in favor of and against her perpetual virginity? Does this belief have an impact on the Christian faith? Get your ATP mug here: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug Support ATP here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Is there a difference between faith and belief? How are the words commonly misused? Pastor explores the three parts of faith to find the answer. Get your ATP coffee mug here: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug If you'd like to support ATP, go here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

What is the New Perspective on Paul? Is it a faithful reading of St. Paul? Is it compatible with the Lutheran confession of the faith? Get your ATP coffee mug here: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug And if you'd like to support ATP, go here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Prosperity Gospel. Word of Faith Movement. Health and Wealth Gospel. Name it a Claim it. Different names for the same idea. Is it the Scriptural gospel though? Get your ATP mug here: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug Support ATP here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

If the greatest of these is love, should love justify us before God? Does Paul teach against justification by faith with these words? Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to ATP. And if you'd like to support ATP, go here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

How can the liturgy be used for family devotions? What practices and habits can be formed to strengthen a family's faith with God's Word? Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to ATP. And if you'd like to support ATP, go here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Do we only sin when we break God's law in thought, word, and deed, or are we continually breaking God's Law? If we're righteous by faith, what does that mean for our sin and our good works? If you enjoy ATP here's your to-do list. Give the video a "thumbs up." Share it on social media. And if you want to support ATP, you can do so here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

An objection to baptismal regeneration is that not all infants (or adults) remain in the Christian faith. Does this mean the Holy Ghost didn't regenerate them in Baptism? How do we answer this objection? If you enjoy ATP here's your to-do list. Give the video a "thumbs up." Share it on social media. And if you want to support ATP, you can do so here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Does the Scripture teach that Scripture alone is the be the source and norm for the Christian faith and life? Does 2 Timothy 3:16-17 mean only Scripture (sola Scriptura) is inspired? If you'd like to support the worldwide ministry of Ask The Pastor, give our videos a thumbs up and share them on social media to help get the whole counsel of God out to the whole world. You can donate to ATP here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

If a Christian falls away from faith and dies in unbelief, was he truly elect? What do the Scriptures teach and Lutherans confess about the matter? If you'd like to support the worldwide ministry of Ask The Pastor, give our videos a thumbs up and share them on social media to help get the whole counsel of God out to the whole world. You can donate to ATP here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Did the early church fathers teach justification by faith alone, or did they fall away from St. Paul's teaching? Pastor examines several 2nd century fathers to find out. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to ATP on YoutTube. If you'd like to support the ministry of ATP, donate any amount at https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

In this session we read and discuss Justin's Dialogue with Trypho chapter 137 and chapter 9 of the anonymous Epistle to Diognetus. Dialogue with Trypho chapter 137 can be found here: https://ccel.org/ccel/schaff/anf01/anf01.viii.iv.cxxxvii.html Epistle to Diognetus can be found here: https://ccel.org/ccel/schaff/anf01/anf01.iii.ii.ix.html

In this session we read and discuss Justin's Dialogue with Trypho chapters 92 and 47. Chapter 92 can be found here: https://ccel.org/ccel/schaff/anf01/anf01.viii.iv.xcii.html Chapter 47 can be found here: https://ccel.org/ccel/schaff/anf01/anf01.viii.iv.xlvii.html

In this session we read and discuss Justin's Dialogue with Trypho chapters 10 and 23. Chapter 10 can be found here: https://ccel.org/ccel/schaff/anf01/anf01.viii.iv.x.html Chapter 23 can be found here: https://ccel.org/ccel/schaff/anf01/anf01.viii.iv.xxiii.html

How does one keep the Faith without confusion when so many groups claim to be the true church? Should we be discouraged by the number of factions and sects within Christianity and what does the Scripture say about it? Want to support ATP? Like the video. Subscribe to the Channel. Share the videos on social media. Support ATP at https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

What does it mean that God elected people to salvation in view of faith? Many claim this makes faith the cause of our election, rather than the grace of God and the merits of Christ. Is this a right understanding of Intuitu Fidei or does it mean something else? Want to support ATP? Like the video. Subscribe to the Channel. Share the videos on social media. Support ATP at https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

