Can women pastors celebrate the Lord's Supper? What does Scripture say about who is to administer the Sacrament? What does Scripture say about who is able to serve in the Ministry? 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 Galatians 5.16-24 + Luke 17.11-19 for the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity

In 1 Chronicles 21 the Angel of the Lord strikes Israel with the “sword of the Lord” as punishment for David’s sin. Can it be argued that this is the pre-incarnate Son of God since He is the Word of God, and the Word of God is called a sword? 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

What is the Legacy Standard Bible? Is it a good translation of Scripture? Why does it consistently render δοῦλος as "slave" in the New Testament? Why does it translate the the name of God in the Old Testament, rather than use "LORD" as most modern English translations? 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

Why does the pastor face the altar during some parts of the Divine Service and the people at other parts? What direction should face when reciting the Words of Institution for the Lord’s Supper? 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 Mark 16:1-8 for the Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord.

Sermon on Matthew 17:1-9 for the Transfiguration of Our Lord

Why do Lutherans call the main piece of liturgical furniture an altar, especially considering we do not re-sacrifice Christ in the Lord’s Supper as the Roman Church teaches? Why do we call it an altar and not a table?

Sermon on Hebrews 1:1-12 and John 1:1-14 for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord (Christmas Day).

Can infants—who are born with original sin—reject the gifts God gives in Baptism? How do Scripture’s teaching on baptism and the Lord’s invitation to children in the gospels direct our thinking in this? 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

How Korah die in Numbers 26? Was he swallowed up by the earth or was he consumed in fire that came from the Lord. Why does Moses say "those who died in the plague were twenty-four thousand" (Num 25:9) while St. Paul wrote, "In one day twenty-three thousand fell?" (1 Corinthians 10:8). 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

Psalm 106:31 says Phinehas' deed "was accounted to him for righteousness To all generations forevermore." Does this mean he was justified (i.e. counted righteous in God's sight) on the basis on his deed? How does this compare to Abraham who "believed in the LORD, and He accounted it to him for righteousness" in Genesis 15:6? ATP Book Series: https://tinyurl.com/53h74v3e Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Sermon on 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 & Mark 16:1-8

Sermon on 2 Peter 1:16–21 & Matthew 17:1-9

Sermon on Mark 16:14-20

Sermon on 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 & Mark 16:1-8

Sermon on 2 Peter 1:16-21 & Matthew 17:1-9

Can gluten-free bread be used in the Lord's Supper? What about grape juice in place of wine? Are these elements natural bread and wine, and why does it is important to consider what elements are used? 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

Sermon on Luke 2:21 and Galatians 3:23-29

Sermon on John 1:1-14

Are Baptism and the Lord's Supper necessary in order for one to be saved? What about the thief on the cross? 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

Questions on The Lord's Supper available at https://a.co/d/0geTo2V

What does it mean when the Lord forbids us to bear false witness against our neighbor in the Eighth Commandment? How do Paul's words in Ephesians 4 fit with the commandment? 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

Mark 16:1-8

Matthew 17:1-9

John 1:1-14

Who was John Huss and why was he burned at the stake in 1415? What do the Moravians have to do with Huss and what are their beliefs about baptism and the Lord's Supper? Get your ATP mug here: https://teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug Support ATP here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Mark 16:14-20

Mark 16:1-8

2 Peter 1:16-21 and Matthew 17:1-9

If the Old Testament forbids eating flesh with the blood in it, why is it okay for Christ to give us His blood to drink? Does believe in Christ's bodily presence in the Lord's Supper lead into the heresy of Docetism? Like, Share, & Subscribe! And if you'd like to support ATP, go here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Can lay-elders take the Lord's Supper to shut-ins? Can they consecrate the elements? Is it acceptable for them to take elements that have been reserved? What is the best practice? 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

Why do we praise the Lord's name rather than the Lord Himself? Why do we pray that His name be hallowed, not Him? What does God's name tell us about Himself and how do we use it properly? 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

Should public sinners be given the Lord's Supper with the hope that the Sacrament will bring them to repentance? Is the purpose of the Sacrament to bring sinners to repentance or forgive the penitent? 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

Sermon on Mark 16:1-8 and 1 Corinthians 5:6-8

Sermon on Matthew 17:1-9

What are the "means of grace?" What's the relation between the Word of God and baptism, the Lord's Supper, and absolution? Can you get grace from one but not the others? Like ATP? Subscribe to the channel. Share the video. Support the ministry here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Who was Melchizedek? How was priesthood different from the Levitical priesthood? Pastor explores Hebrews 7 and Genesis 14 to see how Melchizedek teaches us about our Lord Jesus Christ. Make sure to subscribe to ATP, share it on social media, and support ATP at: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

