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 2 Corinthians 3.4-11 and Mark 7.31-37 for the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

Sermon on John 16:5-15 for Cantate, the 4th Sunday after Easter.

What should a pastor do when a parishioner hasn't been in worship for a while? How does Christ's earthly ministry inform the pastoral 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 John 2:1-11 for the Second Sunday after Epiphany

Sermon on Revelation 12:7-12 and Matthew 18:1-11 for the Festival of St. Michael and All Angels

What is the difference between the Missouri and Wisconsin Synods' teaching on the Ministry? Search the Archive: https://atp.holycrosskerrville.com/ ATP Book Series: https://tinyurl.com/7y98e69x Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Does Ephesians 4:12 say the pastor's job isn't to do the work of the ministry himself, but to train the laity to do the work of the ministry? What does does the pastor equip the saints for? Search the Archive: https://atp.holycrosskerrville.com/ ATP Book Series: https://tinyurl.com/7y98e69x Support ATP: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

What is the Priesthood of All Believers? How does it compare to Roman Catholicism's hierarchy and the Vatican II lay-priesthood? What's the relationship between the Priesthood of All Believers and the Office of the Holy Ministry? 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

Are lay-led small groups compatible with the church's ministry and Scripture? What need do they fill in the local congregation? 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

Should laymen read the Divine Service in the Pastor's absence? Pastor explores the history of "Readers/Lectors" in the church and their relationship to the Office of the Ministry. 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 sometimes punish us for our sins even after we repent and receive forgiveness? What does it mean for God to chastise us and what is the result of such fatherly reproofs? 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 Luther believe Mary was sinless, or purified from original sin at some point in her life? Why did he say that she gave birth to Christ without pain? 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

What should churches do in climates where wheat or barley and grapes can't be grown? Can other elements be substituted for the elements Christ instituted? What does natural bread and natural wine mean, and what is the best way to keep uncertainty about the elements at bay? 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

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

Why are the means of grace called Sacraments? When did they get that designation and what does it mean? Can we call them Ordinances? 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

Why does God allow trials and tribulations to come upon believers? Why do some Christians seem to have an easier time in life while others suffer greatly? What comfort does the Scripture give to Christians in their sufferings? 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

What purpose do the Ten Commandments, especially considering we can't keep them? 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

What do the Scriptures teach about the Rapture? How does it fit in the with the doctrine of the end times? 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

The 8th Commandment forbids us to take away our neighbor's reputation. The 7th Commandment requires us to help our neighbor improve and protect his property and possession. But what does a Christian do when he gets ripped off in a business dealing? How can he walk according to both commandments? 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

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 faithfully and lovingly respond to it? 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

Are there two baptisms in the New Testament, one of water and another of the Spirit, or is there one baptism of water and the Spirit? 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

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

Can the Sacrament of Christ's body and blood be reserved and adored apart from the celebration of the Sacrament? Does Roman Catholic Adoration fulfill Christ's institution of the Sacrament? 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

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

Can Holy Communion be celebrated over the internet? Can people get sick from communing with others who are sick? 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

Are their inconsistencies and contradictions in the Bible? Pastor examines the following seeming inconsistencies in this episode: 1. Genesis 1 and 2 2. Matthew and Luke's Genealogies 3. When did Jesus "become" the Son of God? 4. The Gospels' disagreement on Jesus' Last Supper 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

Does God Love Everyone Equally? 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

If Christians have the Holy Spirit, why aren't they infallible when they speak? Were the Church Fathers infallible as the apostles were? 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 evaluates the Geneva Bible and the Knox Translation of the Bible in this episode of ATP. Thanks for watching. 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

The Roman Catholic Church uses 2 Maccabees 12:46 to support its teaching of purgatory and offering prayers for the dead. Pastor examines the passage and its context to see if text teaches prayers for the dead and therefore purgatory. Don't forget to give the video a "Thumbs Up." If you haven't subscribed to ATP on YouTube, click that button and the notification bell to you don't miss future episodes. Finally, if you'd like to support the ministry of ATP, donate any amount at https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Why does the Church celebrate Christ's birth on December 25? Was the date selected to "Christianize" the pagan festival of the Unconquerable Sun (Sol Invictus) or was it the other way around? 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