What is saving faith? Do doubts mean a Christian doesn't have faith? What is doubt and what are Christians to do when doubt assails them? Make sure to Subscribe to ATP if you haven't already (click the "bell" icon so that you'll be notified when new episodes are available). You can share ATP videos on social media, and if you'd like to support the ministry of ATP, you can do so here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Can laity lead Bible studies in parachurch organizations or even within the church itself? What does Scripture say about who should be teaching the Christian Faith in what settings? Like ATP? Share. Subscribe. Support ATP at: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Is the Roman Catholic Church the original church that Jesus founded? What did He mean when He said "the gates of Hell will not prevail against it?" Does this exclude a reformation? How should the claim of antiquity be evaluated? Make sure to subscribe to ATP, share it on social media, and support ATP at: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Sermon on Matthew 7:15-23, given at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Leander, TX.

Jordan Peterson uses the Scripture on a regular basis in his books, lectures, and interviews. How does his theology and approach to the Bible compare with the historic Christian faith? What, if anything, can we learn from Peterson? Don't forget to subscribe to ATP, share them on social media, and if you'd like to support ATP, you can do so here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Are our future sins already forgiven? Do baptized believers fall away from grace every time they sin? How do faith and forgiveness work? Thanks for watching! If you'd like to support "Ask the Pastor" donate via PayPal here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl Don't forget to subscribe to ATP. If you've found this video helpful, share it on social media.

How do we square James' words with Paul's about justification and faith? Do they contradict each other? How do we reconcile what they write, or do they say the same thing? Find out in this episode of ATP. Thanks for watching! Don't forget to like, share on Facebook, and Subscribe (clicking the notification bell so you don't miss a single episode of ATP). If you have something you'd like to ask the pastor, email him at atpholycross@gmail.com.

Check out the first chapter of Justification Made Clear" at https://youtu.be/7HJs5sbAnyo How do Objective Justification and Subjective Justification go together? What is the object of faith in Objective Justification? Also: How does justification take place outside of ourselves (extra nos) and yet is not objective in nature? Is it the justification that's objective or Christ's merits and righteousness? Don't forget to Share ATP's videos on social media AND subscribe (clicking the notification bell!) so that you don't miss a single episode of Ask The Pastor.

What is "Lordship Salvation?" Is it compatible with what Scripture teaches about faith, justification, and good works? Find out in this episode of ATP. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe (and click the notification bell so as to not miss a single episode of ATP). As always, if you've got something you 'd like to Ask The Pastor, email him at atpholycross@gmail.com. The Inbox is stuffed right now, so it may take a while for Pastor to respond. While you wait, check out more of ATP's 200+ videos answering people's questions!

How can absolution be valid if one can fall away from faith? How can a pastor forgive sins if he can't look into the person's heart to see if they're truly penitent? In this episode of ATP Pastor discusses the basis of the spoken absolution and its relation to the Final Judgment. Thanks for watching! Make sure and subscribe to ATP on YouTube. If you've got a question you'd like to Ask The Pastor, email him at atpholycross@gmail.com. The ATP inbox is currently bursting at the seams, so it may be a while. While you wait, check out some of pastors other (200+) videos answering other folks' questions.

Are there different levels of heaven for people based on the the works they do? Are there rewards for good works done in faith? What do the Scriptures say about both, and are they the same thing? +++ Here are the links to the Lutheran Confessions on Rewards: Apology IV.III Paragraphs 68-80 (Blue Book of Concord pg. 48, only full paragraph) http://bookofconcord.org/defense_5_love.php#para68 Apology IV.III Paragraphs 241-248 (Blue Book of concord, pg. 67-68) http://bookofconcord.org/defense_5_love.php#para241 +++ If you like ATP and don't want to miss an episode, make sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell. Also, share your favorite ATPs on social media so that more folks can hear the truth of God's Word. And as always, email you question to atpholycross@gmail.com and pastor will answer it as he's able.

A common question Lutherans get: If we're saved by faith alone and God requires no works for our justification, where do good works fit in? Pastor takes another stab at it in this week's episode of ATP. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to ATP on YouTube. If you have a question you'd like to Ask The Pastor, email him at atpholycross@gmail.com. Pastor asks your patience, however, because ATP is in quite the backlog at the moment.

