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

In the modern Lutheran church, Vicars are seminary students under a supervising pastor. Does this arrangement align or violate the Scripture and Lutheran Confessions? 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

Andy Stanley is a popular mega-church pastor within American Evangelicalism (as well as some Lutheran circles). What does Stanley think of the Bible, and should Christians (and non-Christians) listen to his preaching? 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

Franz Pieper was the fourth president of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, a professor, and seminary president. Did he use the Textus Receptus? What did he say about textual criticism and the reliability of the New Testament? Could the Textus Receptus be used to help the Missouri Synod become a confessional Lutheran group? 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

It has been said that the 1549 Book of Common Prayer is a "Lutheran Book." Does this mean Lutheran congregations could use it for their worship services? In this episode of Ask The Pastor, Pastor explains the Lutheran influences on the 159 BCP and whether it should be used in Lutheran worship. 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

How could Luther (and Lutherans) believe in amillennialism and that the papacy is the antichrist? If the saints reign with Christ during the church age (i.e. the millennium), how do we understand Daniel 7:25-27? ATP Book Series: https://tinyurl.com/53h74v3e Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

What is the doctrine of Vocation? How do we know which vocations God has given us? What do we do in our vocations? ATP Book Series: https://tinyurl.com/53h74v3e Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Why did German Lutherans establish churches free of the state in nineteenth century? What can Lutherans in the 21st century learn from them? Search the Archive: https://atp.holycrosskerrville.com/ ATP Book Series: https://tinyurl.com/7y98e69x Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Why do Lutheran versions of the Apostles and Nicene Creed confess "one holy Christian church" rather than "one holy Catholic church?" Did Luther make this change? What does the change mean? Search the Archive: https://atp.holycrosskerrville.com/ ATP Book Series: https://tinyurl.com/7y98e69x Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

How do Lutheran pastors (and the congregations who call them) know the call is valid so that the Pastor truly has the authority Jesus gives the office? Search the Archive: https://atp.holycrosskerrville.com/ ATP Book Series: https://tinyurl.com/7y98e69x Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

What should a person do if they live in a country where the gospel isn't preached purely? Luther offered counsel that is still relevant to this question today. Search the Archive: https://atp.holycrosskerrville.com/ ATP Book Series: https://tinyurl.com/7y98e69x 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

Why do Anglicans put more emphasis on using the morning & evening prayer offices than Lutherans? 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 Reformed doctrine of Amyraldism, and how does it compare to the Lutheran doctrine of a universal atonement? 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

John Chrysostom (Greek for Golden Mouth) was a priest in Antioch, then the bishop of Constantinople from 398-403 when he was deposed at the Synod of the Oak. What do Lutherans think of him and his writings? 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 canonize saints like Rome or glorify them like the Eastern Churches? How do Lutherans honor the saints instead? 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 was the First Great Awakening? What was the Lutheran response to it? 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

How did Lutherans during the Age of Orthodoxy approach the topic of missions? Who was Justinian Von Welz and why were his missionary efforts rejected? 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 Lutheran Reformation come to the Scandinavian countries? How was it different than the Reformation in the German territories? How was it the same? 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 are Elders in Lutheran churches? What do they do and is the office open to women as well as men? 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

Although Lutherans condemned the monastic vows of the Roman Church, how did they view the early church monks and desert fathers? 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

How is the doctrine of the Presbyterian Church (USA) different from Lutheran doctrine? 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

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

You're interested in reading the church fathers, but unsure where to start? How do you read the fathers so that you get the most out of your reading? Pastor discusses a Lutheran methodology for reading the church fathers. 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

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

How is the Lutheran doctrine of predestination different from the Calvinian doctrine? Are single and double predestination a distinction without a difference? 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

What's the difference between the Lutheran Church and Bible Churches? Is the Heidelberg Catechism a true exposition of the Scriptures? 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