What does Lutheran Christology (what we believe about Christ's two natures) have to do with His presence in the Lord's Supper? Make sure to subscribe to ATP, share it on social media, and support ATP at: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Easter Sermon 2019 Mark 16:1-18

Do all churches have the Lord's Supper? Is Christ bodily present to forgive sins in the celebrations of those who deny the Words of Institution? What is it that effects the Sacrament? Thanks for watching ATP! Don't forget to subscribe (clicking the notification bell). If you'd like to support the ministry of ATP, you can do so here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Since Christ instituted the blessed Sacrament using wine, and the Minimum Legal Drinking age in every state is 21, is it legal for minors to partake of the Lord's Supper? How can the minor communicant render to God what is God's and to Caesar what it is? If you like Ask The Pastor, consider sharing this video on social media, subscribing to ATP on YouTube (and hit the notification bell so you don't miss an episode), or donate to the ministry of ATP here: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Since the time of the Reformations, the Reformed have offered several arguments against Christ's bodily presence in the Lord's Supper? How does one respond to the Reformed's interpretation of the Words of Institution? How are Christ's words to be read? Thanks for watching! Don't forget to share this week's video on Facebook, but not before you subscribe to ATP on YouTube! Email your questions to atpholycross@gmail.com, but know that the inbox is seriously stuffed at the moment so will take some time for your question to be answered. While you wait, peruse ATP's many playlists!

How does a Christian defend baptismal regeneration, the teaching that God rebirths or regenerates sinners through baptism? How do we confess this Scriptural truth to those who assume that baptism is merely a work of obedience to the Lord's mandate? Find out in this episode of Ask The Pastor. Thanks for watching! Don't forget to like share, and subscribe to ATP's YouTube channel. If you've got a question that you'd like to Ask The Pastor, email him at atpholycross@gmail.com and he'll get to your question as he's able.

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!

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!

What is transubstantiation? Where does it come from? How is it different what Lutherans confess about the Lord's Supper? Where does it come from? All this, and a bit more, in this episode of ATP. Got questions? Get answers. Email pastor at atpholycross@gmail.com and he'll answer your question as soon as he's able. Thanks for watching! Don't forget to like, share, subscribe, and all that other internet stuff.

What elements are acceptable to use in the Lord's Supper? What do pastors do for those who are allergic to gluten? What alternatives are there, and of those alternatives, do they stray from the divine institution of the Sacrament? And most importantly, why is this all so important!? Find out in this episode of Ask The Pastor. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Email pastor at atpholycross@gmail.com and he'll get to your question as soon as he's able. Thanks!

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!

A viewer asks why God allows these sorts of afflictions in people's lives. The question could be asked of any affliction and suffering that the Lord allows to befall us. Pastor looks at what the Scriptures teach about the effects of sin in our world and how Christ demonstrates His glory in our crosses and afflictions, no matter what they may be. If you'd like to Ask The Pastor something, send him an email at atpholycross@gmail.com and he'll answer it as soon as he's able. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Thanks for watching!

An astute viewer ponders the presence of Christ in the Sacrament of the Altar. He asks if Christ's true body and blood could have been present at the first supper, but then absent from all subsequent celebrations of the Lord's Supper. In this video we look at how we view the efficacy of the Word of God and does it truly "endure forever?" Email your questions for Pastor to atpholycross@gmail.com and he'll answer them as he is able. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe!

One of the Lord's most puzzling parables is the parable of the unjust steward in Luke 16:1-9. What exactly is Christ commending? What trait of the shrewd steward is the disciple to emulate? In short, what does this mean??? In this edition of ATP we tackle this parable and see that the Lord is encouraging His disciples to good works for their neighbor. If you've got questions ATP will answer them. Send your question(s) to atpholycross@gmail.com and we'll post an answer here. Don't forget to subscribe!

AC Article 10 is on today's docket. What is the Lord's Supper? Who receives it? This article is a suitcase. It looks small but there's a lot to unpack.

Is it appropriate to use bread made with leaven (yeast) in the Lord's Supper? Would changing the element tamper with Christ's word? Email your questions to atpholycross@gmail.com

Why do we stand when we stand and sit when we sit in the Divine Service? Why does the pastor face one direction now and another direction then? Nothing done in the church is meaningless or frivolous. Everything teaches us something about our relationship with the Lord, even what we do with our body. Questions (about 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

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

A listener asks how to get rid of the voice of Satan in his head. The Lord graciously provides His own Word for us so that we do not have to be badgered by the Satan's word. Send your questions to atpholycross@gmail.com

Why did the Lord put The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden? What does the tree have to do with Leviticus? What does all that have to do with how our souls are fed? (TOTKOGAE= Tree of The Knowledge Of Good and Evil)

Sermon on Hebrews 1.1-12 and John 1.1-14 for the Nativity of our Lord (Christmas Day)

In order to be saved, does a person need to partake of the Lord's Supper? 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