Should we doubt our salvation if struggle with sin and weakness in this life? Should we look inward to our own hearts for assurance? Or does God give us something outside ourselves in which to place our trust and confidence? All this and a bit more in this episode of ATP. Thanks for watching. Don'g forget to like, share, and subscribe to ATP on YouTube. If you've got a question you'd like to Ask The Pastor, email him at atpholycross@gmail.com, but please be patient as ATP is in serious backlog right now.

The title says it all. In this episode of ATP pastor looks at Ecclesiastes 6:6 in the context of the chapter AND the entire book to find if Solomon is teaching that all people, regardless of faith in Christ, are saved. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to ATP.

What is the source and norm for our faith (what we are to believe) and our life (how we are to conduct ourselves)? Is it scripture alone or is there a tradition within the Church that teaches us faith and life as well? What does Paul mean by "tradition" in 2 Thess. 2:15? All this and a bit more in this episode of Ask The Pastor. Do you have a question that you'd like to Ask The Pastor? Email him at atpholycross@gmail.com. He'll put your question in the queue and answer it as he's able. Also don't forget to like and share this video, and subscribe to ATP on YouTube.

How does the Christian reading the Levitical sexual prohibitions in Leviticus 18? To what extent are Christians under Mosaic Law? How does the differentiation between moral and ceremonial law help us make sense of this and sharpen our confession of faith to a world that is becoming increasingly more confused about this topic? All this and more in this episode of ATP. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to ATP. You can send your question(s) to atpholycross@gmail.com.

In Part 1 Pastor began outlining the first two differences between Baptists and Lutherans: Original Sin and Baptismal Regeneration. In Part 2 He discusses the other 4 areas of difference: the Lord's Supper, the definition of Faith, Final perseverance, and booze (there's more to that last one, trust me). Email your question(s) to atpholycross@gmail.com and Pastor will answer it as he's able. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to ATP! Thanks for watching!

Pastor answers a few questions for a view in this episode: 1. If someone's considering Lutheranism, what should he do? 2. Where do good works fit if we are saved by faith alone? 3. What's the difference between Baptists and Lutherans? Pastor spends the most time with the final question and outlines two of the six points that He thinks epitomize the difference between Baptists and Lutherans. Thanks for watching. Email your question to atpholycross@gmail.com. While you're waiting for Pastor to answer your question, you can fill the time by liking Holy Cross's facebook page, sharing this video with your friends, and subscribing to ATP on YouTube.

A viewer asks for clarification a previous video about faith and good works. Are good works necessary? Are they necessary for salvation? What is the relation between faith and works and what are the purpose of good works? Find out in this episode of ATP. Thanks for watching Ask The Pastor. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe, and of course, feel free to email pastor at atpholycross@gmail.com.

How should Christians react when they see blasphemous and inflammatory comments about Christ and the Christian faith on social media? Scripture doesn't address social media, but it does speak to our interpersonal communication with one another. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to ATP. If you have a question for pastor, email him at atpholycross@gmail.com

What does the bronze serpent in Numbers 21:4-9 have to do with the justification of the sinner before God? Does this passage support a Universal, Objective Justification of all mankind? Or does it teach a justification by faith? Find out in this edition of ATP. Send your question(s) to atpholycross@gmail.com. While you're waiting for your video, use your time wisely and like, share, and subscribe to ATP!

Does Hebrews 4:2 teach that those who fall away from the faith never had faith to begin with? What about Hebrews 6:4-6? What do these passages teach Christians about the way they should (and should not) hear God's Word? You know the drill. Like us Facebook. Share this video on Social Media. Subscribe to ATP on Youtube to feed your growing ATP addiction. Most importantly, don't let your questions go unanswered. Email pastor at atpholycross and he'll answer it as he's able. Thanks for watching! Keep the faith.

As we approach the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation, a viewer asks several questions about the Lutheran confession of the Christian faith. What is the Lutheran Church? What are its beliefs? Answers to these questions and more in this edition of ATP. Email your question(s) to pastor at atpholycross@gmail.com and he'll answer them as he's able. It may take some time. The mailbag is bursting at the seams! Thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!

What's the difference between the Anglican confession of faith and the Lutheran Confession of faith? They look similar, but are they? Also, will the ACNA (Anglican Church in North America) and the LCMS (Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod) ever be in fellowship? All this in this jam-packed episode of ATP. Email pastor at atpholycross@gmail.com and he'll get to your question as soon as he's able. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like, share, subscribe, and tell a friend about how much you love ATP from Holy Cross Lutheran in Kerrville, TX.