Pastor briefly evaluates the hymnals of LCMS past and present, including the Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-Book, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship, The Lutheran Service Book, and Lutheran Book of Worship. Want to support ATP? Like the video. Subscribe to the Channel. Share the videos on social media. Support ATP at https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Do Lutheran celebrate Candlemas and what is 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

Where is the practice of closed communion found in the Lutheran Confessions? What about in church history? If you have't subscribed to ATP, please do so and click the Bell icon so that you receive notifications of new videos. If you'd like to support ATP you can do so via Paypal at https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Would pastor marry a Lutheran parishioner to someone of another denomination? What about to someone of no religious affiliation? And how can a Lutheran go about meeting a Lutheran spouse? 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

CFW is considered by many to be "the American Luther" but is this really the case? Do Walther's teachings align with the Lutheran Confessions, or are their significant deviations? Like ATP? Subscribe to the channel. Share the video. Support the ministry here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

What is a good reason to leave the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod? Is there a Biblical reason to leave? Why do so many pastors and laymen remain in the Synod as they acknowledge its blatant errors? Thanks for watching. Give the video and upvote. Subscribe to ATP on Youtube. Share ATP on social media. And if you want to support the ministry of ATP you can do so here: 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

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

Did you know that Lutherans and the Eastern Orthodox communicated in the 1570s? Pastor addresses the theological agreements and disagreements in the correspondence, showing the fundamental disagreement between the Augsburg Confession and the theology of the Eastern Church. Make sure to subscribe to ATP, share it on social media, and support ATP at: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

The Roman Church has many miracles, most of which focus upon an apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Why doesn't the Lutheran Church have miracles like this? What do the Scriptures teach us about such miracles? 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

Why doesn't Pastor practice the imposition of Ashes on Ash Wednesday anymore? In this episode of ATP, Pastor addresses the Lutheran Reformers reasons for jettisoning the ashes and the history of imposing Ashes on the first day of Lent. If you'd like to support ATP, you can do so here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl Don't forget to subscribe to ATP and if you've found this video helpful, share it on social media with your friends!

What's the history of Lent? When did Christians begin celebrating it? What did the Lutheran Reformers keep and discard from Lent? Understanding Lent's history can help Christians better use this season of the Church Year. If you'd like to support ATP, you can do so here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl Don't forget to subscribe to ATP and if you've found this video helpful, share it on social media with your friends!

Will Lutherans ever be in communion with the Roman Catholic Church? Didn't Vatican II pave the way for such reconciliation with its adoption of some of Luther's critiques? All this and a bit more in this episode of ATP. If you'd like to support ATP, you can do so here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl Don't forget to subscribe to ATP and if you've found this video helpful, share it on social media with your friends!

Getting ordained online is becoming more popular each year. Most do it in order to officiate a friend's wedding, while others get ordained online to start their own church. How do Christians understand this phenomena? How do the ordaining churches understand it? What is the Lutheran response to such things? Don't forget to subscribe to ATP on YouTube (clicking the notification bell so you don't miss a new episode). If you'd like to support the ministry of ATP, please go to https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=BG5Q8R7TH5BR4

Pietism was a reaction to the Lutheran Age of Orthodoxy. While it's often difficult to define, its characteristics are easy to spot even in the modern Lutheran church. Even though Pietism began as a Lutheran movement, it influenced all Protestantism and that influence continues today. Don't forget to share ATP's videos and subscribe to ATP so you don't miss a single episode! Email you question to atpholycross@gmail.com and Pastor will answer is as he's able (please be patient, the ATP inbox is in backlog). If you'd like to support the ministry of ATP, please go to https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=BG5Q8R7TH5BR4

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.

What is the "Short Explanation" of Luther's Small Catechism? What version of does Pastor recommend? In this episode Pastor looks at the Annotated Edition of the Small Catechism by Edward Koehler to see if its as Lutheran as it claims to be. Here's the link to Hunnius' Clear Explanation: https://tinyurl.com/y945xtjh There was a man who liked ATP on Facebook. He shared this video with someone he thought would benefit from it. He then subscribed to ATP on YouTube and clicked the bell to receive notifications when new ATPs are uploaded. Go and do likewise.

