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InterestThe Root of the Problem: Two Irreconcilable Ways of Reading the Bible — If you think the problems in the ELCA have to do with differences of opinion on matters of sexuality, you are only partially correct. Sadly the issue is much deeper and more dangereous. Our differences regarding human sexuality are only a symtom of the real problem. Read this article written by Pastor Mark Chavez for the WordAlone newsletter, Network News, March/April 2007 issue. It can help bring things into focus and can be used to assist in explaining our differences to others. You can download the PDF version of this newsletter Here. Continue your understanding of the sexuality issues with Two opposing theologies reside in the ELCA and its amplifying table. For those who are asking themselves, "How did we get here?," read the excellent article by Dr. Robert Benne published in Christianity Today, where he asserts ". . . the ELCA has accepted the social gospel as its working theology. . . "How the ELCA Left the Great Tradition for Liberal Protestantism" Visit Us!Two Alternating Locations4th Thursday Monthly!
The Untold Stories
These are the stories that are too often left untold, of people who have struggled with their sexual identity and homosexual behavior, but who have made the difficult choice to strive day-by-day to be faithful to God’s Word. To obtain a copy of this book, please email your name and phone number here and you will be contacted soon with questions regarding payment information, shipping address, etc. The book itself is free and you will be required to pay only shipping costs. | |
Roseville Lutheran Church, Roseville, Minn.: January 26, 2012 @ 7:00pm: An open meeting with Dr. Gracia Grindal, Professor of Rhetoric at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN, and Vice President/Editor-in-charge of ReClaiim Resources speaking on "The Distinctive Voice of Lutheranism: 
— “When Jesus arrives on the scene He never does so to keep the peace. He has a long, clear history of getting in the face of “church people.” He doesn’t worry about rocking the boat but seems gravely concerned for His followers who always fear the movement. He doesn’t gather passively around the table, He turns it over. He doesn’t sit quietly with His adversary; He invites him to proceed with his dark intentions in order for God’s will to be revealed. He didn’t tolerate the sin; He confronted the sinner. He didn’t just heal the body; He forgave and freed the soul too. He didn’t zap the Devil; He took him on with that which we have ourselves, the Word, — for it is written. . .”
Scripture teaches that human beings are born with an orientation to sin. As Christians, we trust in God’s promise of forgiveness and repentance, knowing that God has the power to truly change lives. Martin Luther wrote in his Small Catechism, to be baptized into the body of Christ means that “our sinful self, with all its evil deeds and desires should be drowned through daily repentance; and that day after day a new self should arise to live with God in righteousness and purity forever.”