Is Jesus speaking of the Lord's Supper in John 6 when He teaches that to have life we must eat His flesh and drink His blood? What is the best way to approach this text and how does it point to faith in Christ? This and more in today's episode of ATP. Send your question to atpholycross@gmail.com and Pastor will answer it as he's able. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!

If the Holy Spirit is given and active in Holy Baptism, then how do Cornelius and household receive the Holy Spirit before baptism in Acts 10:44-47? Is Baptism the only way the Spirit creates faith? And of course, what's up with "the gift of the Holy Spirit" given to these Gentiles and what does it show us today? All this in today's episode of Ask The Pastor. Email your questions to atpholycross@gmail.com and Pastor will answer them as he's able. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe, and tell a friend about ATP while you're at it.

Is saying "I believe in God" the same as having faith in God? Is it possible to acknowledge that God exists yet not have faith? Most importantly, what does the Christian do when their faith is under attack by Satan who wants to destroy our God-given faith? This and more in today's episode of ATP. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Email pastor at atpholycross@gmail.com and he'll answer your question as he's able.

Is faith necessary for salvation? What does the Scripture say? If faith isn't necessary for salvation then what is, if anything? This and more in this episode of Ask The Pastor. As always, thank you for watching, liking, subscribing, and of course, sending your questions. Send your question to atpholycross@gmail.com and Pastor will get to it as he's able.

To where should doubting and despondent souls be pointed? To their own faith? works? or feelings? Scripture's admonitions to "examine yourself" are spoken to the proud and secure. In trial and temptation, the Lord points us to something outside of ourselves, something more sure and certain. Send your question(s) to atpholycross@gmail.com and Pastor will answer it as he's able. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!

Today's is a question that I've heard from people of all walks of life, even lifelong Lutherans! When we confess that we are justified by faith alone, without any good works, do we mean it? What does the Scripture say? What does faith alone *not* mean? All this and more in this episode of Ask The Pastor. Got questions? Get answers by emailing your question to pastor at atpholycross@gmail.com. He'll answer your questions in the order he receives them. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!

Another thoughtful question! Someone asks why he should continue to be a Lutheran and why its the best choice. Good discussion on the nature of Christianity, repentance, and faith in the forgiveness of sins in this episode of ATP. Thanks for watching! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! If you'd like to Ask The Pastor something, email him at atpholycross@gmail.com and he'll answer you as soon as he's able. Don't forget, you can get your super-comfortable ATP shirt and help us advertise by going to teespring.com/ask-the-pastor

How does the Mormon Church, or Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, stack up against the Scriptures and the historic Christian faith? That's what's on tap in this episode of ATP. Don't forget to like, share, subscribe, and send your questions to atpholycross@gmail.com. If you like ATP and want to help more folks come into contact with it, check out the ATP tshirt at: http://tinyurl.com/zeoahry

What is Eastern Orthodoxy? What does it teach and how is that different from the Lutheran Confession of the Christian faith? Today Pastor summarizes the three main differences between Eastern Orthodoxy and the Scriptures. Also check out this video: https://youtu.be/nB84Dhv1MiY Thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share, subscribe, and of course, send your questions to atpholycross@gmail.com!

A viewer from Russia asks why Luther ditched the second commandment, "Thou shalt make no graven images?" This episode explores why Luther incorporated that commandment into the First (Have no other gods) and what it means for our faith and worship. If you've got a question that you'd like pastor to take a swing at, email him at atpholycross@gmail.com and he'll answer it as he's able. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to share and subscribe!

Are all Christians to make disciples? Who is supposed to be baptizing and teaching the faith, since that's how disciples are made? Today Pastor talks about Matthew 28:16-20, the church and her pastors. If you've got a question you'd like to Ask The Pastor, email him at atpholycross@gmail.com and he'll answer it as he's able. Thanks for watching and don't forget to to subscribe and share ATP's videos on Facebook for others to see!

An astute viewer asks about adult baptism in today's episode of ATP. If infants are baptized before they are taught the faith, why are adult converts taught the faith and then baptized? What Scriptures speak to the baptism of adults? How do baptism and teaching go together? If you've got a question, Ask The Pastor at atpholycross@gmail.com.