What is the Antichrist? Who is the Antichrist? Why did the Lutheran Reformers identify the Roman Catholic Papacy as the Antichrist? Is their judgment still true today? Find out in this episode of ATP. Thanks for watching ATP. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to ATP on YouTube. Send your question to atpholycross@gmail.com and it'll go into the queue to be answered in the future.

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 are the qualifications to be Lutheran Pastor? For such an important office which Christ has instituted, He has placed just such a list twice in the Scriptures (1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1). In this episode Pastor goes through 1 Timothy 3 and expounds on what God requires of those who desire to serve in the preaching office. 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.

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.

If someone wants to become a Lutheran Pastor, how does he select which Lutheran synod he should be belong to? How does he prepare for seminary? And why do all seminaries require undergraduate degrees? These and more in this episode of Ask The Pastor. Send your questions to atpholycross@gmail.com and Pastor will answer them as he's able. Thanks for watching! Don't forget to like share, and subscribe!

In Part 1 of 2, Pastor answers concerns from a Roman Catholic seeking to understand Protestant friends and family. Pastor gives a Biblical reason for not being Roman, but also outlines the fundamental differences between a Lutheran and Roman understanding of "church." Make sure and stick around for Part 2. Email your question to pastor at atpholycross@gmail.com and he'll answer it as he's able. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe, and help us spread ATP by picking up your own Ask The Pastor T-Shirt here: http://tinyurl.com/knoy2w9

What is the Lutheran Age of Orthodoxy? When was it? What was it all about and who wrote during that time? Today Pastor talks about this period of history and makes a few recommendations for folks who want to read more from these Lutheran Fathers. Note: Pastor forgot to include one item about Paul Gerardt, the hymn writer. The best english translations of Gerhardt's hymns are in The Lutheran Hymnal of 1941. The newer translations cut and paste different verses together and make for a mishmash that does a great disservice to Gerhardt's ability (I'm looking at you, Lutheran Service Book!). Don't forget to like, share, subscribe, AND wear ATP by getting your very own Ask The Pastor Tshirt (http://tinyurl.com/knoy2w9). And of course, email your questions to atpholycross@gmail.com and Pastor will answer them as he's able. Thanks for watching!

Why does the Roman Church commune their people with only the bread (Christ's body)? Why doesn't Rome commune them with the wine (Christ's blood)? This is an issue near and dear to the Lutheran Confessions so they provide a good answer. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share, subscribe, and tell a friend at ATP. Send your questions to atpholycross@gmail.com and Pastor will answer them as soon as he's able.

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

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!

Today a view shares the story of his spiritual journey and asks if he can return to the Lutheran church even though he's been rebaptized several times. The answer is of course, "yes!" In this video Pastor talks about how the Christian life does not consist of multiple baptisms, but one baptism which is lived in throughout life. The baptismal life IS the deepest and most personal relationship with Christ one can attain by the grace of God. Send your questions to atpholycross@gmail.com and pastor will answer them as he's able. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and like Ask The Pastor!

Apparently someone tried to "Lutheranize" the Roman Catholic Rosary. Is it a good idea to use this sort of thing in your prayers? And while we're at it, just what did Luther think of Mary? Pastor explores these questions in this episode of ATP. If you've got a question, Ask The Pastor by emailing him at atpholycross@gmail.com. And don't forget to subscribe!