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

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

Why baptize infants? What does the Scripture teach? Did the early church baptize infants? Can infants believe the gospel? Pastor explains why the church has, from its beginning, baptized infants. Like ATP? Subscribe to the channel. Share the video. Support the ministry here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Was Luther the founder of the Higher Critical interpretation of Scripture? That's what some Roman and Eastern apologists claim. This episode evaluates the claim against Luther's writings about Scripture. Like ATP? Subscribe to the channel. Share the video. Support the ministry 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

The Masoretic Text is the Hebrew text of the Old Testament used for our modern translations. The Septuagint (abbreviate LXX) is the chief Greek translation of the Old Testament. Which is superior and why? Like ATP? Subscribe to the channel. Share the video. Support the ministry here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

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

Do crucifixes and making the sign of the cross violate the commandment against graven images? What's the point of both, and what do they have to do with Christian freedom? Like ATP? Subscribe to the channel. Share the video. Support the ministry here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Was there one reformation that split into four parts, or four different reformations during the sixteenth century, and what does the answer teach us about the reformation then and now? Be sure to give the video a "like." Subscribe to ATP, and share our videos on social media! If you'd like to support the ministry of ATP you can do so 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 are the three ecumenical creeds and when does the Church use them in public worship? How and why did these creeds come about, and are they still necessary for the Church's confession today? Be sure to give the video a "like." Subscribe to ATP, and share our videos on social media! If you'd like to support the ministry of ATP you can do so here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Two topics in this episode. First, is gambling a sin? Second, do the Scriptures teach that male headship applies to the civil estate (secular government) as it does in marriage and the church? Be sure to give the video a "like." Subscribe to ATP, and share our videos on social media! If you'd like to support the ministry of ATP you can do so here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Is the ending of Mark's Gospel (16:9-20) original to the Gospel or is it a later addition? Most modern translations rely upon two ancient manuscripts that omit these verses. But is that all the evidence there is? Is it possible that Mark wrote these final verses? Give the video a "like." Subscribe to ATP, and share our videos on social media! If you'd like to support the ministry of ATP you can do so here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

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 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

We hear this a lot today, but is it true? Pastor deals with Matthew 2 and Matthew 25 in this episode of Ask the Pastor. Don't forget to subscribe to ATP (and click the notification bell) so you don't miss an episode of "Ask The Pastor." If you'd like to support the ministry of ATP, you may do so here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

What are "Vineyard Churches?" What are their teachings and are those teachings compatible with what we're taught in Holy Scripture? Thanks for watching ATP! Don't forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe. If you'd like to support the ministry of Ask The Pastor, go to https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

Some claim that the God of the New Testament can't be the same God as the one portrayed in the Old Testament. Why do some make this claim? How do Christians respond? How have they responded in the past? Make sure to subscribe to ATP on YouTube, clicking the notification bell so you don't miss an episode. If you'd like to support the ministry of ATP, you may do so here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

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

Are Lutherans "Classical Theists?" Is God immutable, impassible, and simple? And if so, what do these terms mean? Also, does God the Son eternally submit to God the Father so that there is subordination within the Trinity? All this packed into one episode of Ask The Pastor. Don't forget to subscribe (and click the notification bell). If you'd like to support the ministry of Ask The Pastor, click here: https://tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl

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

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

How do Lutherans know their ministry if valid if they're not attached to the Roman Church? Can pastors really trace their ordination all the way back to the Twelve Apostles? How do we respond to Rome's claims of Apostolic Succession? All this, plus a little more in this episode of Ask The Pastor. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Email your questions to atpholycross@gmail.com.

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

Article 14 is brief but vitally important to the church and Christ's ministry in His church. Who can preach? Can just anybody decide to take on this important task of Christ? How do we tell who is truly called to preach and who is not called by Christ? We'll see how the Scriptures look at the divine call to preach in today's video.

AC8 fills in the gaps from AC7. Since the church is revealed wherever the Word is purely taught and the Sacraments rightly administered, what does one do with hypocritical members and ministers? Does the ministry of Word and Sacrament derive its efficacy from the man or from Christ's promise? That's the trajectory of today's video

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.

A viewer asks for pastor's opinion about his recent ordination and study for the holy ministry. Questions (about this or any topic) can be sent to atpholycross@gmail.com

Sermon for Gaudete, the 3rd Sunday in Advent, on 1 Corinthians 4.1-5 and Matthew 11.2-10.