It may sound boring, "the distinction of meats" but this article takes what we've already confessed about the righteousness of faith and the proper use of human traditions, and applies them to things like mandatory fasts, fish on Fridays in Lent, days of obligation, basically anything in the church that is deemed "necessary" other than the righteousness of faith. This article also explores WHY we have traditions in the church, which is for the sake of discipline and mortification of the sinful flesh, NOT for the sake of gaining grace, forgiveness, or favor from God.

We're still talking about worship and the role of faith in the Mass in today's continuation of our study of the Augsburg Confession, Article 24, Of The Mass.

How does the Head of the Household lead his family in spiritual matters? Is it even his responsibility? What do the Scriptures say? And what are some practical resources for doing this? Today pastor doles out some practical tips on leading your family in the faith. Send your questions to atphoycross@gmail.com! Thanks for watching. Don't forget to subscribe.

Article 20 deals with Good Works, specially it deals with from where good works come, which is faith, since faith alone justifies.

Article 18 tackles the issue of the freedom of the will. Does man have free will in things of this world? What about free will in regards to spiritual things? This is another very important article of the faith, especially for anyone confessing the truth of the Scripture in our modern world.

A viewer asks why he should be a Lutheran and what makes Lutheranism distinct from the other confessions of the Christian faith. In a religious scene where all confessions are treated as the same, is there a difference at all? As always, send your questions to atpholycross@gmail.com and we'll answer them as we're able! Thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe!

To we explore what the Gospel does to life in the civil realm. Does the Gospel abrogate the civil realm? Does faith mean that you have to disdain the civil sphere and remove yourself from it? Or is the Gospel a matter of the heart, faith, and eternal righteousness?

It's Friday! That means coffee and the Lutheran Confessions! This segment covers Article 6 of the Augsburg Confession concerning New Obedience of the Christian who is justified by faith alone.

Continuing our reading of the Augsburg Confession, this episode deals with the Ministry of the Word and Sacraments and its connection to justifying faith that was confessed in article 4.

Whenever we say "baptize saves" and "baptism is necessary for salvation" someone will inevitably bring up the example of the thief on the cross as an example against what the Bible says about baptism. If we examine this oft-cited example we see that the thief on the cross actually helps us understand the doctrine of 'baptismal regeneration,' that is, that God does save sinners in baptism. This example also teaches us the necessity of faith in Christ for justification. Questions (on this or any topic) can be sent to apholycross@gmail.com.

Article 2 deals with Original Sin, what is is, what are the results of is, and how the Lord forgives it. This is an foundational article of the faith because if we have an unbiblical view of humanity, everything else will get thrown off kilter. Grab a cup of coffee and your Book of Concord (yeah you can read it online, but you stare at a computer screen enough as it is). Comments are welcome and follow up questions can be sent to atpholycross@gmail.com

Continuing from last week's question about why the ELDoNA rejects the doctrine of Objective Justification, today we look at Romans 4:24-25 and ask, "What is the obejct of faith in the Scriptures and what is the object of faith for those who teach Objective Justification?" Questions (about this topic or any other topic) can be emailed to atpholycross@gmail.com and we'll answer them as soon as we are able. Comments are welcome on Youtube and for more lively discussions, check us out at facebook.com/holycrosskerrville where it gets real fun.

What does a Lutheran believe? Get a book of concord from Repristination Press (link below) and a cup of coffee and find out. Every Friday morning Pastor Sullivan will be exploring the Augsburg Confession, the confession of faith for Lutherans and truly catholic Christianity. This is NOT replacing ATP. ATP will still come out on Wednesdays (Lord willing). Find out what we believe and why. Get your Book of Concord at: http://www.repristinationpress.com/Repristination_Press/Book_of_Concord.html

Does being saved by grace through faith in Christ mean that we can to whatever we want in this life? Does the Law of God have any place in the life of the baptized Christian who is saved purely by God's grace? Watch to find out. Send your questions to atpholycross@gmail.com and we'll answer them as soon as we're able.

On Trinity Sunday we confess the Athanasian Creed in the Divine Service. Someone asks, "Does the Athanasian Creed teach salvation by your own works or by faith in Christ?" We'll take a look at the language of the Creed, where that language comes from, and if it is correct to read these verses as teaching that we justified by our works instead of faith.