Does God damn most people to Hell from Eternity? Does Paul talk about this in Romans 9:22-23? That's what's up today for Ask The Pastor. To answer this we look carefully at the Romans text. We also then consult the Lutheran Confessors, who dealt with this specific issue in 1577 in the Formula of Concord. Here is the link (http://bookofconcord.org/sd-election.php#para78) to the text of the Formula of Concord Pastor reads. While you're at it, read the entire text of Article XI, as it roots predestination in the revealed will of God rather than the hidden will of God where Calvin wanted to explore it. Got questions? Send 'em pastor's way by emailing him at atpholycross@gmail.com. He'll do his best to answer your questions with a short video every week.

Two questions today, both dealing with attending seminary to prepare for the good work of the ministry. A viewer asks, "What seminary should I attend in California?" while another asks, "Why is St. Ignatius Lutheran Theological Seminary the best Lutheran seminary?" How do we approach preparation for Christ's ministry and what sorts of things ought we prayerfully consider in this decision? Here are some web sites about St. Ignatius Lutheran Theological Seminary: SEMINARY WEBSITE http://saintignatiusseminary.com/ SEMINARY FACEBOOK FEED https://www.facebook.com/SaintIgnatiusLutheranTheologicalSeminary/ SEMINARY CATALOG https://www.createspace.com/4473590

Mandatory public celibacy had begun to be enforced in the Roman church some 400 years before the Lutheran Reformation. To this day, the church of Rome does not typically allow its clergy to be married. Article 23 of the Augsburg Confession examines the Scriptural reasons why ministers can be married, and how now man-made vow can override what God has ordained in His revealed Word, the Holy Scriptures.

What does the church do with the saints? On the one side, the Roman church prays to them. On the other side, most of American Protestantism ignores them. As always, the Lutheran position is right in the middle. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to subscribe on Youtube or like us on Facebook!

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!

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 priests and whom does the NT call the High Priest of our salvation? It's all wrapped up in what you call your pastor. Send your questions to atpholycross@gmail.com and pastor will answer them as he's able.

Many folks (even seasoned Lutherans) have been taught to shun confessing their sins to their pastor in order to receive Christ's Absolution. The Lutheran Church retains that practice. Find out why in today's video.

As the 80's band The Clash wonders, "Should I Stay Or Should I Go?" A loyal viewer sees the errors in his current church body and would like to find a confessional Lutheran congregation, except there are none in his area. He's not stuck. He's got options. Pastor outlines them here. If you've got questions, send them to atpholycross@gmail.com and we'll get to them as soon as we can. Please note that we've got several series coming up, so it may take a few weeks to get to your question, but we WILL get to it!

An astute viewer asks why the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod left the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod in 1967. These two groups had, since 1872, been in official church fellowship. What caused the split? More importantly, what underlying ideas led to the split? We'll survey the territory in today's segment, hitting the high points of that history. Questions (about this or any topic) can be sent to atpholycross@gmail.com

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.

Most Lutheran churches have, on their sign or on their cornerstone, the initials U.A.C. What does this mean? Is it a relic of days long past or is it something with practical significance for the church today? Send your questions to atpholycross@gmail.com and we'll answer them as soon as we're able!

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 loyal viewer asks why the Evangelical Lutheran Diocese of North America rejects the doctrine of Objective Justification. The diocese has published theses on the Scriptural doctrine of Justification, available on Amazon at: http://www.amazon.com/Theses-Justification-Forensic-Theology-Orthodoxy/dp/1891469541/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1441217190&sr=8-6&keywords=repristination+press This is part 1 of 3 (or 4 or 5 or however many it takes to rummage through this doctrine so that you can judge if Scripture teaches it or not). Comments are welcome but please be respectful if you disagree. Questions or comments that you'd like discussed can be sent to atpholycross@gmail.com and we'll include them in this series.

A Viewer asks if its appropriate for a confessional Lutheran to celebrate the Corpus Christi (Latin: Body of Christ) Festival. Pastor addresses the "why" of the festival and takes us back to Christ's Words of Institution to see if Corpus Christi stands or falls by Christ's Word. If you've got questions (and come on, really, we know you do) then send them to atpholycross@gmail.com and pastor will answer them as time allows.